Series synopsis
Shardlake is a British drama mystery television series that premiered on Disney+ on May 1, 2024. It ended on May 1, 2024. It was created by Stephen Butchard, C. J. Sansom. It stars Arthur Hughes, Anthony Boyle, Babou Ceesay and Paul Kaye.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: God knows who did it.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Arthur Hughes as Matthew Shardlake
- Anthony Boyle as Jack Barak
- Babou Ceesay as Abbot Fabian
- Paul Kaye as Brother Jerome
- Ruby Ashbourne Serkis as Alice
- Brian Vernel as Brother Mortimus
- David Pearse as Brother Edwig
- Irfan Shamji as Brother Guy
Supporting cast
- Joe Barber as Simon Whelplay
- Miles Barrow as Brother Gabriel
- Mike Noble as Bugge
Guest cast
- Alex Bhat as Crowe
- Charlotte Christof as Orphan Stonegarden
- Sean Bean as Thomas Cromwell
- Matthew Steer as Doctor Goodhap
- Michael Rivers as Robin Singleton
- Ken Nwosu as Snook
- Hilary Tones as Old Annie
- Kimberley Nixon as Joan
- Alex Lowe as Brother Andrew
- Toby Eden as Boy Shardlake
- Timon Eis as Gatekeeper Boy
- Gergo Borbas as Bystander
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Shardlake travels to Scarnsea to begin his investigation into a brutal murder at a remote monastery. |
May 1, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Shardlake hears a shocking allegation that incriminates Cromwell, and could put himself in danger. |
May 1, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Another death leads Shardlake to a gruesome discovery, changing the course of the investigation. |
May 1, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 1, 2024 |
| Last aired | May 1, 2024 |
| Status | canceled |