Series synopsis
Will is an American crime drama comedy television series that premiered on TNT on July 10, 2017. It ended on September 4, 2017. It was created by Craig Pearce. It stars Laurie Davidson, Olivia DeJonge, Ewen Bremner and Mattias Inwood.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: The truth is out of control.
Cast and characters
Leading 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
Supporting cast
- 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
- Lukas Rolfe as Presto
- Max Bennett as Robert Southwell
- Nancy Carroll as Ellen Burbage
- Clive Rowe as Boxman
Guest cast
- Lukas Rolfe as Presto
- Max Bennett as Robert Southwell
- Nancy Carroll as Ellen Burbage
- Clive Rowe as Boxman
- Abigail Hardingham as Moll
- Shane Zaza as Autolycus Brewit
- George Sear as Billy Cooper
- Gerald Tyler as Ross
- Edward Hayter as Thomas Walsingham
- Michael Nardone as Edward Arden
- Leon Annor as Marcus
- Tadhg Murphy as Baxter
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 56 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | July 10, 2017 | May 2, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 10 | February 20, 2024 | May 21, 2024 |
| Season 3 | 18 | January 7, 2025 | May 13, 2025 |
| Season 4 | 18 | January 6, 2026 | May 5, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
July 10, 2017 |
| 2 |
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. |
July 10, 2017 |
| 3 |
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. |
July 17, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Me Llamo Will Trent A car bomb ignites a thrilling investigation for Will and bomb expert Cricket, revealing more than meets the eye. As intrigue unfolds, Angie battles to return to work, Ormewood’s home life complicates, and Faith develops her relationship with Luke. |
February 20, 2024 |
| 2 |
It's the Work I Signed Up For Will confronts James at the prison, unraveling inmate secrets; Ormewood works on his familial relationships; Angie faces a pivotal moment that brings back memories from her past. |
February 27, 2024 |
| 3 |
You Don't Have to Understand With several civilians dead and one woman missing, Will and Faith question a suspicious pastor ahead of the councilman’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. Meanwhile, Angie joins Ormewood back in the field to investigate a sauna murder. |
March 5, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I'm a Guest Here (1) When two off-duty cops are wounded, the GBI must track down Special Agent Will Trent, who recently fled town to help solve the case. As the investigation unfolds, Will is drawn into his past to clear a friend’s name amid rivalries and corruption. |
January 7, 2025 |
| 2 |
Sunny-Side Up (2) Under mounting political pressure, the GBI and ADA Marion Alba race against time to rescue a kidnapped child, all while uncovering dark secrets that could shatter their preconceived notions of the law enforcement community. |
January 14, 2025 |
| 3 |
Find a New Pond A dispute within a family-owned business leads to multiple poisonings, pulling Will and Faith into a tangled web of secrets and corporate intrigue. Meanwhile, Angie, eager to rejoin the force, makes a discovery at Waldorf Estates. |
January 21, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
...Speaking of Sharks (1) Five months after the attack on the GBI, a figure from Will's past escapes prison, forcing him to defy orders and launch a search that rips open old wounds and threatens to destroy everything he's fought to rebuild. |
January 6, 2026 |
| 2 |
Love Takes Time (2) When Will disappears and is presumed dead, the team scrambles for answers. As Angie questions the evidence, it becomes clear something isn’t adding up, while Will, trapped and wounded, races to outsmart his captor. |
January 13, 2026 |
| 3 |
Studio 4B When a model is murdered, Will and Faith dive into a twisted art-world conspiracy, aided by Ava, his former flame. Meanwhile, Betty’s instincts turn a routine neighborhood check for Ormewood, Angie and Nico into a critical lead on a dangerous case. |
January 20, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TNT |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 10, 2017 |
| Last aired | September 4, 2017 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Monday at 23:00:00 |