TV series

The 13 Lords of the Shogun

2022 · 1 season

A stately, talky historical epic that rewards patience with intricate clan politics and quiet family drama.

Overview: Following the ascension to power of Taira no Kiyomori, the Minamoto clan is exiled. Minamoto no Yoritomo meets Masako, the sister of Hōjō Yoshitoki and later marries her. Following this marriage, the gears of Yoshitoki's destiny begin to turn.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, family, politics, betrayal
Content: Mild violence, gore and sexual content. No swearing.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
family
politics
betrayal
ambition
Places: countryside
big city
military
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild