TNT’s "Will" imagines the wild, early years of William Shakespeare as a young man arriving in 16th-century London. This is not a stuffy historical drama; it’s a high-energy, punk-rock story about a brilliant and ambitious writer trying to make his mark. The series portrays London’s theater scene as a dangerous and seductive world, full of rebellious artists, religious fanatics, and powerful rivals. Will must navigate complex relationships, including a rivalry with the famous playwright Christopher Marlowe and a passionate romance with the talented Alice Burbage. With a modern soundtrack and a raw, vibrant style, the show explores the passion and chaos that forged a legend. The series has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.
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*Will* is a drama series that aired on TNT in the United States. The show explores the wild and rebellious early life of William Shakespeare, focusing on his arrival in 16th-century London as an ambitious young playwright. Set against a backdrop of religious turmoil and social change, *Will* offers a modern take on Shakespeare’s struggles to make it big while dealing with dangerous rivals, forbidden love, and family expectations. The series features lively performances, colorful costumes, and energetic music that blends historical detail with contemporary style. Although *Will* only ran for one season before being canceled, fans enjoyed its fresh perspective on the legendary writer’s beginnings. It has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.
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A drama about the lost years of young William Shakespeare after his arrival to London in 1589 -- when theatre was like rock and roll and a young man with a dream changed the world with his words.
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