About
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.
Cast
Laurie Davidson
as William Shakespeare
Olivia DeJonge
as Alice Burbage
Ewen Bremner
as Richard Topcliffe
Mattias Inwood
as Richard Burbage
Jamie Campbell Bower
as Christopher Marlowe
William Houston
as Kemp
Colm Meaney
as James Burbage
Geoffrey Freshwater
as Barnaby Smith
Jamie Beamish
as Augustine Phillips
Cristian Valle
as Antonio Swaarvey
Adam Galbraith
as Thomas Dalglesh
James Berkery
as Jeremy Nightstand
Kenneth Collard
as Justice Young
Jonathan Jaynes
as Astor Blunt
Benny Maslov
as Tye Brewster
Ash Mukherjee
as Bryce Flintock
Episodes
Season 1
The Play's the Thing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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