The Prestige TV Podcast ‘Shogun’ Finale Interview Special
Apr 24, 2024
Rachel Kondo and Caillin Puente discuss writing 'Shogun,' the fate of Mariko, character development, and adapting the book's ending. Emily Yoshida and Maegan Houang talk about penning the finale, Blackthorne sequences, Toranaga's final interaction, and challenges of adaptation.
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Episode Nine Writers
- Caillin Puente and Rachel Kondo strategized to write episode nine.
- Their early immersion in the book and discussions about Mariko and Ochiba fueled their pitch.
Ochiba and Mariko's Relationship
- Ochiba and Mariko's relationship is explored more deeply in the show than in the book.
- Their stunning conversation in episode nine, absent from the book, showcases their understanding of each other.
Ishido's Misunderstanding
- Ishido's portrayal in the show contrasts with Ochiba's deeper understanding of Mariko.
- This highlights the difference in how they perceive and react to Mariko's actions.