笑って泣いて絶望…NETFLIXの鎌倉殿の13人が最高すぎる

NETFLIXで配信中の鎌倉殿の13人。
SNSでも好評コメントが沢山あって同じファンとして嬉しい限りです😭
三谷幸喜さんの軽妙なコメディに油断して笑っていた前半戦から、気がつけば誰も彼もが疑心暗鬼になり、推しが次々と退場していくあの絶望のジェットコースター。小栗旬さん演じる北条義時が少しずつダークサイドに堕ちていく姿。そして最後の北条政子の決断…必見です！
写真は鎌倉の鶴岡ミュージアムで開催されていた大河ドラマ館鎌倉殿の13人展のものです。（現在はやってません）

The 13 Lords of the Shogun is currently streaming on Netflix, and it’s so wonderful to see all the positive comments and buzz on social media as a fellow fan! 😭
You start off laughing, lulled into a false sense of security by Koki Mitani’s witty comedy, before you realize you’re on a roller coaster of despair where everyone becomes paranoid and your favorite characters drop out one by one. You simply have to see Shun Oguri’s portrayal of Yoshitoki Hojo slowly descending into the dark side, and the ultimate decision made by Masako Hojo! It’s an absolute must-watch!
This photo is from the Kamakura-dono no 13-nin Taiga Drama Exhibition, which was held at the Tsurugaoka Museum in Kamakura. (It’s closed now.)

About “The 13 Lords of the Shogun”
“The 13 Lords of the Shogun” (Kamakura Dono no 13-nin) is a 2022 Japanese historical TV drama (Taiga drama) written by Koki Mitani.
Set in late 12th-century Japan during the transition from the Heian to the Kamakura period, the story centers on Yoshitoki Hojo (played by Shun Oguri). Originally a young man from a modest samurai family in the countryside, Yoshitoki is swept into the whirlwind of civil war when his family shelters Yoritomo Minamoto, an exiled noble who rises up to overthrow the ruling Taira clan.
After Yoritomo successfully establishes Japan’s first samurai government, the Kamakura Shogunate, his sudden death leaves a dangerous power vacuum. To govern the country, a council of 13 powerful lords is formed. What follows is a brutal, high-stakes political thriller filled with betrayal, shifting alliances, and power struggles as Yoshitoki navigates the fierce infighting to eventually rise as the absolute leader (Shikken) of Japan.
Key Themes & Appeal:

Dark & Realistic Power Politics: Unlike traditional romanticized samurai dramas, it realistically portrays the cold-blooded political maneuvering and power struggles among former allies.
Complex Characters: It features a rich ensemble cast where every historical figure has human flaws, warmth, and dark side.
Modern Storytelling: Written with Koki Mitani’s signature sharp wit, memorable dialogue, and fast-paced dramatic storytelling.