Name: Will
Released: 2017-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Laurie Davidson, Olivia DeJonge, Ewen Bremner

TV Show · Drama

Will tells the wild story of young William Shakespeare's (Laurie Davidson) 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.

2017 · 55m

Starring Laurie Davidson, Olivia DeJonge, Ewen Bremner

EPISODE 1

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 (Laurie Davidson) arrives from the small town of Stratford to the wild streets of London with little more than a dream and a treacherous letter.

55 min
EPISODE 2

Cowards Die Many Times

Wracked with guilt over the arrest of a rival playwright, Will makes a dangerous confession to the beautiful and rebellious Alice; the future of the theatre becomes threatened when another playhouse tempts crowd-pleasing actor Kemp.

45 min
EPISODE 3

The Two Gentlemen

Will has an epiphany that could lead him to success, but he needs Alice's help; a charismatic fugitive from Will's past burdens him.

46 min
EPISODE 4

Brave New World

Marlowe introduces Will to the decadent elite of London, but things take a macabre turn; Alice becomes disillusioned; Will must fight for all that he holds dear.

47 min
EPISODE 5

The Marriage of True Minds

An unexpected arrival 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.

46 min
EPISODE 6

Something Wicked This Way Comes

Tensions rise as Will and Alice continue to collaborate; Anne attempts to adjust to London life; love forces Marlowe to confront his darkest fears; Presto confronts true evil.

48 min