Did Mariko Die in Shogun? Shogun Episode 9 Explained

Did Mariko Die in Shogun?

Yes Mariko did not die in Shogun.So, Mariko is one of the characters from the series Shogun who was initially speculated that he had died. However, it is known that Mariko did not die and is alive because of her marriage to Buntaro whose real name is Shinnosuke Abe. She's still angry at him because he stopped her from dying with her family. This woman's life has been a waste for Lord Toranaga, played by a person called Hiroyuki Sanada. But now, he has something important for her to do. She spent weeks translating for a foreigner, getting involved in a love affair, and feeling desperate for death. Finally, she's ready to carry out Toranaga's plan.

Shogun Episode 9 Explained

At the ending explained of the series, we get to see Yabushige who cheats on his group and allows ninjas to come inside who were called by Ishido for the reason to not allow anyone to get out of the palace. Mariko and Blackthorne were having a romantic time together when Ishido's men suddenly appeared and interrupted them. Mariko, along with Blackthorne and some others, managed to run away to a storage room.

There, they tried to stop Ishido's men from breaking down the door and getting to them. But Yabushige was in a situation where he provided no help and leaves back Blackthorne struggling alone. So in the final moments, uses her body to shield the door and speaks out against Ishido before the explosion hits. At the end of the story, she stands in front of the explosion. The main point of the story isn't really about a huge fight for Japan's future, but about Mariko dealing with her struggles and deciding to sacrifice herself to help others. It's a win for her because she finds meaning in her sacrifice, but it's also sad because she loses her life.

How many Episodes are there in Shogun?

Shogun has a total of 10 episodes, where only the first two episodes were released. The next episode of Shōgun will come out on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at midnight Eastern Time on Hulu. It will also air again on FX's TV channel at 10:00 pm Eastern Time on the same day.

Release Date for all Episodes

Will There Be a Shogun Season 2?

It is not sure, that there will be a second season of Shogun.

Where to Watch?

The final episode of Shōgun will come out first on Hulu, then on FX the same day. Latin American viewers can watch it exclusively on Star+. For fans worldwide, you can stream the finale and all the other episodes on Disney Plus.