The year is 1536. Lawyer Matthew Shardlake finds his life turned upside down when Thomas Cromwell sends him to investigate a suspicious death at the remote monastery of Scarnsea. Deception, deceit, and corruption are rife as it soon becomes clear that the murder is not the first. Shardlake is drawn into a web of lies that threatens not only his integrity but his life.
Cast: Arthur Hughes, Anthony Boyle, Babou Ceesay
Season 1
4 episodes
1. Episode 1Shardlake travels to Scarnsea to begin his investigation into a brutal murder at a remote monastery.TV-14CC53minMay 1, 2024
2. Episode 2Shardlake hears a shocking allegation that incriminates Cromwell, and could put himself in danger.TV-14CC49minMay 1, 2024
3. Episode 3Another death leads Shardlake to a gruesome discovery, changing the course of the investigation.TV-14CC50minMay 1, 2024
4. Episode 4Shardlake feels the wrath of Cromwell, but he returns in hope that he may finally unravel the truth.TV-14CC56minMay 1, 2024
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Shardlake
God knows who did it.
The year is 1536. Lawyer Matthew Shardlake finds his life turned upside down when Thomas Cromwell sends him to investigate a suspicious death at the remote monastery of Scarnsea. Deception, deceit, and corruption are rife as it soon becomes clear that the murder is not the first. Shardlake is drawn into a web of lies that threatens not only his integrity but his life.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Stephen Butchard, C. J. Sansom
- Studio
- The Forge Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company EMEA, Runaway Fridge Productions
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
