
Will
2017 · 1 season · 10 episodes · Drama
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.
Seasons
1 season · 10 episodes- 1
The Play's the Thing
10 Jul 2017 1h
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.
- 2
Cowards Die Many Times
10 Jul 2017 1h
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.
- 3
The Two Gentlemen
17 Jul 2017 1h
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.
- 4
Brave New World
24 Jul 2017 1h
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.
- 5
The Marriage of True Minds
31 Jul 2017 1h
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.
- 6
Something Wicked This Way Comes
7 Aug 2017 1h
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.
- 7
What Dreams May Come
14 Aug 2017 1h
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.
- 8
Your Houses
21 Aug 2017 1h
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.
- 9
Play the Devil
28 Aug 2017 1h
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.
- 10
Once, Bright Angel
4 Sept 2017 1h
Will and the company are shocked by a terrible discovery; they must risk everything in a life and death struggle for survival.
Cast
Laurie Davidson William Shakespeare
Olivia DeJonge Alice Burbage
Ewen Bremner Richard Topcliffe
Mattias Inwood Richard Burbage
Jamie Campbell Bower Christopher Marlowe
William Houston Kemp
Colm Meaney James Burbage Geoffrey Freshwater Barnaby Smith
Jamie Beamish Augustine Phillips Cristian Valle Antonio Swaarvey
Adam Galbraith Thomas Dalglesh James Berkery Jeremy NightstandReviews 0
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