Episode 1

During the dissolution of the monasteries in the Tudor era, Matthew Shardlake is sent by Thomas Cromwell to investigate the death of a commissioner in a remote town of Scarnsea.

Episode 2

Shardlake's investigation intensifies and suspicion arises among the monks.

Episode 3

When Goodhap is discovered missing, something does not add up.

Episode 4

Cromwell is furious at Shardlake's lack of results and gives him a terrifying ultimatum.