dunksby
12-28-2013, 04:34 PM
I just watched the first episode (Richard II), nicely done with a strong cast. The screenplay is faithful to the source without being too archaic. Great acting leaning on the theater side while making sure it's still a TV performance. I have to add that you gotta be ready for 2 hour viewings.
Summary: Filmed on location, the adaptions of William Shakespeare's plays "Richard II," "Henry IV, Part 1," "Henry IV, Part 2," and "Henry V" features Ben Whishaw as Richard II, Rory Kinnear as the young Henry IV, Jeremy Irons as the older Henry IV, and Tom Hiddleston as Prince Hal/Henry V.
http://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-hollow-crown
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Y5AwnXE1Ao/UbJy9OMprxI/AAAAAAAATIc/9Rl2TtRMb_0/s640/the-hollow-crown-501017362e7d1.jpg
Summary: Filmed on location, the adaptions of William Shakespeare's plays "Richard II," "Henry IV, Part 1," "Henry IV, Part 2," and "Henry V" features Ben Whishaw as Richard II, Rory Kinnear as the young Henry IV, Jeremy Irons as the older Henry IV, and Tom Hiddleston as Prince Hal/Henry V.
http://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-hollow-crown
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Y5AwnXE1Ao/UbJy9OMprxI/AAAAAAAATIc/9Rl2TtRMb_0/s640/the-hollow-crown-501017362e7d1.jpg