Will
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.
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The wild story of young William Shakespeare's arrival onto the punk-rock theatre scene of 16th century London — the seductive, violent world where his raw talent faces rioting audiences, religious fanatics, and raucous side-shows. A contemporary take on Shakespeare's life, played to a modern soundtrack that exposes all his recklessness, lustful temptations and brilliance.
1The Play's the Thing10 Jul 2017 · 60m · ★ 4.5It'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.
2Cowards Die Many Times10 Jul 2017 · 60m · ★ 7.0Will 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.
3The Two Gentlemen17 Jul 2017 · 60m · ★ 8.0Will 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.
4Brave New World24 Jul 2017 · 60m · ★ 7.0Marlowe 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.
5The Marriage of True Minds31 Jul 2017 · 60m · ★ 7.0An 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.
6Something Wicked This Way Comes7 Aug 2017 · 60m · ★ 7.0Tensions 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.
7What Dreams May Come14 Aug 2017 · 60m · ★ 7.0With 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.
8Your Houses21 Aug 2017 · 60m · ★ 8.0Will 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.
9Play the Devil28 Aug 2017 · 60mTo write his new play, Will must confront Topcliffe. To achieve greatness Richard must tell his father a harsh truth. Alice contemplates a perilous mission.
10Once, Bright Angel4 Sept 2017 · 60mWill and the company are shocked by a terrible discovery; they must risk everything in a life and death struggle for survival.
Details
- Created by
- Craig Pearce
- First aired
- 10 Jul 2017
- Last aired
- 4 Sept 2017
- Status
- Canceled
- Language
- English
- Network
- TNT
- Episodes
- 10
- Votes
- 29 on TMDB
Cast
Laurie DavidsonWilliam Shakespeare
Olivia DeJongeAlice Burbage
Ewen BremnerRichard Topcliffe
Mattias InwoodRichard Burbage
Jamie Campbell BowerChristopher Marlowe
William HoustonKemp
Colm MeaneyJames Burbage- GGeoffrey FreshwaterBarnaby Smith
Jamie BeamishAugustine Phillips- CCristian ValleAntonio Swaarvey
Adam GalbraithThomas Dalglesh- JJames BerkeryJeremy Nightstand
Kenneth CollardJustice Young
Jonathan JaynesAstor Blunt
