Slings and Arrows
8.82003TV-14
One of TV's greatest shows (The A.V. Club), this darkly comic Canadian series follows a dysfunctional Shakespearean theatre troupe, exposing the high drama, scorching battles, and electrifying thrills that happen behind the scenes. Paul Gross (Tales of the City) leads an outstanding ensemble cast, with Season 1 guest stars Rachel McAdams (The Notebook) and Luke Kirby (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel).
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Episodes (6)
- 1. Oliver's DreamNovember 2, 200346minTV-MASubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
Geoffrey Tennant carries on with a production of The Tempest despite the reality that his ragtag theatre company is broke. Over at the New Burbage Shakespearean Festival, Geoffrey’s former mentor, Oliver Welles, opens a lavishly backed but artistically hollow Midsummer Night’s Dream. - 2. Geoffrey's ReturnNovember 9, 200346minTV-MASubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
Geoffrey discovers that death has not completely silenced Oliver. New Burbage general manager Richard Smith-Jones takes over Oliver’s memorial, while wide-eyed acting apprentice Kate McNab sneaks off to Toronto for a commercial audition. - 3. Madness in Great OnesNovember 16, 200346minTV-MASubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
Geoffrey passes off the theatre’s new production of Hamlet to flamboyant visiting director Darren Nichols. Kate and Jack take an afternoon off and feed the rumor mill. Scheming board member Holly Day spirits Richard off for recreation and research in Toronto. - 4. Outrageous FortuneNovember 23, 200346minTV-MASubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
Geoffrey broods in jail, where Oliver’s spirit drops by to counsel him. Kate and Jack’s friendship moves to a higher plane. Ellen’s dirt-biker boy toy defends her honor, and Geoffrey fires Darren, which reassures the cast but worries the board of directors. - 5. A Mirror Up to NatureNovember 30, 200347minTV-MASubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
With unglued Geoffrey taking up the reins of Hamlet, Richard and Holly feel certain the production will flop. Geoffrey digs in and believes there’s more to Jack than they’ve seen so far. Then Ellen’s pet chameleon ably assists him in recasting Ophelia. - 6. Playing the SwanDecember 7, 200346minTV-MASubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
It’s high noon in the Shakespearean corral. Opening day for Hamlet has arrived, and Jack has disappeared. Ellen comes clean about what really happened on that fateful night seven years ago. Kate finds Jack, the lights go up, and against all odds, magic happens.
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- Directors
- Peter Wellington
- Producers
- Rhombus Media
- Network
- Acorn TVAMC Plus Independent
- Supporting actors
- Stephen Ouimette