Shardlake

6.9

Production

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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Official Trailer

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Arthur Hughes, Sean Bean and Anthony Boyle step back in time in Shardlake | BAFTA

Seasons

4 Episodes • Premiered 2024

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1. Episode 1

6.2

Shardlake travels to Scarnsea to begin his investigation into a brutal murder at a remote monastery.

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2. Episode 2

6.5

Shardlake hears a shocking allegation that incriminates Cromwell, and could put himself in danger.

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3. Episode 3

6.5

Another death leads Shardlake to a gruesome discovery, changing the course of the investigation.

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4. Episode 4

6.8

Shardlake feels the wrath of Cromwell, but he returns in hope that he may finally unravel the truth.

Cast

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Arthur Hughes

Matthew Shardlake

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Anthony Boyle

Jack Barak

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Babou Ceesay

Abbot Fabian

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Paul Kaye

Brother Jerome

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Ruby Ashbourne Serkis

Alice

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Brian Vernel

Brother Mortimus

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David Pearse

Brother Edwig

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Irfan Shamji

Brother Guy

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Joe Barber

Simon Whelplay

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Miles Barrow

Brother Gabriel

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Mike Noble

Bugge

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