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STILL STAR-CROSSED
May 29, 2017  | By David Bianculli

ABC, 10:01 p.m. ET

 

SERIES PREMIERE: This is not a recommendation, but it is an observation. This series, based on the Young Adult novel by Melinda Taub using the deaths of Romeo & Juliet as a starting point for this unofficial Shakespearean “sequel,” is created by Heather Mitchell, a writer for Shonda Rhimes’ Scandal, and has Rhimes as one of its producers. It was announced as a show in the mix for last season, but missed the cut, and was passed over at midseason as well. The fact that it’s premiering on a holiday, after the May ratings sweeps have concluded, is a hint that ABC has little faith in it. Continuing Shakespeare’s story does not make your story, or your TV series, Shakespearean. Expect Still Star-Crossed to be wiped from the schedule for good before long – and based on first impressions, ’tis a cancellation devoutly to be wished…

 
 
 
 
 
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