California [US], February 8: Shogun emerged as the big winner in the television category at the 30th Critics Choice Awards, claiming the prestigious Best Television Series-Drama award, along with several other honors.
The FX drama, based on James Clavell’s historical novel, not only won Best Drama Series but also saw stellar performances rewarded. Tadanobu Asano took home the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, while Moeka Hoshi claimed Best Supporting Actress for her role in the series. Additionally, Hiroyuki Sanada, who played the lead role in Shogun, won the Best Actor in a Drama Series Critics Choice Award, overcoming fierce competition from the likes of Jeff Bridges (The Old Man), Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who), Eddie Redmayne (The Day of the Jackal), Rufus Sewell (The Diplomat), and Antony Starr (The Boys).
The Shogun ensemble continued its dominance with Anna Sawai winning Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama for her portrayal of Toda Mariko. Tadanobu Asano also expressed his gratitude with an emotional speech, saying, “This is a very big present for me,” and concluding with, “I’m very happy.”
The show was also nominated for Best Drama Series alongside heavyweights such as Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire, The Day of the Jackal, The Diplomat, Evil, Industry, The Old Man, and Slow Horses. This triumph at the Critics Choice Awards follows Shogun‘s success at the Golden Globe Awards held the previous month, where it also bagged multiple awards, including Best Television Series-Drama.
Shogun’s win at the Critics Choice Awards is a testament to its powerful storytelling, captivating performances, and its place in the current TV landscape, affirming its position as a dominant force in the awards circuit.