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Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
1992·Show
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales fingerprint
A , animated series: , with substance, .
Good for family movie night · friends night · teens
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An animated adaptation of twelve of Shakespeare's best-known plays. The series was produced by S4C for the BBC, but animated by some of the foremost artists of Soyuzmultfilm, the former Soviet Union's main animation studio. Each 26-minute play is directed by a different animator, in a wide variety of styles: cel animation for Macbeth, stop-motion puppets in Twelfth Night, and paint on glass for Hamlet.
Eclectic Animation StylesLiterary AdaptationSoviet Animation HeritageEducational ClassicShakespearean DramaVisual ArtistryAnthology SeriesCultural BridgeTheatrical PerformanceTimeless Storytelling
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Is Shakespeare: The Animated Tales worth watching?
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GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Shakespeare: The Animated Tales rated?
Violence
Content advisories: violence.
How many seasons does Shakespeare: The Animated Tales have?
2 seasons
It has 2 seasons with 12 episodes of about 25 minutes each.
Will Shakespeare: The Animated Tales make me laugh?
Light
A little. The humor is mostly sharp wit.
Is Shakespeare: The Animated Tales plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven. It leans on dialogue centrality and character depth more than on its plot.
Can I half-watch Shakespeare: The Animated Tales?
Easy watchDemanding
Mostly, yes. It asks for some focus, but our viewing guide says you can drop in and out.
Is Shakespeare: The Animated Tales good for date night?
and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational
It's better for a family night. Our viewing guide lists it for families, and it also works for couples.
Will Shakespeare: The Animated Tales scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
No.
Will I feel good after watching Shakespeare: The Animated Tales?
BleakHopeful
Mixed feelings. It balances dark and hopeful moments.
When did Shakespeare: The Animated Tales air?
S1S2
It ran from 1992 to 1994 and has ended.
What language is Shakespeare: The Animated Tales in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in Russia, United Kingdom.
In how many countries can I watch Shakespeare: The Animated Tales?
3
GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shakespeare: The Animated Tales in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
What tropes does Shakespeare: The Animated Tales use?
Deadpan SnarkerStar-Crossed LoversDefrosting Ice QueenStop MotionShow Within a ShowHumanoid AbominationGreen-Eyed MonsterAccidental KissMy God, What Have I Done?Forced TransformationLove at First SightFiery Redheadand 19 more
TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Shakespeare: The Animated Tales, including Deadpan Snarker, Star-Crossed Lovers, Defrosting Ice Queen.