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The Best Episodes of Shardlake Season 1

Every episode of Shardlake Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Shardlake Season 1!

Binge this in 3h 28mPeaking at 7.4/10

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

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Shardlake Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.1/10(309 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Shardlake travels to Scarnsea to begin his investigation into a brutal murder at a remote monastery.

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  2. Shardlake Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.1/10(257 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Shardlake hears a shocking allegation that incriminates Cromwell, and could put himself in danger.

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  3. Shardlake Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.3/10(236 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Another death leads Shardlake to a gruesome discovery, changing the course of the investigation.

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  4. Shardlake Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.4/10(240 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Shardlake feels the wrath of Cromwell, but he returns in hope that he may finally unravel the truth.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Shardlake" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 309 votes. Directed by Justin Chadwick and written by Stephen Butchard, it aired on 5/1/2024. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".