Cette série audacieuse d'adaptations modernes de Shakespeare réimagine les classiques dans des décors urbains contemporains. Suivez les parcours de jeunes aux prises avec les conséquences de l'incarcération et s'efforçant de se réinsérer dans la société. Les récits explorent des dynamiques familiales complexes, des amitiés, l'amour et la loyauté dans des circonstances réelles difficiles. Elle offre une introduction captivante et accessible à des œuvres dramatiques intemporelles.
Set against the backdrop of Williston, North Dakota, this modern adaptation of Hamlet follows seventeen-year-old Hinton, who returns home after a year in juvenile prison. He grapples with the turmoil of his uncle's marriage to his mother and the suspicion that his uncle is responsible for his father's overdose. As rumors swirl and tensions rise, Hinton faces a moral dilemma, knowing that his choices could lead to inevitable violence.
Longstanding tensions between African American and Somali students at Northeast High School create significant obstacles for Rodney, who is on probation, and Jawahir as they navigate their love for each other. This modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic explores the complexities of cultural conflict and youthful romance in a contemporary setting, highlighting the challenges faced by the couple amidst societal pressures.
Set against the backdrop of suburban Dallas, this modern retelling of Othello follows Orlando, a teen band leader who, after landing in juvenile detention, entrusts his band to Chase. However, Ian, feeling betrayed by this decision, becomes consumed by jealousy, leading to turmoil in Orlando's life and relationships. The story explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the destructive power of envy within the dynamics of friendship and ambition.