Will
A drama about the lost years of young William Shakespeare after his arrival to London in 1589--when theatre was like rock'n'roll and a young man with a dream changed the world with his words.
Cast:Laurie Davidson , Olivia DeJonge , Ewen Bremner , Mattias Inwood , Jamie Campbell Bower , William Houston , Colm Meaney , Geoffrey Freshwater , Jamie Beamish , Cristian Valle , Adam Galbraith , James Berkery , Kenneth Collard , Jonathan Jaynes , Benny Maslov , Ash Mukherjee , Perran Pryor , James T. Bowman
S1.E1 ∙ The Play's the Thing
During a time of religious turmoil in England, Will Shakespeare arrives in London from the small town of Stratford with little more than a dream and a treasonous letter.
S1.E2 ∙ Cowards Die Many Times
Wracked with guilt over Baxter's arrest, Will confesses to the rebellious Alice. The theatre is threatened when a rival tries to lure the crowd-pleasing actor, Kemp, away.
S1.E3 ∙ The Two Gentlemen
Will has an epiphany that could bring him success, yet he needs Alice's help. Meanwhile, a magnetic fugitive from Will's past comes forth with a dangerous obligation.
S1.E4 ∙ 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 he holds dear.
S1.E5 ∙ 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.
S1.E6 ∙ Something Wicked This Way Comes
Tensions rise as Will (Laurie Davidson) and Alice (Olivia DeJonge) continue to collaborate, while Anne (Deirdre Mullins) attempts to adjust to London life. Love forces Marlowe (Jamie Campbell Bower) to confront his darkest fears. Presto (Lukas Rolfe) is forced to confront true evil.
S1.E7 ∙ What Dreams May Come
The theatre is jeopardized so Will enlists help from a beautiful and talented friend.
S1.E8 ∙ 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.
S1.E9 ∙ 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.
S1.E10 ∙ Once, Bright Angel
Will and the company are shocked by a terrible discovery; they must risk everything in a life and death struggle for survival.
