Series synopsis
Still Star-Crossed is an American drama television series that premiered on ABC on May 29, 2017. It ended on July 29, 2017. It was created by Heather Mitchell. It stars Lashana Lynch, Wade Briggs, Sterling Sulieman and Ebonée Noel.
A period drama that picks up where the famous story of Romeo and Juliet leaves off, charting the treachery, palace intrigue, and ill-fated romances of the Montagues and Capulets in the wake of the young lovers' tragic fate.
Premise
A period drama that picks up where the famous story of Romeo and Juliet leaves off, charting the treachery, palace intrigue, and ill-fated romances of the Montagues and Capulets in the wake of the young lovers' tragic fate.
Premise: Romeo and Juliet's ending was just the beginning.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lashana Lynch as Rosaline Capulet
- Wade Briggs as Benvolio Montague
- Sterling Sulieman as Prince Escalus
- Ebonée Noel as Livia Capulet
- Torrance Coombs as Count Paris
- Dan Hildebrand as Friar Lawrence
- Grant Bowler as Lord Damiano Montague
- Zuleikha Robinson as Lady Guiliana Capulet
Supporting cast
- Susan Wooldridge as Nurse
- Anthony Stewart Head as Lord Silvestro Capulet
- Medalion Rahimi as Princess Isabella
Guest cast
- Clara Rugaard as Juliet Capulet
- Lucien Laviscount as Romeo Montague
- Gregg Chillin as Mercutio
- Shazad Latif as Tybalt Capulet
- Miquel Àngel Ripeu as Baptista Minola
- Llew Davies as Truccio
- Guillem Fernandez as Niccolo
- Michael Sheldon as Lord Grimaldi
- Michael Dozier as Lord Ruspoli
- Julio Perillán as Matteo
- Carl Chambers as Pietro
- Lily Travers as Stella
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | May 29, 2017 | July 29, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In Fair Verona, Where We Lay Our Scene In the wake of Romeo and Juliet’s tragic deaths, the Montague and Capulet rivalry escalates. A new royal takes the throne in Verona and struggles to determine what is best for his city, which is at the epicenter of mayhem. |
May 29, 2017 |
| 2 |
The Course of True Love Never Did Run Smooth With Verona in crisis, Rosaline and Benvolio have no choice but to follow Prince Escalus' decree to marry one another in an effort to restore peace, which Rosaline struggles to accept. Lady Capulet continues to mourn Juliet's death, but unsettled by the way she died, is determined to figure out what or who influenced Juliet's decision. Meanwhile, Livia and the nurse work tirelessly, hiding a secret of their own. |
June 5, 2017 |
| 3 |
All The World’s A Stage In an attempt to convince the citizens of Verona that Benvolio and Rosaline are madly in love, Prince Escalus suggests a public betrothal ceremony. Meanwhile, Livia bonds with Count Paris, and a larger conspiracy to keep the Montagues and Capulets feuding threatens Escalus’ plans for peace. |
June 19, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 29, 2017 |
| Last aired | July 29, 2017 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Saturday at 22:00:00 |