In Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village.
Episode 1 ∙ Anjin
Destinies converge in Japan after a barbarian ship washes ashore in a poor fishing village. Meanwhile, in Osaka, Lord Toranaga finds himself outplayed by his enemies.
Episode 2 ∙ Servants of Two Masters
Blackthorne's arrival in Osaka stirs up a hornet's nest of rivalries. Mariko is trapped between her cause and her faith when she must translate for the barbarian in Lord Toranaga's custody.
E3 ∙ Tomorrow Is Tomorrow
After Blackthorne survives a brazen assassination attempt, Toranaga realizes he must ferry his allies out of Osaka or risk certain defeat
E4 ∙ The Eightfold Fence
Blackthorne and Mariko test their new alliance as they train Toranaga's gun regiment for war. Yabushige must navigate his past promises to Ishido when an old friend comes to the village.
E5 ∙ Broken to the Fist
Blackthorne and Mariko struggle to contain the secret that could get them both killed. Yabushige searches for the spy who has betrayed his intentions to Lord Toranaga.
E6 ∙ Ladies of the Willow World
Lady Ochiba returns to Osaka in order to accelerate the Regents' campaign against Toranaga. In Ajiro, Toranaga tests Mariko's loyalty to his cause.
E7 ∙ A Stick of Time
Outplayed by new alliances in Osaka, Toranaga is forced to carve out a new deal with a long lost family member.
Episode 8 - The Abyss of Life
Toranaga's defeated clan moves to Edo; Blackthorne must decide who he fights for.
Episode 9 Crimson Sky
Mariko arrives in Osaka for the fight of her life. Blackthorne and Yabushige scramble to save their own heads as their options dwindle.
Episode 10 A Dream of a Dream
In the wake of a tragic death, Blackthorne finally considers the true nature of Toranaga's plan.
