TV series

Crisis at Edo Castle - Angry Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu

1987 · 1 season

A slow, serious historical drama that immerses you in court intrigue and the weight of power.

Overview: After the end of the reign of the second Shogun Hidetada, the country was still in turmoil. Meanwhile, Iemitsu, who took the place of the third shogun, is carrying out a number of political reforms. However, Yui Shosetsu, plans to overthrow the Tokugawa family...
How it feels: Tense, earnest, dark and melancholic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Power, politics, betrayal, loyalty
Content: Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
politics
betrayal
loyalty
rebellion
Places: big city
single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none