Before the words “cultural appropriation” and Western filters through which to view the “exotic East” fell out of fashion, the TV version of James Clavell’s epic novel “Shogun” was a major mini-series event of the TV of 1980.

Mini series romantic lead Richard Chamberlain starred alongside the iconic Toshirô Mifune. Yôko Shimada, Michael Hordern, Vladek Sheybal and the larger than life John Rhys-Davies were also stars of that nine hour TV event.

Hulu is taking a fresh look at the material, using Clavell’s novel for only part of the story (per IMDb), some of the main characters, etc. This Feb. streaming event — 10 episodes long — is built around the formidable Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai and Cosmo Jarvis — a more recognizable Japanese cast this time, with the colorful Portugeuse Captain Rodrigues turned into a Jesuit priest this time — there really is no John Rhys-Davies replacement floating around the profession these days.