FX’s Shogun‘s attention to historical details goes beyond its costumes, architecture, and dialogue, as even its fight choreography is historically accurate, says the show’s fight coordinator. Based on the acclaimed novel by James Clavell, Shogun is a 10-episode series exploring the tension in Feudal Japan following the death of the Taiko (ruler), as power-hungry lords battle for control. In between its tense political intrigue and scheming is a bloody, violent spectacle that includes vicious battles and ambushes with cannons.