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Miniseries – Will

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It's 1589 in Elizabethan England, where a young William Shakespeare arrives from the small town of Stratford to an electric London punk-rock theatre scene. This seductive, violent world inspires Will to dream big, but his budding talent faces rioting audiences, religious fanatics and raucous sideshows. Attracted to Will is the beautiful, rebellious Alice Burbage, who is forbidden by society from pursuing a career in the theater. However, a chance encounter leads Alice's brother Richard to team with Will to create what soon becomes the greatest actor-writer partnership the world has ever seen. The drama series, says TNT, is told in a bold, contemporary style and played to a modern soundtrack that exposes all of Shakespeare's recklessness, lustful temptations and tortured brilliance.
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A misguided attempt to dress up the life and times of Shakespeare, Will drowns in its own frothy mess.

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Judy Berman Pitchfork ... the new TNT series is so enamored with its Punk Shakespeare concept, it barely has time to tell a story. Sep 21, 2017 Full Review Jo Livingstone The New Republic Why not cast Marlowe and Shakespeare and Burbage as handsome anti-heroes? And as long as the jokes keep coming thick and fast Will is, surprisingly, a seriously watchable morsel. Jul 21, 2017 Full Review Liz Shannon Miller IndieWire Sure, it's fun to see Shakespeare get some; fortunately, Will manages to find depth beyond that. Rated: B+ Jul 11, 2017 Full Review Eric Thurm Esquire Magazine While Will is a bad addition to the canon of modern work about Shakespeare, it's a relevant addition to an even more important genre: dramas about hot versions of historical figures. Oct 17, 2018 Full Review Lacy Baugher The Tracking Board Will has triumphed over Topcliffe and arrived at a certain level of stardom, and everyone -- even Marlowe -- recognizes his skill. Jun 23, 2018 Full Review Ariana Romero Refinery29 Let's hope one day the stages of Will and the casting couches of Hollywood will seem like distant, impossible nightmares. Sep 26, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member I REALLY LOVE WILL!!!! The acting was absolutely phenomenal on everyone's part, This show has so much potential and is beyond deserving of a second season, or even a spin-off show on Christopher Marlowe and his life! This show is a must watch and became one of my Top 10 favorite shows of ALL TIME Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Laurie Davidson

William Shakespeare

Olivia DeJonge

Alice Burbage

Ewen Bremner

Richard Topcliffe

Colm Meaney

James Burbage

Mattias Inwood

Richard Burbage

Jamie Campbell Bower

Christopher Marlowe

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 10, 2017 The Play's the Thing In 1589, a time of religious turmoil in England, Will Shakespeare arrives from the small town of Stratford to the wild streets of London with little more than a dream and a treacherous letter. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 10, 2017 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 17, 2017 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 24, 2017 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 31, 2017 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 7, 2017 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. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 14, 2017 What Dreams May Come With the theater in jeopardy, Will enlists the help of a beautiful and talented friend; Alice turns to Southwell for comfort; an existential crisis leads Marlowe back to the dubious Edward Kelly. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 21, 2017 Your Houses A shocked Will learns of Alice's new passion; haunted by his inability to write, Marlowe embarks on a self-destructive path; plague haunts London; Richard discovers what he believes in. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 28, 2017 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. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 4, 2017 Once, Bright Angel Will and the company are shocked by a terrible discovery, and they must risk everything in a life and death struggle for survival. Details

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Season Info

Director
Magnus Martens, Shekhar Kapur
Executive Producer
Craig Pearce, Shekhar Kapur, Alison Owen, Debra Hayward, Vince Gerardis, Howard Braunstein, Louise Rosager
Screenwriter
Craig Pearce, Corinne Marrinan
Network
TNT
Rating
TV-MA (S|L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 10, 2017