Joss Whedon directs this classic Shakespeare romantic comedy, updated to a contemporary setting, which sees the two princes Claudio (Fran Kranz) and Benedick (Alexis Denisof) battling to win the hearts of those they love. The object of Benedick's desire, Beatrice (Amy Acker), acts as his sharp-tongued sparring partner, while Claudio's path to true love is obstructed by the meddling of the embittered Don John (Sean Maher), who attempts to ruin his marriage to his beloved Hero (Jillian Morgese).