
- British TV Shows, TV Comedies, TV Shows based on Books
- Creator(s): Ben Elton
- Director(s): Matt Lipsey
Synopsis
History and absurdity collide in this series focused on an upstart writer named William Shakespeare and his less-than-supportive family. Settle in, gentle viewer, for a humorous exploration into the Bard's chaotic home life. 'Tis tough being a genius.
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David Mitchell, Gemma Whelan, Liza Tarbuck, Harry Enfield, Paula Wilcox, Helen Monks, Rob Rouse, Mark Heap
Upstart Crow: Season 1
Season 1 of Upstart Crow has 6 episodes. Because different Netflix countries have different availability for episodes, you'll need to check the episode listing below to see which are available in Ireland.
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Will strives to give life to the character of Romeo while deflecting bad advice from his family, pacifying an irate actor and playing cupid.
- December 13, 2017
When Will's new play mysteriously disappears, Anne helps him search for a suspect. Meanwhile, Kate seeks honest feedback on her acting.
- December 13, 2017
When he's invited to Lord Southampton's posh party, Will goes in search of a dashing new look befitting a writer on the rise.
- December 13, 2017
Will's happiness over completing his 154th -- and final -- love sonnet may be short-lived when Anne realizes she's not often the subject.
- December 13, 2017
Eager to escape the rising risk of plague in the city, Will and company head for the country, where they run into three prophesying witches.
- December 13, 2017
Will hopes to invest in a new theater. But when his money goes missing, he's forced to strike a deal with an unusual ally.
- December 13, 2017
Upstart Crow: Season 2
Season 2 of Upstart Crow has 6 episodes. Because different Netflix countries have different availability for episodes, you'll need to check the episode listing below to see which are available in Ireland.
You can also click on any episode below to get more information on which Netflix countries it is available in.
Will endeavors to acquire a coat of arms, thinking it will get his family a bit of societal respect. Perhaps an African prince can help?
- April 17, 2019
Brace thyself, gentle viewer, for an episode in which Will reconnects with a mentor most foul while Marlowe and Greene hunt a spy in Warwickshire.
- April 17, 2019
The dastardly Robert Greene tricks Will into penning a play set in an exotic land, just as our hero is finding inspiration to be a rare bird, indeed.
- April 17, 2019
A play -- but with music. And it shall be called "a musical." But in order for his ingenious creation to sing, Will must (sigh) collaborate.
- April 17, 2019
Inspired by the success of "The Taming of the Shrew," Will sets out to see if his prose can make his own ill-mannered daughter a bit more agreeable.
- April 17, 2019
Will hath finally finished "Romeo and Juliet." Now, the time has come to cast the ill-fated pair -- but, lo, who shalt play the lovers fair?
- April 17, 2019