There is money to be made investing in cargos from the New World, but while Marlowe invests in tobacco and potato products, Will would rather invest in building a new theatre. But when Will's savings go missing, he is forced to make a rather unusual bargain with his rival Robert Greene.

Meanwhile, Kate's frustration with the lack of roles for women leads her to make a rather dramatic intervention.

Upstart Crow Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - Star Crossed Lovers
• s01e02 - The Play's the Thing
• s01e03 - The Apparel Proclaims the Man
• s01e04 - Love Is Not Love
• s01e05 - What Bloody Man Is That?
• s01e06 - The Quality of Mercy

Upstart Crow Show Summary

Comedy about William Shakespeare as he starts to make a name for himself in London while also trying to be a good husband and father for his family in Stratford-upon-Avon.