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.
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- ZokkiieJuly 29, 2025Surprisingly gripping! Shardlake blends mystery and Tudor politics with real style. The performances are strong, the setting is gorgeous, and the story keeps you hooked. It’s not perfect, but it had serious potential to grow into something great. Too bad it was cancelled—felt like it was just getting started.
Shardlake Trivia
Shardlake has 1 season.
Shardlake has 4 episodes.
The key characters in Shardlake are Matthew Shardlake (Arthur Hughes), Jack Barak (Anthony Boyle), Abbot Fabian (Babou Ceesay).
Shardlake was directed by Justin Chadwick.
Shardlake was produced by John Griffin.
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.
Shardlake is rated TV-14.
Shardlake is a Drama, Mystery, History show.
Shardlake has an audience rating of 7.5 out of 10.
Shardlake episodes are 54m long.
There is no information yet from the studio on if there will be another season.