The read
The series ran 1 season across 4 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
55 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 4 ep2024 |
Key crew
- Alex HeffesOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Arthur HughesMatthew Shardlake
- Anthony BoyleJack Barak
- Babou CeesayAbbot Fabian
- Paul KayeBrother Jerome
- Ruby Ashbourne SerkisAlice
- Brian VernelBrother Mortimus
- David PearseBrother Edwig
- Irfan ShamjiBrother Guy
- Joe BarberSimon Whelplay
- Miles BarrowBrother Gabriel
- Mike NobleBugge
Stills
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Themes
based on novel or bookwhodunit