'Shogun' Drops Chilling New Preview, Incredible Reviews Roll In

It appears "Shogun" is shaping up to be a monster hit.

The upcoming FX/Hulu series premieres February 27th, and hype is off the charts. The plot is described as follows:

"Based on James Clavell’s novel, FX’s Shōgun is set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village."

Sounds very interesting. Granted, I haven't read the book (many of you have emailed me at David.Hookstead@outkick.com to let me know I should!), but I'm still wildly excited. I'm going in blind and wouldn't want it any other way.

Well, a new preview is out for the highly-anticipated limited series, and it will only further stoke excitement. Give it a watch below.

"Shogun" faces huge expectations.

Hype was always going to be huge for "Shogun," especially given FX's incredible track record when it comes to pumping out awesome hits.

It's the same network responsible for pumping out "Justified," "The Shield," "Sons of Anarchy," "Under the Banner of Heaven," "Always Sunny," and other big hits.

Now, the network has made a limited series that's a true epic set in Japan in the 1600s. Yeah, you don't have to say much more. I'm sold.

You know who else is sold? Those who have already seen it ahead of its release. The show currently holds a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

That's about as rare as a unicorn sighting.

"Shogun" premieres February 27th. (Credit: FX)

The good news is fans won't have to wait too much longer to get a look at the series. It drops next week, and I'll definitely be watching. Have you read the book? Have some thoughts on the series? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.