Anna Sawai breaks down this week's gutting Shōgun episode
The A.V. Club -

If there was ever any doubt that Shōgun’s Mariko-sama was a force to be reckoned with, the penultimate episode squashes it. The enthralling installment centers on Anna Sawai’s loyal, impassioned character making the ultimate sacrifice. “Crimson Sky” takes us through Mariko’s emotional endeavors as she fights for Lord Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada), reunites with Lady Ochiba (Fumi Nikaido), has a heart-to-heart with her son, and gives into her feelings for John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) again. It...

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