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Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius

4.320231 seasonTV SeriesDocumentaryDrama

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.

DirectorJulian Jones
ProducerDavid Glover

Where to watch

ABC iviewABC iview
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Ambition and Chaos
Nov 8, 2023 4.5
E2
Fortune and Tragedy
Nov 15, 2023 4.0
E3
Treason and Mortality
Nov 22, 2023 4.7

Cast · Directed by Julian Jones

JSJuliet Stevenson
Juliet Stevenson
Self - Narrator
DBDaniel Boyarsky
Daniel Boyarsky
William Shakespeare
JBJessie Buckley
Jessie Buckley
Self
BCBrian Cox
Brian Cox
Self
MFMartin Freeman
Martin Freeman
Self
JDJudi Dench
Judi Dench
Self
LCLolita Chakrabarti
Lolita Chakrabarti
Self
GBGordon Brown
Gordon Brown
Self

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Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius?

Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius is streaming on ABC iview in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius on Netflix?

No, Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on ABC iview.

Is Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on ABC iview instead.

Where can I watch Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius for free?

Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius is available to stream free (with ads) on ABC iview in Australia.

How many seasons are in Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius?

Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2023.

Are all episodes of Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius?

No — Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.