It's telling the difference between Yabushige and Blackthorne is that Blackthorne refuses to give up no matter how cornered he is.

Mariko did her duty 😭 .... what a wonderful show, I'm spolied now, the level of writing is above the ceiling.

Loving the hair. This episode destroyed me. I will admit I was crying for a while.

Yabashige has always been about surviving day to day. He took the unstated offer from Ishido to allow the shinobi in to: 1. Kidnap (not kill) Mariko; 2. Kill any Toranaga men in the way and 3. Not harm any noble women

Anna Sawai has a great interview with Colbert on the Late Show. She is as charming IRL as she is as Mariko. It is interesting that the thousands of years of honor culture is still ingrained to the point that suicide is a problem in Japan still, because of the feeling of dishonor still. Whether not feeling adequate supporting your family, being fired, addiction.

I couldn't believe that ending OMG love the video imon Nation stay motivated Dream big 1 mill on the way

"tapping on the shoulder" -> He counted the time

Another amazing reaction and your hair looks so amazing as always Imon ❤❤🔥🔥.

It was all Toranaga's plan: Early on in the series he asks Mariko if she would be interested in him giving her "a way out". She even mentions it to John early on, that Toranaga has given her an opportunity to "right the wrong" done to her. This was apparently what he had in mind - her death will drive a wedge between Ishido and the others that will benefit Toranaga. Two birds, one stone.

"War is coming" "Winter is coming" 🤭

Great astute,reactions as usual. Anna Sawai - deserves any award to be given for her acting, overall, but especially this episode. I was sorry to see Yabushige make a plan with Ishido- didn’t like Yabushige in the beginning, but gradually liked him better. Now he’s flipped again and betrayed Toranaga and Mariko. He killed his own guards, and then let the ninja in to kidnap Mariko. Mariko has achieved her purpose - to die in redemption of her fathers name. I think this was the deal made with Toranaga - his permission to commit seppuku. And she did it with the other high born ladies as witnesses. I don’t think an explosion was her plan, but she definitely planned to die at some point. So many other things and meanings happening in this episode. Shogun will also win awards. One of the best TV miniseries I can remember.

Yobashigei (sp) works for only his best interest at that moment. No one can trust him. He will not fair well with either side. The tapping on the shoulder was the countdown to send in the second wave of ninja's.

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Jesus. Your hairstylist was feeling... daring.

ur haircut looks really cool!!

Ambition is truly a poisonous fruit. John sought it and look what he got. His comrades from the ship hate him. The Portuguese is as strong as ever. His loved one like Mariko died and most importantly, he’s stuck in this strange land and can never go back home which made him automatically losing his two kids. The only person who benefits from John’s ambition is Toranaga, and yet his victory is still hollow because while he’s one top, he’s totally alone.

Muito bom

MMany of you Crimson Cried. You followed a Crimson Herring. But realized, too late, the truth behind the Crimson Lie: Mariko was the true Crimson Sky. Despite my criticism in previous episodes about how Mariko the wife continued to handle her domestic affairs, especially after how the truth of as to why she was kept alive has laready been revealed; I do have all the respect in the world for Mariko, the Retainer. She fulfilled her duty and managed to say out loud what every Lord in Osaka was feeling but were too afraid to say. And she was committed to everything to the end. (Minor Tangent: I am happy the gate scene was not a "girl-power mopping the floor with all those men" moment) Now all of Osaka's Lords are soured against Ishido; and Ochiba might have to put the engagement on hold in order to Mourn Mariko. Her mission is a success. Speaking of which, it’s so heartwarming and heart breaking that “Leave us” scene between Mariko and Ochiba. I'm Happy Ruri-hime did not just outright hate Mariko for being her father's daughter; but their exchange was so heartbreaking as they both knew each other so well and what the other was doing and them pleading with each other to make the step to end the hostilities, and saying their goodbyes like that... it was made clear: Ochoba was willing to do anything to continue on living, while Mariko was samurai through and through and was trying to convince her that the duty is what is most important. The fact that Ochiba-Sam’s had to turn away to hide her tears and she can’t maintain her mask )9 fold fence) was just Gold. i think I'm sweating through my eyes. And Blackthorne finally doing the right thing and deciding to Second Mariko, instead of just dismissing all of Japan's customs and cultures as BS , that was the best gift he could have ever given her. So much so that despite my misgivings about Mariko the wife; their last night of intimacy was completely EARNED; despite all your valid concerns which I mostly agree with.🥹🥹🥹 And thankfully, Ishido stepped in, because Blackthorne was already shown as not capable of properly wielding that sword. Yabushige's betrayal was to Kidnap Mariko AND not lay a hand on any of the VIPs (it was shown on screen that Shizu and Kiri was not killed when the shinobi identified them in their sleep). They need to make it look like some bandits or assassins got to her while she was sneaking off in the evening despite getting her permits: that was why the shinobi did not kill her right away, but rather were trying to take her away. Mariko became aware of this right away and chose where to meet her end: she did not go to the gate where she would get captured as Yabushige intended. Having grown up there with Ochiba, she knew what would happen when she chose to hole up in the store house.

Mariko "Miyai, would you please take charge" Miyai "...Leroooooooooy Jennnnkiiiins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...."

I think the ninja tapping on the shoulder was signalling to the ninja waiting outside when to go inside. Ninjas have to accomplish big tasks discreetly. I use a translation app so I apologise if my English is wrong.

08:40 Gents, if you learn anything from this show, learn this one thing: they are not to be harmed, so let them punch themselves out.

Yes, Mariko is the Crimson Sky. Toranaga the fucccking 4D chess player.

Are you still reacting to Outlander?

Are you still showing anime? There a new anime called Wind Breaker. It has 3 episodes so far from crunchyroll. A lot of people love this anime and myself as well.

Anybody know what happened to her supernatural reactions?

Crimson Sky... more like Crimson Herring!

"Crimson Sky" was never a military invasion of Osaka. As the name of this episode makes clear, *Mariko was the Crimson Sky*. She was left alive just for this. A 14-year plan.

Please react to Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire on AMC/AMC+, season 2 starts in May 12th!🙏🏽

Yabu sold them out.

Damn you are the only intelligent youtuber worth watching