Thats not to say it wouldnt be worth it.
Thats where we come in.
To help you get into this incredible show, weve laid out the shows power players below.

Hiroyuki Sanada in Shōgun (2024) | IMDb
And just for fun, weve ranked them by ruthlessness.
Until now, he has remained more of a tactician and political power player than a ruthless warrior.
That will likely change, though, as his son recently initiated an all-out war with the Regents.

Oh, and speaking of Toranagas son, Yoshii: Hes the reason Toranaga gets two points.
Thats a little ruthless, even if it does ultimately teach his son a lesson.
Then he miraculously survives.
However, in the realm of home and hearth, hes brutal.
He also disrespects his wife enough to risk her life just to impress Blackthorne with his archery skills.
Yoshii Nagakado
Played by:Yuki Kura
Ruthlessness score:4 out of 5
Reasoning:See above.
He also started a countrywide war.