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The Worst Episodes of Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius

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Every episode of Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius!

The Worst Episodes of 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...

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    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Fortune and Tragedy

    S1:E2

    As Shakespeare achieves fame and fortune, a political scandal threatens his life and a family tragedy sees him question the cost of his success

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Ambition and Chaos

    S1:E1

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Treason and Mortality

    S1:E3

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Worst Episodes Summary

"Fortune and Tragedy" is the worst rated episode of "Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius". It scored 5/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/15/2023. This episode scored 0.7 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Ambition and Chaos".