TV tonight: 'Will' premieres, 'Who's Line is it Anyway?'

Will
TNT, 9 ET/PT
 
Shakespeare was never this cool. TNT’s latest summer diversion follows a young William Shakespeare, played by newcomer Laurie Davidson, after he arrives in London in 1589 but before he rose to historical acclaim. The series offers a “rock and roll” version of the playwright, with a modern soundtrack and plenty of sexy drama and intrigue. It’s kicking off with back-to-back episodes, featuring young Will’s arrival in the English capital, and initial threats to his theater from the potential departure of a popular actor called Kemp (William Houston).

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Whose Line is it Anyway?
CW, 9 ET/PT
 
CW’s revival of the improv comedy series is always a thoroughly enjoyable half-hour. It features comedians Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, and host Aisha Tyler with a special guest making up comedy on their feet. This week’s guest is Star Trek alum (and Big Bang Theory guest star) Wil Wheaton, who brings his nerdy brand of humor to the sketches. 
 
Batman
WGN America, 7 ET/PT
 
Before Ben Affleck, Christian Bale, George Clooney and Val Kilmer, Michael Keaton wore the cowl of the Caped Crusader in Tim Burton’s 1989 film. In addition to helping launch the modern superhero movie, this outing from the Dark Knight gave us Jack Nicholson’s version of the Joker, whose smiling, unsettling villain is still one of the best.