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Quick Info
Status: Canceled
Network: TNT
Type: Scripted
Rating: 5.9/10
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Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 2017, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.9 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in United States of America, United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Laurie Davidson
William Shakespeare
Olivia DeJonge
Alice Burbage
Ewen Bremner
Richard Topcliffe
Mattias Inwood
Richard Burbage
Jamie Campbell Bower
Christopher Marlowe
William Houston
Kemp
Colm Meaney
James Burbage
Geoffrey Freshwater
Barnaby Smith
Seasons
Season 1
10 Episodes • Aired 2017-07-10
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.
