TV series
Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius
2023, English, on BBC Two.
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
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 59 min
- Status
- Ended in 2023
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Where to watch Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius
Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India.
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Spectrum On DemandAvailability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E3: Treason and Mortality
Aired 22 November 2023
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 8 November 2023
- Last aired
- 22 November 2023
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius: quick answers
Is Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius worth watching?
Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius are there?
Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 59 minutes each.
Is Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius finished?
Yes. Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius ended in 2023, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius on?
Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius yet.
What shows are like Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius?
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