Will — Season 1
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 fan
About this season
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 (10)
1. The Play's the Thing
4.5Aired 10 July 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.
2. Cowards Die Many Times
7.0Aired 10 July 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.
3. The Two Gentlemen
8.0Aired 17 July 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.
4. Brave New World
7.0Aired 24 July 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.
5. The Marriage of True Minds
7.0Aired 31 July 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.
6. Something Wicked This Way Comes
7.0Aired 7 August 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.
7. What Dreams May Come
7.0Aired 14 August 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.
8. Your Houses
8.0Aired 21 August 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.
9. Play the Devil
Aired 28 August 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.
10. Once, Bright Angel
Aired 4 September 2017 • 60 min
Will and the company are shocked by a terrible discovery; they must risk everything in a life and death struggle for survival.