Shardlake
HULU | Release Date: May 1, 2024
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
70
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 14 Critic Reviews
Positive:
10
Mixed:
4
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
60
iRachael SigeeMay 1, 2024
Season 1 Review: The idea of a classic murder mystery with an epic Tudor setting and a big budget is an exciting one. But the source material and charismatic leads deserve better execution Read full review
60
The IndependentNick HiltonMay 1, 2024
Season 1 Review: The premise is excellent and the set-up compelling; the trio of Shardlake, Barak and Cromwell a satisfying guide through the savagery of 16th-century England. But once the murders start and the focus turns to a community tormented by an unknown killer, the show slips into something muddier and more generic. Read full review
60
The TelegraphAnita Singh Apr 29, 2024
Season 1 Review: It’s a solid, intelligent offering that never quite kicks into a higher gear. Read full review
50
Chicago TribuneNina MetzMay 1, 2024
Season 1 Review: “Shardlake” has much potential, but the monks populating the story — who function less as characters than human scenery — prove to be too stolid to function as true foils. Read full review
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