Song of the Samurai

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO Max
  • Series Premiere Date: May 9, 2026
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No score yet - based on 2 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2

Critic Reviews

  1. Collider
    Reviewed by: Kelcie Mattson
    May 11, 2026
    80
    The main characters charm their way into each other's hearts and the audience's with speed-run efficiency thanks to a stellar cast who rapidly prove themselves adept with Song of the Samurai's tonal shifts between dry comedy, somber earnestness, and tragic conviction.
  2. Screen Rant
    Reviewed by: Angel Shaw
    May 11, 2026
    70
    Song of the Samurai doesn't give its characters much time to drone on about Japanese politics. The first episode, at least, is dedicated almost entirely to one-on-one battles.