Upstart Crow
Created by Ben Elton
On BBC Two
A warm, irreverent sitcom that mines comedy from the collision between Shakespeare's domestic life and his emerging literary ambitions, grounded in affection for its characters.
Comedy about the life and times of William Shakespeare as he starts to make a name for himself in London, whilst also trying to balance life as a husband and father for his family in Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Is Upstart Crow easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Is Upstart Crow violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is Upstart Crow scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Does Upstart Crow leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Upstart Crow sad? Not especially. Less sad than 63% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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Ensemble
Like Upstart Crow
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Upstart Crow
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Upstart Crow, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Upstart Crow, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Upstart Crow, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
