TV series
Shardlake
2024, English, on Disney+. Created by Stephen Butchard & C. J. Sansom.
God knows who did it.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 56 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 2024
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Shardlake
Shardlake is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India.
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VI movies and tvAvailability in India as of 1 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E4: Episode 4
Aired 1 May 2024
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Stephen ButchardCreator
- C. J. SansomCreator
- Arthur HughesMatthew Shardlake · 4 ep
- Anthony BoyleJack Barak · 4 ep
- Babou CeesayAbbot Fabian · 4 ep
- Paul KayeBrother Jerome · 4 ep
- Ruby Ashbourne SerkisAlice · 4 ep
- Brian VernelBrother Mortimus · 4 ep
- David PearseBrother Edwig · 4 ep
- Irfan ShamjiBrother Guy · 4 ep
- Joe BarberSimon Whelplay · 4 ep
- Miles BarrowBrother Gabriel · 4 ep
- Mike NobleBugge · 4 ep
- Michael RiversRobin Singleton · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 1 May 2024
- Last aired
- 1 May 2024
- Network
- Disney+
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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News & fan talk
What Shardlake is based on
Shardlake is based on Shardlake series, a novel series by C. J. Sansom, published by Macmillan Publishers.
Novel series
Shardlake series
By C. J. Sansom
Published by Macmillan Publishers
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Shardlake: quick answers
Is Shardlake worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Shardlake are there?
Shardlake has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 56 minutes each.
Is Shardlake finished?
Yes. Shardlake was cancelled in 2024, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Shardlake on?
Shardlake is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
Shardlake parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Shardlake is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Shardlake?
If you liked Shardlake, try Tell Me Lies, Why Didn't They Ask Evans?, The Marlow Murder Club.
Who created Shardlake?
Shardlake was created by Stephen Butchard and C. J. Sansom and stars Arthur Hughes, Anthony Boyle, Babou Ceesay.
What is Shardlake based on?
Shardlake is based on Shardlake series, a novel series by C. J. Sansom, published by Macmillan Publishers.