This episode marks the full emergence of Lady Ochiba as the series' true antagonist and the "will" behind Ishido.
Ochiba believes Toranaga was responsible for her father's death years ago. Her hatred is personal, not just political. [S1E6] Judge, Jury and Executioner
The primary conflict centers on Ishido’s attempt to consolidate power by forcing the other Regents to vote for Lord Toranaga’s impeachment. This episode marks the full emergence of Lady
between this episode and the original book? [S1E6] Judge, Jury and Executioner
We see that Ishido is merely her blunt instrument. She is the one with the vision to dismantle the bureaucracy and return the Taikō's legacy to her son, regardless of the cost. 🌊 Mariko’s Secret Past