TV series

Upstart Crow

2016–2018 · 3 seasons

Witty, wordplay-packed sitcom that winks at history while feeling like a cozy, clever backstage comedy.

Overview: 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.
How it feels: Satirical, whimsical, light and cynical. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Art, ambition, family, class
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
Note: Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Add to a list: Upstart Crow

Stream in the US

More options Data from JustWatch

In your watch list

More like this

Like Upstart Crow, but

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown

Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: art
ambition
family
class
identity
Places: single country house
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild