Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius
Love, conflict, family - nobody's done it better. Acting legends reflect on the greatest writer who ever lived – and the dangerous, exciting world that ignited his creativity.
Seasons
1. Ambition and Chaos
Air Date: 2023-11-08
Shakespeare waves goodbye to his family to follow his dream of becoming a playwright. He enters a world of plague, rivalry and every possible kind of danger.
2. Fortune and Tragedy
Air Date: 2023-11-15
As Shakespeare achieves fame and fortune, a political scandal threatens his life and a family tragedy sees him question the cost of his success
3. Treason and Mortality
Air Date: 2023-11-22
In the fallout of the Gunpowder Plot, a family scandal threatens Shakespeare’s reputation. Creating his most epic and tragic work yet, his legacy is at risk of being lost forever.
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Rating
5.3/10
Release Date
2023-11-08
Episodes
3 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Production Companies
72 Films