Will

Name: Will
Released: 2017-07-10
Rating: 5.9

2017 · 1h 0m · TMDB 5.9/10 (29 votes)

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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About Will

It's a contemporary version of Shakespeare's life, played to a modern soundtrack that exposes all his recklessness, lustful temptations and brilliance.

Status: Canceled
TMDB rating: 5.9/10 from 29 votes
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 10

Seasons and episodes

The latest season with aired episodes is shown first. Specials are kept separate.

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Season 1

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S1 E1Jul 10, 201760 min

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.

TMDB 4.5/10 from 4 votes

S1 E2Jul 10, 201760 min

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.

TMDB 7.0/10 from 2 votes

S1 E3Jul 17, 201760 min

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.

TMDB 8.0/10 from 2 votes

S1 E4Jul 24, 201760 min

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.

TMDB 7.0/10 from 2 votes

S1 E5Jul 31, 201760 min

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.

TMDB 7.0/10 from 2 votes

S1 E6Aug 7, 201760 min

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.

TMDB 7.0/10 from 2 votes

S1 E7Aug 14, 201760 min

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.

TMDB 7.0/10 from 2 votes

S1 E8Aug 21, 201760 min

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.

TMDB 8.0/10 from 2 votes

S1 E9Aug 28, 201760 min

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.