Will
Season 1
July 10, 2017
10Episodes
6.9
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.
Episodes
1. The Play's the Thing
4.5
July 10, 2017
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Lukas Rolfe, Nancy Carroll, Clive Rowe, Shane Zaza, Michael Nardone
2. Cowards Die Many Times
7.0
July 10, 2017
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Lukas Rolfe, Max Bennett, Nancy Carroll, Clive Rowe, Abigail Hardingham
3. The Two Gentlemen
8.0
July 17, 2017
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Lukas Rolfe, Max Bennett, Nancy Carroll, Abigail Hardingham, Shane Zaza
4. Brave New World
7.0
July 24, 2017
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Max Bennett, Nancy Carroll, Clive Rowe, Abigail Hardingham, Shane Zaza
5. The Marriage of True Minds
7.0
July 31, 2017
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Lukas Rolfe, Max Bennett, Nancy Carroll, Clive Rowe, Abigail Hardingham
6. Something Wicked This Way Comes
7.0
August 7, 2017
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Lukas Rolfe, Max Bennett, Nancy Carroll, Clive Rowe, Abigail Hardingham
7. What Dreams May Come
7.0
August 14, 2017
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Lukas Rolfe, Max Bennett, Nancy Carroll, Clive Rowe, Abigail Hardingham
8. Your Houses
8.0
August 21, 2017
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Lukas Rolfe, Max Bennett, Clive Rowe, Abigail Hardingham, Shane Zaza
9. Play the Devil
August 28, 2017
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Lukas Rolfe, Max Bennett, Nancy Carroll, Clive Rowe, Abigail Hardingham
