The read
The series ran 1 season across 10 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
29 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 10 ep2017 |
Key crew
- FryarsOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Laurie DavidsonWilliam Shakespeare
- Olivia DeJongeAlice Burbage
- Ewen BremnerRichard Topcliffe
- Mattias InwoodRichard Burbage
- Jamie Campbell BowerChristopher Marlowe
- William HoustonKemp
- Colm MeaneyJames Burbage
- Geoffrey FreshwaterBarnaby Smith
- Jamie BeamishAugustine Phillips
- Cristian ValleAntonio Swaarvey
- Adam GalbraithThomas Dalglesh
- James BerkeryJeremy Nightstand
Stills
Themes
punk rockhistorical drama16th centurybased on real person