Episodes

Episodes
Romeo and Juliet secretly marry, witnessed by Benvolio and Rosaline. That night however, Romeo kills Tybalt and is sentenced to death, while Juliet is promised by her father to Count Paris. Romeo and Juliet each commit suicide, and Paris is left mortally wounded by Romeo. Prince Escalus, who had a previous relationship with Rosaline, returns to the city after years in Venice. He hopes to make peace between the Capulets and Montagues to prevent the city being conquered by its powerful neighbors. His calls for unity at Romeo and Juliet's funeral fail when a statue of Juliet commissioned by the Montagues as a gift to the Capulets is vandalized with the word "Harlot" by an unknown agitator. The two sides come to blows, which spirals into a city-wide riot.
 * 1.) In Fair Verona, Where We Lay Our Scene

Despite Escalus and Rosaline's feelings for each other, he orders that she marry Benvolio to ensure peace in Verona. Lord Capulet is secretly deeply in debt, which Lord Montague learns and plots to turn to his advantage. Guiliana becomes convinced that Rosaline masterminded Juliet's death. Livia takes desperate measures to heal Paris' wounds. Romeo's body is desecrated in a similar manner to Juliet's statue.
 * 2.) The Course of True Love Never Did Run Smooth

With the eyes of Verona's neighbors on them, Rosaline and Benvolio play the part of a lovestruck couple. However, a mysterious faction threaten the public betrothal ceremony. Meanwhile, a rift begins to develop between Escalus and Isabella. Lord Montague plots to undermine the Capulets by taking over the financing of a grand cathedral. Guiliana descends deeper into madness, and Lord Capulet begins to lose his own grip on reality. Livia and a recovering Paris grow closer.
 * 3.) All the World's a Stage

After their betrothal ceremony is attacked by a masked Truccio, Benvolio and Rosaline realize a conspiracy composed of Montagues and Capulets is attempting to foment war. They investigate, and manage to track down Truccio's Capulet accomplice. However, before they can question him, he is killed by a masked figure who frames Benvolio for the murder. Meanwhile, Lord Montague's estranged sister returns home after her third husband's death. Lady Capulet discovers the potion Juliet used to fake her death among Rosaline's belongings due to a cat knocking the bottle down to the floor. Venice threatens Verona after the Doge's brother is killed in the attack, and the ambassador requests that Isabella prostitute herself to the Doge. Friar Lawrence learns a terrible secret and flees the city.
 * 4.) Pluck Out the Heart of My Mystery


 * 5.) Nature Hath Framed Strange Fellows in Her Time


 * 6.) Hell is Empty and All the Devils Are Here


 * 7.) Something Wicked This Way Comes