Series

Will

2017★ 5.9S1 E1

The wild story of young William Shakespeare's arrival onto the punk-rock theater scene in 16th century London -- the seductive, violent world where his raw talent faced rioting audiences, religious fanatics and raucous side-shows. It's a contemporary version of Shakespeare's life, played to a modern soundtrack that exposes all his recklessness, lustful temptations and brilliance.

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Episodes

Season 1 · Season 1

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1 The Play's the Thing ▶ The Play's the Thing It's 1589, a time of religious turmoil in Protestant England when to be Catholic could be a death sentence - Will Shakespeare arrives from a small town to the wild streets of London with little more than a dream and a treacherous letter. Not watched yet 60m 2 Cowards Die Many Times ▶ Cowards Die Many Times Will is plagued with guilt over the arrest of a rival playwright, and he makes a dangerous confession to the sightly, rebellious Alice. The future of the theatre is jeopardized when another playhouse tempts a popular actor. Not watched yet 60m 3 The Two Gentlemen ▶ The Two Gentlemen Will has an epiphany that could bring him success, yet he needs Alice's help. A magnetic fugitive from Will's past comes forth with a dangerous obligation. Not watched yet 60m 4 Brave New World ▶ Brave New World Marlowe introduces Will to the decadent elite of London but things take a macabre turn. Alice is disillusioned and Will must fight for all that he holds dear. Not watched yet 60m 5 The Marriage of True Minds ▶ The Marriage of True Minds An unexpected arrival from out-of-town sends Will's world spinning. A transcendental experience leads Marlowe to deal with his past. Topcliffe deciphers a code that throws Will into a life and death situation. Not watched yet 60m 6 Something Wicked This Way Comes ▶ Something Wicked This Way Comes Tensions rise as Will and Alice continue to collaborate, while Anne attempts to adjust to London life. Love forces Marlowe to confront his darkest fears. Presto is forced to confront true evil. Not watched yet 60m 7 What Dreams May Come ▶ What Dreams May Come With the theatre in jeopardy, Will enlists the help of a beautiful and talented friend. Alice turns to Southwell for comfort and an existential crisis leads Marlowe back to the dubious Edward Kelly. Not watched yet 60m 8 Your Houses ▶ Your Houses Will is shocked to learn of Alice's new passion. Haunted by his inability to write, Marlowe embarks on a self-destructive path. Plague haunts London, and Richard discovers what he believes in. Not watched yet 60m 9 Play the Devil ▶ Play the Devil To write his new play, Will must confront Topcliffe. To achieve greatness Richard must tell his father a harsh truth. Alice contemplates a perilous mission. Not watched yet 60m 10 Once, Bright Angel ▶ Once, Bright Angel Will and the company are shocked by a terrible discovery; they must risk everything in a life and death struggle for survival. Not watched yet 60m

Cast

Laurie DavidsonWilliam Shakespeare
Olivia DeJongeAlice Burbage
Ewen BremnerRichard Topcliffe
Mattias InwoodRichard Burbage
Jamie Campbell BowerChristopher Marlowe
William HoustonKemp
Colm MeaneyJames Burbage
Geoffrey FreshwaterBarnaby Smith
Jamie BeamishAugustine Phillips
Cristian ValleAntonio Swaarvey
Adam GalbraithThomas Dalglesh
James BerkeryJeremy Nightstand

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