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Will

TV·2017–2017·1 season, 10 episodes·TNT·Drama·1h·Created by Craig Pearce

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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.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Will S01E03The Two GentlemenS01E03 · 8.0Will 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.
  2. 02Will S01E08Your HousesS01E08 · 8.0Will 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.
  3. 03Will S01E02Cowards Die Many TimesS01E02 · 7.0Will 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.

Castfull cast & details

Laurie DavidsonLaurie DavidsonWilliam ShakespeareOlivia DeJongeOlivia DeJongeAlice BurbageEwen BremnerEwen BremnerRichard TopcliffeMattias InwoodMattias InwoodRichard BurbageJamie Campbell BowerJamie Campbell BowerChristopher MarloweWilliam HoustonWilliam HoustonKempColm MeaneyColm MeaneyJames Burbage
Geoffrey Freshwater
Geoffrey FreshwaterBarnaby Smith

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2017Aired 6.9Season avg
  1. S01E01Will S01E01The Play's the ThingJuly 10, 2017 4.5It's 1589, a time of religious turmoil in Protestant England when to be Catholic could be a death sentence - Will Shakespeare arrives from a
  2. S01E02Will S01E02Cowards Die Many TimesJuly 10, 2017 7.0Will is plagued with guilt over the arrest of a rival playwright, and he makes a dangerous confession to the sightly, rebellious Alice. The
  3. S01E03Will S01E03Season's bestThe Two GentlemenJuly 17, 2017 8.0Will 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 danger
  4. S01E04Will S01E04Brave New WorldJuly 24, 2017 7.0Marlowe introduces Will to the decadent elite of London but things take a macabre turn. Alice is disillusioned and Will must fight for all t
  5. S01E05Will S01E05The Marriage of True MindsJuly 31, 2017 7.0An unexpected arrival from out-of-town sends Will's world spinning. A transcendental experience leads Marlowe to deal with his past. Topclif
  6. S01E06Will S01E06Something Wicked This Way ComesAugust 7, 2017 7.0Tensions rise as Will and Alice continue to collaborate, while Anne attempts to adjust to London life. Love forces Marlowe to confront his d
  7. S01E07Will S01E07What Dreams May ComeAugust 14, 2017 7.0With the theatre in jeopardy, Will enlists the help of a beautiful and talented friend. Alice turns to Southwell for comfort and an existent
  8. S01E08Will S01E08Your HousesAugust 21, 2017 8.0Will is shocked to learn of Alice's new passion. Haunted by his inability to write, Marlowe embarks on a self-destructive path. Plague haunt
  9. S01E09Will S01E09Play the DevilAugust 28, 2017—To write his new play, Will must confront Topcliffe. To achieve greatness Richard must tell his father a harsh truth. Alice contemplates a p
  10. S01E10Will S01E10Once, Bright AngelSeptember 4, 2017—Will and the company are shocked by a terrible discovery; they must risk everything in a life and death struggle for survival.

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