With the alliance of the Council of Five Elders split and the successor to the late Japanese leader still young, a shadowy plot is hatched and another civil war looms. When British sailor John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) drifts ashore on the mainland with his ship, armed with cannons and muskets, Lord Toranaga Kichii (Sanada Hiroyuki) seizes his chance.

"Shogun" airs on FX and Hulu in the U.S. and Disney Plus in the rest of the world, and international viewers can watch it from anywhere with a VPN.

Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by James Clavell, "Shogun" is prestige TV that requires absolute viewer support. No wonder it has been called the spiritual successor to "Game of Thrones. What is different is that the disturbing violence and hand-to-hand machinations are not the product of fantasy, but are rooted in Japanese history.

The astute observer will know that this is not the first TV adaptation of Clavell's masterpiece: the 1980 miniseries won Emmys and Golden Globes, but it emphasized Blackthorne's alienation by omitting translated subtitles for the Japanese dialogue, whereas the 2024 series was a more subtle adaptation, 2024 series took a different approach.

Toranaga and translator Mariko Toda (Anna Sawai), an ill-fated aristocratic woman torn between suicide and her Christian faith, are the two most prominent characters in the series.

For information on how to watch "Shogun" online from anywhere in the world, read the guide below.

In the U.S., "Shogun" will premiere in a doubleheader on FX on Tuesday, February 27 at 10 p.m. ET.

The first two episodes will also be available on Hulu on February 27 at 12:01 am ET.

FX is available on most cable TV packages. Those who do not have cable TV can access the channel through several live streaming services, including Sling TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, and Hulu With Live TV.

We recommend two of the best streaming services, Sling and Fubo; Sling is the more affordable option, while Fubo offers a broader channel lineup.

Just because FX and Hulu aren't available everywhere doesn't mean you'll completely miss "Shogun" on the go. It's very easy to watch it along with the rest of the Internet. With the right VPN (Virtual Private Network), you can stream the show wherever you are.

We evaluated many options and the best VPN is ExpressVPN. It meets the VPN needs of many users and offers excellent compatibility with most devices and great connection speeds. It is also reasonably priced at $12.95/month. (The cost drops even further to as low as $6.67 with a 6-month or 1-year long-term contract.)

Using the VPN is surprisingly simple.

1. install the VPN of your choice. As we have mentioned, ExpressVPN is our favorite.

2. select the location you want to connect to with the VPN app. For example, if you are visiting the UK and want to see US services, select US from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the show; access your Hulu account and stream "Shogun" online from anywhere.

"Shogun" is available for streaming on Disney Plus in the UK, Canada, Australia, and most other regions.

Following the premiere of two episodes on February 27, new episodes will be available every Tuesday.

Disney Plus starts at £7.99 per month or £79.90 per year in the UK, $7.99 per month in Canada, and $13.99 per month or $139.99 per year in Australia.