EP 1AvailableNow playingEpisode 1
Shardlake travels to Scarnsea to begin his investigation into a brutal murder at a remote monastery.


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

Matthew Shardlake

Jack Barak

Abbot Fabian

Brother Jerome

Alice

Brother Mortimus

Brother Edwig

Brother Guy

Simon Whelplay

Brother Gabriel

Bugge