In perfect timing, the CCAs took place just days after I spoke with star Hiroyuki Sanada about the show, and he placed special importance on "authenticity."
Shōgun led the Critics Choice Awards nominations with a total of six, and ultimately won almost every category that it possibly could with a total of four.
Along with Best Drama Series, Hiroyuki Sanada won Best Actor in a Drama Series, Tadanobu Asano won for Best Supporting Actor, and Moeka Hoshi won for Best Supporting Actress.
That was our plan, so I put all my experience in my life into Shōgun, and then Shōgun brought me here.
The show has won award after award after award for good reason, and I have to believe that it holds up on more than one watch.

After Shōgun Won Big At The Critics Choice Awards, Hiroyuki Sanada's Words About 'Authenticity' Make Me Want To Watch It All Over Again