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In which century does the epic tale of FX’s “Shogun” unfold?

In a world where the past is a playground for the present’s storytelling, FX’s “Shogun” catapults us back to the dawn of the 17th century, specifically the year 1600. It’s a meticulously crafted dive into feudal Japan, a time when samurais weren’t just an excellent Halloween costume idea but the real deal. The series takes a page—or, in this case, several hundred pages—from James Clavell’s 1975 novel.