The dramatic reimagining of Shakespeare’s trio of historical plays has had to make some adjustments do its limited animation production. Despite these shortcomings, Steve and Nicky find a compelling narrative that audiences should still check out for themselves.
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Steve
British succession is so BORING these days, Nicky. I mean, the queen dies in December, and the royal family just spends months soft-launching the news one made-up ailment at a time. That’s the most exciting thing we’ve got. If only there were an anime airing right now that could show us some real fireworks. Maybe something about rival noble houses vying for power in incredibly petty…