Shardlake (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Series · ★ 6.7
Released in 2024, Shardlake is a drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Shardlake stars Arthur Hughes as Matthew Shardlake, Anthony Boyle as Jack Barak, Babou Ceesay as Abbot Fabian and Paul Kaye as Brother Jerome, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Shardlake has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shardlake page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shardlake tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shardlake (2024)?
- In US, Shardlake is available to stream on Hulu. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shardlake worth watching?
- Shardlake holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shardlake?
- Shardlake stars Arthur Hughes, Anthony Boyle, Babou Ceesay, Paul Kaye and Ruby Ashbourne Serkis.
- When was Shardlake released?
- Shardlake was released in 2024.