"Shōgun's Anna Sawai Discusses Impactful Death Scene and Show's Turning Point"
In the penultimate episode of FX's Shōgun, actress Anna Sawai's character Lady Mariko meets a devastating end in a frenzied, fiery explosion after fulfilling her purpose in Lord Toranaga's Crimson Sky scheme. Sawai discusses the intense filming of her character's death scene and the emotional journey leading up to it, highlighting Mariko's desire for a purposeful death and agency over her own life. The episode showcases Mariko's strength and resolve, culminating in a heart-wrenching moment of serenity as she faces her end, serving a larger cause.