Shardlake (2024)

Drama · History · Mystery

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.

IMDb rating: 6.7 (5,076 votes)
Episode average: 7.2 ↑ +0.5 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Hulu
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

7.23 avg 4 episodes 7.1 → 7.4

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Episode #1.1	7.1	331
2	Episode #1.2	7.1	269
3	Episode #1.3	7.3	248
4	Episode #1.4	7.4	253