Deze rauwe serie moderne Shakespeare-adaptaties herinterpreteert klassieke verhalen in hedendaagse stedelijke omgevingen. Volg de reizen van jongeren die worstelen met de nasleep van gevangenschap en ernaar streven om weer in de samenleving te integreren. De verhalen duiken in complexe familiedynamiek, vriendschappen, liefde en loyaliteit te midden van uitdagende, reële omstandigheden. Het biedt een boeiend en toegankelijk instapmoment in tijdloze dramatische werken.
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.