Still Star-Crossed

I'm not a fan of Shakespeare but after watching this show all I could think about is DAMN, its really good. The actors are completely invested in their characters and it shows on screen. I love it. The first episode was good and then the second one, OMG it was intense. I am intrigued and completely on board with this drama. I really hope I can see it all unfold.

I love this. It makes no attempt to pretend that its some kind of historically accurate representation - costuming for example is all over the place! But the fact that the cast is diverse - and its not an issue, it just simply is - is really refreshing.

Still star crossed is the post Romeo and Juliet story, focusing on the Montague's and the Capulets in the aftermath of the teenagers' deaths. Rosaline and Benvolio are forced into an arranged marriage in an attempt to unite their families and as you can imagine, there is a rocky road ahead as these two figure out they actually DO like each other.

I've seen this show get some heat, which I don't understand. Its not the best thing on television. But its certainly not the worst. Its fun, its a period drama and thus far, the cast seem great.

I'm definitely watching.

Loved it. Can't wait for more. I am so glad to see this on television. I love everything about Shakespeare. We need this on television. Anytuhing Shakespeare is needed on TV today. The actors are very competent in their parts. The custom designs are beautiful and the scenery is outstanding. Anyway all and all I think people need to give it a chance and watch it. This series is a great artistic piece.

This is the show I've been waiting for, seriously. Not only because it explores the aftermath of one of my favorite Shakespeare plays, but because of the amazing cast! Just WOW WOW WOW.

The cast is beautifully diverse, the acting is absolutely phenomenal, the chemistry between the characters is literally to die for (pun intended).

And everything else about the show? On point. From the costumes and sets, to the dialogue, to the fight sequences? Just A+++, folks. I saw absolutely no disappointments in the premiere and I doubt I'll see many in future episodes.

Just please please please give this show a chance. It's worth it, I promise.

In reading some of the reviews, I was rather surprised by some of the snooty remarks about the racially mixed cast. Especially, given that all the actors did an extraordinary job. Truly, they exceptional in their respective roles. I am, however a HUGE Anthony Stewart Head fan girl. He was so very dreamy as Giles. The set, costumes, and cinematography were absolutely gorgeous. In my opinion, the script adaption was done rather well for a TV series. The only reservation that I have keeping me from becoming fully invested is it's uncertainty regarding staying in production. I never fully recovered from NBC's dick move in canceling Constantine, (seriously I truly hate them for that). That all being said, I do hope for it to become a regular, especially with Scandal coming to an end, I will need something from ShondraLand to appease my broken heart.