FX’s Shogun (2024) — A Tale of Honor, Love, and Cultural Clashes

쇼군| The One with Doc Ayomide: A Reflection on Culture and Tradition: Episode 14

“Yabushige illustrates that people are fundamentally the same everywhere. Just because a culture demands certain behaviors doesn’t mean everyone follows them blindly. A sharp mind like Yabushige’s knows how to play the part, understand the nuances, and survive. It’s a high-context environment where words carry hidden meanings, and you react not to what’s said but to what’s unsaid. Everyone understands what’s happening, but nothing is explicitly acknowledged. It’s an intricate dance of plausible deniability, where appearances matter more than intent. It’s a masterful, subtle game, but it’s about survival.” — Doc Ayomide (2024)

“From Shogun, I learned that there’s bravery in not facing death with terror but with a certain confidence — honor. But does honor even matter anymore? It’s not a word we use often these days. We’ve shifted away from the collective pursuit of honor to individual happiness, forgetting that honor is inherently communal. It only exists when shared with others.” — Mo! (2024)

Hey there, lovely readers and culture buffs! Today’s brand-new episode will get all you TV buffs buzzing! Before we dive in, let me give you a friendly spoiler alert — if you haven’t caught up on the series we’re about to dissect, you might want to hit pause and binge-watch ASAP!