Viewers of Shardlake season 1 are wondering how many episodes are in the series and when each new episode comes out. Shardlake is a historical thriller-drama period series that is based on C.J. Sansom’s historical mystery books of the same name. The series is set during Henry VIII’s reign in the 16th century and follows a lawyer sent to investigate a mysterious death at a monastery in the remote town of Scarnsea.
Here’s how many episodes are in Shardlake season 1 and on what day new episodes come out.
How many episodes are in Shardlake season 1?
Shardlake season 1 has 4 episodes.
Shardlake’s story revolves around Matthew Shardlake, a lawyer whose life changes when he is asked by Thomas Cromwell to investigate a mysterious murder that occured at a monastery in Scarnsea, a remote town. Shardlake is accompanied in his investigations by Jack Barak. Soon enough, Shardlake finds himself tangled in a web of deception, corruption, and dishonesty that threaten to change his character for either the better or for the worse.
The cast of Shardlake 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, and Brian Vernel as Brother Mortimus.
When do new Shardlake episodes come out?
All episodes of Shardlake season 1 are currently available to watch. There are no new episodes.
The official synopsis for the series reads:
“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.”
