Netflix Renews Last Samurai Standing for Season 2

The show debuted on November 13th, and Netflix quickly renewed Last Samurai Standing for a second season just a month later. Like Shogun, it’s based on a novel – specifically, Shogo Imamura’s book of the same name. Netflix announced the news on its Tudum site, confirming that the character Kokushu the Manslayer, also known as Shujiro Saga, will return for another season.

Heated Rivalry Author Responds To Show & Book Criticisms

The series has faced some criticism, which Reid addressed in an interview with Wired. She responded to actor Jordan Firstman, who felt the show’s portrayal of gay sex wasn’t realistic. Reid explained that she values this kind of feedback and will use it to improve her work in the future, recognizing the importance of accurate representation.

Macaulay Culkin Insists ‘Die Hard’ Is Not a Christmas Movie

Despite the popular belief that Die Hard is a Christmas movie, Macaulay Culkin strongly disagrees and doesn’t seem to be changing his mind. He firmly stated on the Mythical Kitchen‘s “Last Meals” YouTube series, “No, no, it’s not! Don’t fight me!” He explained that while the movie takes place during Christmas, the plot would work just as well with another holiday. He contrasted this with Home Alone, which he believes is specifically tied to the Christmas season. Culkin jokingly referred to himself as “the godfather of Christmas” and asserted that his opinion on the matter carries weight.