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 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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   1. The Play's the Thing

   2017-07-10 · 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.

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   2. Cowards Die Many Times

   2017-07-10 · 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.

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   3. The Two Gentlemen

   2017-07-17 · 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.

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   4. Brave New World

   2017-07-24 · 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.

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   5. The Marriage of True Minds

   2017-07-31 · 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.

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   6. Something Wicked This Way Comes

   2017-08-07 · 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.

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   7. What Dreams May Come

   2017-08-14 · 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.

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   8. Your Houses

   2017-08-21 · 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.

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   9. Play the Devil

   2017-08-28 · 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.

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    10. Once, Bright Angel

    2017-09-04 · 60m

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