re: Shogun - Official Series Discussion Thread **Spoilers**

If you don't like her, there really aren't that many characters to like. Just had a lot of pity for her really. And obviously she was hot so that doesn't hurt. The book is a few down the line in my reading order but I'm curious to see how his character is in the book and if he's more likable because at this point Toranaga doesn't really have many redeeming qualities. Not really sure why I'm rooting for him since he pretty much doesn't care about those closest to him.

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Why do people like Mariko so much? I love the show but she wasn’t exactly an endearing character.

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I thought she was quite endearing. She was a woman who suffered great loss, who was fiercely loyal to her Lord, and certainly didn’t suffer any fools (her speech before Ishido was badass). I’m sad she died.