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Season 1

Season 1

2017

Directed by Shekhar Kapur · Jonathan Teplitzky · Magnus Martens

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Season 1

Directed by Shekhar Kapur · Jonathan Teplitzky · Magnus Martens

2017

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.

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The Play's the Thing

E1. The Play's the Thing

Jul 10, 2017 · 60m

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.

Cowards Die Many Times

E2. Cowards Die Many Times

Jul 10, 2017 · 60m

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.

The Two Gentlemen

E3. The Two Gentlemen

Jul 17, 2017 · 60m

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.

Brave New World

E4. Brave New World

Jul 24, 2017 · 60m

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.

The Marriage of True Minds

E5. The Marriage of True Minds

Jul 31, 2017 · 60m

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.

Something Wicked This Way Comes

E6. Something Wicked This Way Comes

Aug 7, 2017 · 60m

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.

What Dreams May Come

E7. What Dreams May Come

Aug 14, 2017 · 60m

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.

Your Houses

E8. Your Houses

Aug 21, 2017 · 60m

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.

Play the Devil

E9. Play the Devil

Aug 28, 2017 · 60m

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.

Once, Bright Angel

E10. Once, Bright Angel

Sep 4, 2017 · 60m

Will and the company are shocked by a terrible discovery; they must risk everything in a life and death struggle for survival.

Details

Release dateJul 10, 2017

End dateSep 4, 2017

Episodes10

LanguageEN