Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius — Season 1, Episode 2: Fortune and Tragedy

Episode synopsis

As Shakespeare achieves fame and fortune, a political scandal threatens his life and a family tragedy sees him question the cost of his success

About Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius

Love, conflict, family - nobody's done it better. Acting legends reflect on the greatest writer who ever lived – and the dangerous, exciting world that ignited his creativity.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Ambition and Chaos
• E3Treason and Mortality