
6.8
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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1Episode 1Episode 1
53 min
Shardlake travels to Scarnsea to begin his investigation into a brutal murder at a remote monastery.
2Episode 2Episode 2
49 min
Shardlake hears a shocking allegation that incriminates Cromwell, and could put himself in danger.
3Episode 3Episode 3
50 min
Another death leads Shardlake to a gruesome discovery, changing the course of the investigation.
4Episode 4Episode 4
56 min
Shardlake feels the wrath of Cromwell, but he returns in hope that he may finally unravel the truth.

Arthur Hughes
Matthew Shardlake

Anthony Boyle
Jack Barak

Babou Ceesay
Abbot Fabian

Paul Kaye
Brother Jerome

Ruby Ashbourne Serkis
Alice

Brian Vernel
Brother Mortimus

David Pearse
Brother Edwig

Irfan Shamji
Brother Guy

Joe Barber
Simon Whelplay

Miles Barrow
Brother Gabriel
Mike Noble
Bugge
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