The existence of the "tragicomedy" genre is frequently debated among scholars and critics, as Shakespeare did not necessarily place his plays in specific genres or categories. However, there are now defined genres that categorize his plays. The "tragicomedy" genre, which is defined by a mix of tragic and comedic elements, is usually a term used to categorize Shakespeare's "problem plays." These plays often have tones that are difficult to easily categorize. This has caused some people to dismiss these "tragicomic" plays, as they believe the trickiness is an indicator of the plays being poorly written. However, many theaters and production companies have started to reinvest in these tragicomic plays, unraveling their mysteries and being less fickle about hard and fast definitions.
The plays which are frequently labeled as being tragicomedies are:
- All's Well That Ends Well
- Measure for Measure
- Troilus and Cressida
- The Winter's Tale
- Timon of Athens
- The Merchant of Venice
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