Critic Complains That Show Set in 1500s Japan Didn’t Have Any Black Characters
Western Journal | 3/15/23 | Michael AustinThe reviews for Disney-owned FX’s new hit miniseries “Shōgun” have been absolutely glowing.
That is, apart from one notable exception.
The series, based on a 1975 novel by James Clavell, follows the story of an English explorer in the 1500s who finds himself smack-dab in the middle of an intense political conflict unfolding in the Japanese empire.
Though many seem to be enjoying the show, one critic — writer William Spivey — felt it was failing for one major reason: There is no black representation.
After Hamilton got rave reviews for being super racist, this is just expected behavior now.
Sure there were black shoguns.