After the conclusion of the first season, fans of the popular series 'Shogun' were left wondering about the possibility of a second season. However, the show's producers have confirmed that there will not be a season 2 of 'Shogun'.
The decision not to continue the series was explained by producer and co-creator, Justin Marks. Marks stated that they had reached the end of the original book's storyline and were satisfied with how it concluded. He emphasized that they wanted to stay true to the source material and did not see the need to extend the story beyond its intended scope.
Marks also revealed that extensive effort had been put into creating the show, including a detailed 900-page manual on depicting feudal Japan accurately. While there will not be a second season of 'Shogun', Marks expressed hope that the information they compiled could be useful for future productions set in similar settings.
Although 'Shogun' will not continue, fans of the series may find solace in the fact that author James Clavell wrote six books in his 'Asian Saga' series. The next book in the series, 'Tai-Pan', is set in Hong Kong in 1841 and offers a completely different storyline from 'Shogun'. However, it is unlikely that the current production team will immediately transition to adapting this book, given their focus on 'Shogun' since 2018.
While the news of no season 2 may disappoint some viewers, Marks's comments suggest that the decision was made to honor the original material and provide a satisfying conclusion to the series. The possibility of exploring other books in the 'Asian Saga' series remains open for future adaptations, but it would be a separate endeavor from 'Shogun'.
In conclusion, 'Shogun' will not be returning for a second season, but fans can look forward to potential adaptations of other books in the 'Asian Saga' series in the future.
