The actor, who died at 90, was the most compelling face of a maximalist, soapy television era. By James Poniewozik James Poniewozik is the chief TV critic for The Times. When mini-series ruled prime ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The recent FX miniseries "Shōgun," a 10-episode adaptation of James Clavell's epic 1975 novel of the same name, was a massive success. It ...

In 1980, Shōgun hit the airwaves, sparking a television revolution. Every decade or so, a new TV show drops that completely shifts the way production companies approach projects. Whether it's a unique ...