Because, let's face it, you're going to need some convincing for this one:
1) It kicks off the histories, chronologically speaking. And hey, they get better from here, right? Right?
2) Constance is head of the burn unit. Seriously, this woman and Eleanor of Aquitaine swap insults like they're going out of style.
3) You get to read what that "gild the lily" line ACTUALLY says. #misquotedshakespeare
4) There are some other beautiful, interesting, and hilarious lines. The Bastard, our faithful nut-sheller of every scene, has some real gems. (My favorite line from this play, though, comes in act five scene four. "When we were happy we had other names." Oh, Duke of Salisbury, you manly tear crying poet.)
5) Bragging rights. Okay, you knew that was coming. If you want to say you've read Shakespeare's complete plays, you've got to read this one. So buck up, brace yourself for Arthur's whining, be prepared for all of the women to disappear as fast as Prince Henry materializes from absolutely nowhere, and get to reading.
So you if came here with the Google search "Should I read King John?", the answer is yes. You should.
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