Shardlake: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2024)

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Laura A Just finished the first season of Shardlake. I read all the books some years ago. I agree with other comments that the meticulous historical detail, and atmospheric scene setting of Tudor London that are the axle of the books, is not overly present in the series. But then the books were written by an eminent historian, with hundreds of pages and therefore, hours of time, to paint the intricacies of the scene, whereas Disney are making a fixed length period drama whose main aim is to keep the story moving along. The casting is excellent. Naturally I had my own Matthew, Jack and Guy in my mind’s eye - but the actors in this are brilliant. The first series is pretty much the story of the first book, Dissolution. If Tudor drama is your thing, then definitely give Shardlake a go, whether or not you’ve read the books. I hope very much they make the next book. I also hope the series is a hit, and Disney risk a bit more cash in the accuracy and detail - this is what sets apart a normal binge watch, to a binge watch classic. It would be good if they give a moment to explaining why his horse is called Chancery. It would be good if they used more of the Tudor blasphemy as written in the books - but I doubt Disney will have ‘the lights’ for it. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/05/24 Full Review annabelle g Great performances, Arthur Hughes was particularly captivating in the lead role. Excellent production, both engaging and atmospheric. I wish it had been more than 4 episodes as there was more space to develop the depth of some of the characters and sub plots. Overall it was top quality. Murder mystery in a tudor setting - what a combo! Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/22/24 Full Review Mick K Really enjoyed the entire series, Shardlake is an interesting character would like to see more! Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/19/24 Full Review Carol N Different, compelling and great performances by all the cast. Arthur Hughes was first rate. Why haven’t we seen more of him? Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/14/24 Full Review john b Well acted and very atmospheric but we never felt compelled to watch the next episode as the actual mystery gets a little lost until the last episode when all is suddenly revealed. Quite enjoyable but perhaps a few too many characters and a bit too much going on for only four episodes and it might have benefitted from being a six parter. Not a patch on the book. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/14/24 Full Review jane b Really well acted, moving and exciting. It was gripping and atmospheric. I would love to see a second series. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/10/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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