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