Shōgun was amazing, I'm glad it's gotten so many noms
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I agree. I wasn't sure if I wanted to watch it until I saw that one of my favorite actors, Tadanobu Asano, was in it and then it was a must-watch. And then it was soooo worth it!
He was so good! He really sold the goblin energy of his character
Edit: okay, goblin isn't fair. Being caught between two juggernauts who absolutely don't give a shit about you, both demanding your loyalty... and all he wants to do is have some agency of his own. It's a great performance.
I think your description nails it! Before, I was describing his character as "slimy" and just enjoying that since he didn't have to play a stiff and powerful statue, Asano got to chew through every scene -- but "goblin energy" is a far better way to describe it.
He really did chew the scenery in the best way. It seemed like he was having a ton of fun.