About this season
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.
Episodes (4)
1. Episode 1
6.2Aired 1 May 2024 • 53 min
Shardlake travels to Scarnsea to begin his investigation into a brutal murder at a remote monastery.
2. Episode 2
6.5Aired 1 May 2024 • 49 min
Shardlake hears a shocking allegation that incriminates Cromwell, and could put himself in danger.
3. Episode 3
6.5Aired 1 May 2024 • 50 min
Another death leads Shardlake to a gruesome discovery, changing the course of the investigation.
4. Episode 4
6.8Aired 1 May 2024 • 56 min
Shardlake feels the wrath of Cromwell, but he returns in hope that he may finally unravel the truth.