Esta cruda serie de adaptaciones modernas de Shakespeare reimagina los clásicos dentro de entornos urbanos contemporáneos. Sigue los viajes de jóvenes que lidian con las secuelas de la encarcelación y se esfuerzan por reintegrarse en la sociedad. Las narrativas profundizan en complejas dinámicas familiares, amistades, amor y lealtad en medio de circunstancias reales desafiantes. Ofrece un punto de entrada cautivador y accesible a obras dramáticas atemporales.
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.