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.
God knows who did it.
Creator: Stephen Butchard, C. J. Sansom
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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Shardlake is a 2024 drama and mystery TV series from the United Kingdom created by Stephen Butchard and C. J. Sansom, starring Arthur Hughes, Anthony Boyle and Babou Ceesay. It first aired on May 1, 2024. The series has 1 season and 4 episodes on Disney+. Audiences rate it 6.7/10 from 55 votes — mixed to positive.
“God knows who did it.”
Shardlake premiered on May 1, 2024.
Shardlake was created by Stephen Butchard and C. J. Sansom.
The main cast includes Arthur Hughes, Anthony Boyle, Babou Ceesay, Paul Kaye and Ruby Ashbourne Serkis.
Shardlake has 1 season (4 episodes). Status: Canceled.
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It holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 55 ratings, so fans of drama and mystery titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
🏆 Awards: 1 nomination total
Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.
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| S1 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
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Stephen Butchard
Arthur Hughes
Anthony Boyle
Babou Ceesay
Paul Kaye
Ruby Ashbourne Serkis
Brian Vernel
David Pearse
Irfan Shamji
Joe Barber
Miles Barrow