Broken to the Fist

"Broken to the Fist" (Japanese: 父の怒り, Hepburn: Chichi no Ikari) is the fifth episode of the American historical drama television series Shōgun, based on the novel by James Clavell.

John Blackthorne, a risk-taking English sailor who ends up shipwrecked in Japan, a land whose unfamiliar culture will ultimately redefine him; Lord Toranaga, a shrewd, powerful daimyo, at odds with his own dangerous, political rivals; and Lady Mariko, a woman with invaluable skills but dishonorable family ties, who must prove her value and allegiance.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.554 million household viewers and gained a 0.10 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.

In February 2024, Hulu confirmed that the fifth episode of the series would be titled "Broken to the Fist", and was to be written by consulting producer Matt Lambert, and directed by Frederick E. O.

[3]: 1:40–3:50 For the earthquake scene, producer Eriko Miyagawa said that the crew managed to depict the sequence through "really rigorous planning" and a combination of visual effects and stunts.

"[4] In its original FX broadcast, "Broken to the Fist" was seen by an estimated 0.554 million household viewers and gained a 0.10 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research.

[5] This was a slight increase in viewership from the previous episode, which was seen by an estimated 0.517 million household viewers and gained a 0.10 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.

Club gave the episode an "A" and wrote, "In my various professional and personal intersections, one maxim rings true enough for me to wear it emblazoned across many of my shirts: "Your Words Matter."

"[9] Sean T. Collins of The New York Times wrote, "Once again, by finding himself in a jam, Blackthorne is also perfectly positioned to prove his worth to the man on whom his life depends.

If you've enjoyed watching Shōgun's forbidden relationship between Mariko and John Blackthorne, then the beginning of episode 5 surely struck fear in your heart.

"[11] Johnny Loftus of Decider wrote, "If there was silver lining to Nagakado's rash cannon attack, it was that the action would draw out Ishido's forces, away from the heavily fortified Osaka Castle and toward an entrenched Toranaga army, who would then be able to diminish their numbers.

Sawai had us rapt as Mariko, her voice laden with emotion, recounted the vast losses her family endured — as well as her inability to ever attempt any vengeance, all because 'my husband orders me to live.