Fans of historical drama ‘gutted’ as show cancelled after just one season

Shardlake fans person declared they are ‘gutted’ aft the play play was cancelled aft 1 season.

Based connected the historical enigma novels of the aforesaid sanction by C.J. Sansom, the bid was set during the reign of Henry VIII successful the 16th century.

The 4 episodes followed barrister Master Matthew Shardlake (Arthur Hughes) aft helium is sent by Thomas Cromwell (Sean Bean) to analyse the decease of a commissioner successful the distant monastery of Scarnsea.

However, helium is past ‘drawn into a web of lies that threatens not lone his integrity but his life’ aft is becomes wide the execution is not the archetypal to person been committed.

When the TV adaptation yet made it to screens, 20 years aft Sansom granted the rights to shaper Stevie Lee, viewers praised the production.

‘Gripping atmospheric humanities drama, large cast,’ Peter posted connected Rotten Tomatoes, wherever the bid holds an 81% rating.

‘Captured the tone of the books – watched each parts successful 1 sitting! Riveting, entertaining publication – each cardinal performances are excellent. Arthur Hughes particularly good, capturing each of the nuances and complexities of the titular character. Roll connected play 2!’ Rob wrote.

Another instrumentality Chris said it ‘definitely requires a 2nd play to circular retired the characters’, a sentiment echoed by galore others.

But contempt its affirmative reception, the bid won’t beryllium returning.

In a connection to Variety, a Disney spokesperson confirmed the quality and said: ‘We’d similar to convey Stephen Butchard who adapted the precocious C.J. Sansom’s beloved caller for the screen, the full formed – led by the outstanding Arthur Hughes – and crew, and our accumulation partners The Forge and Runaway Fridge. We anticipation to enactment with each of our partners crossed these shows again successful the future.’

Anthony Boyle, who played Jack Barak, besides posted connected Instagram, writing: ‘Sadly Shardlake won’t beryllium coming backmost from different season. Thanks for each the emotion and enactment connected it. First play inactive connected Disney Plus UK.’

Upon uncovering retired the news, idiosyncratic taribowest55 posted connected X: ‘ReallY gutted to perceive the quality #shardlake won’t beryllium returning for a 2nd second. What a missed opportunity.  Great formed and fantastic books. Disappointed.’

‘Right, cancelling Shardlake is simply a legit crime,’ misterjaydee shared.

The bid Extraordinary, which holds a 100% standing connected Rotten Tomatoes, was besides cancelled by the streaming service.

After play 2 ended connected a cliffhanger, fans of the superhero drama bid said it’s axing was ‘very upsetting’.

Shardlake is streaming connected Disney Plus.

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