Curious about Shardlake Season 1‘s release date, trailer, cast, and plot? We have got you covered. Shardlake is a historical period crime drama series based on the Shardlake novels by C.J. Sansom. The story is set in the 16th century during Henry VIII’s reign and follows Matthew Shardlake, a lawyer sent to investigate a mysterious death at the remote Scarnsea monastery.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Release date — when is Shardlake Season 1 coming out?
Shardlake Season 1’s release date is May 1, 2024.
The May 1 release of Shardlake Season 1 happens one year after principal photography and filming began in March 2023.
Trailer — watch it now
You can watch the Shardlake Season 1 trailer below:
The Shardlake Season 1 trailer reveals what viewers can expect from the series’ storyline, such as the main narrative of Matthew Shardlake’s investigation of a mysterious murder at a remote Scarnsea monastery on behalf of Thomas Cromwell. Moreover, the trailer also hints at a gripping drama with many tense and emotional moments as character arcs and story beats collide and the heart of the mystery is reached.
Cast — who is in Shardlake Season 1?
Shardlake Season 1’s cast includes:
- Arthur Hughes as Matthew Shardlake
- Anthony Boyle as Jack Barak
- Sean Bean as Thomas Cromwell
- Babou Ceesay as Abbot Fabian
- Paul Kaye as Brother Jerome
- Ruby Ashbourne Serkis as Alice
- Peter Firth as Norfolk
- Matthew Steer as Goodhap
- Brian Vernel as Brother Mortimus
- Irfan Shamji as Brother Guy
- David Pearse as Brother Edwig
Plot – what’s the story about?
The main plot of Shardlake revolves around Matthew Shardlake, who at the behest of Thomas Cromwell arrives at a remote monastery in Scarnsea to investigate a suspicious murder.
In his investigation of the case, Shardlake finds many instances of corruption and deceit amongst the townsfolk that not only shapes his perception of the case but also his character. Shardlake soon finds himself tangled in a series of lies and complexities that could threaten or even damage his integrity and way of life. Viewers can expect to be treated to a story of a man whose perceptions, behavior, and ways of thinking are challenged by those around him.
