In this episode of The Ringer’s Shogun Podcast, host Joanna Robinson is joined by writers Rachel Kondo, Caillin Puente, Emily Yoshida, and Maegan Houang to discuss the writing process behind the penultimate and finale episodes of the series. They delve into the character development of Mariko and Ochiba, the decision to cut out the heir’s parentage as a plot point, and the complexities of adapting the book’s ending to the screen. The podcast provides an in-depth look into the creative decisions and challenges faced by the writers in bringing the story to life.