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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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Will Season 1 Episode 1 - The Play's the Thing
    7.1/10(159 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Shekhar Kapur
    Writer:Craig Pearce

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  2. Will Season 1 Episode 2 - Cowards Die Many Times
    7.5/10(123 votes)

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Shekhar Kapur
    Writer:Craig Pearce

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  3. Will Season 1 Episode 4 - Brave New World
    7.6/10(81 votes)

    S1:E4

    Marlowe introduces Will to the decadent elite of London but things take a macabre turn. Alice is disillusioned and Will must fight for all that he holds dear.

    Director:Elliott Lester
    Writer:Cat Jones

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  4. Will Season 1 Episode 5 - The Marriage of True Minds
    7.6/10(75 votes)

    S1:E5

    An unexpected arrival from out-of-town sends Will's world spinning. A transcendental experience leads Marlowe to deal with his past. Topcliffe deciphers a code that throws Will into a life and death situation.

    Director:Elliott Lester
    Writers:Craig Pearce, Jacquelin Perske

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  5. Will Season 1 Episode 7 - What Dreams May Come
    7.9/10(63 votes)

    S1:E7

    With the theatre in jeopardy, Will enlists the help of a beautiful and talented friend. Alice turns to Southwell for comfort and an existential crisis leads Marlowe back to the dubious Edward Kelly.

    Director:Magnus Martens
    Writer:Sarah Byrd

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  6. Will Season 1 Episode 6 - Something Wicked This Way Comes
    8.0/10(68 votes)

    S1:E6

    Tensions rise as Will and Alice continue to collaborate, while Anne attempts to adjust to London life. Love forces Marlowe to confront his darkest fears. Presto is forced to confront true evil.

    Director:Magnus Martens
    Writer:Corinne Marrinan

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  7. Will Season 1 Episode 8 - Your Houses
    8.1/10(67 votes)

    S1:E8

    Will is shocked to learn of Alice's new passion. Haunted by his inability to write, Marlowe embarks on a self-destructive path. Plague haunts London, and Richard discovers what he believes in.

    Director:Jonathan Teplitzky
    Writer:Mark Steilen

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  8. Will Season 1 Episode 3 - The Two Gentlemen
    8.2/10(101 votes)

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Shekhar Kapur
    Writers:Craig Pearce, Jacquelin Perske

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  9. Will Season 1 Episode 10 - Once, Bright Angel
    8.2/10(64 votes)

    S1:E10

    Will and the company are shocked by a terrible discovery; they must risk everything in a life and death struggle for survival.

    Director:Shekhar Kapur
    Writer:Craig Pearce

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  10. Will Season 1 Episode 9 - Play the Devil
    8.4/10(56 votes)

    S1:E9

    To write his new play, Will must confront Topcliffe. To achieve greatness Richard must tell his father a harsh truth. Alice contemplates a perilous mission.

    Director:Jonathan Teplitzky
    Writer:David Rambo

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Play's the Thing" is the worst rated episode of "Will". It scored 7.1/10 based on 159 votes. Directed by Shekhar Kapur and written by Craig Pearce, it aired on 7/10/2017. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Cowards Die Many Times".