Cadfael 1994
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- May 29, 1994
- Last Aired
- December 28, 1998
- Format
- 4 seasons · 13 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~10.8 hours (50 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S2E3 "A Morbid Taste for Bones" (★ 10/10)
- Created By
- Edith Pargeter
- Network
- ITV1
- Where to Stream
- Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel
What is Cadfael?
Cadfael is a television series centered on a twelfth-century Anglo-Welsh monk. The title character is a retired crusader who experienced disappointment in love before joining the religious order.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1994
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- May 29, 1994
- Last aired
- Dec 28, 1998
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 34 votes
- Format
- 4 seasons · 13 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ITV1
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Cadfael is a television series centered on a twelfth-century Anglo-Welsh monk. The title character is a retired crusader who experienced disappointment in love before joining the religious order. Based at Shrewsbury Abbey, he serves as a herbalist in charge of the monastery gardens. The narrative follows his activities in and around Shrewsbury, located in the border country where England meets Wales. Although his primary role is within the abbey, Brother Cadfael is frequently called upon to investigate murders and other crimes occurring in the local area. By utilizing his background and skills, he navigates the challenges of his environment to resolve various mysteries. The series explores his life as a monk and his involvement in the legal and social affairs of the region during the twelfth century. This production focuses on the intersection of his monastic duties and his role as an investigator in the Shropshire countryside.
Should you watch it?
“A twelfth-century monk uses his herbalist skills to solve crimes in medieval Shropshire.”
- engaging historical setting
- thoughtful protagonist
- slow-paced narrative
- niche subject matter
Watch it if you enjoy historical mysteries set in medieval monastic life.
The series features themes of murder and crime within a twelfth-century religious setting.
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Season 1 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 One Corpse Too Many Mytharc May 29, 1994
- E2 The Sanctuary Sparrow Core Jun 5, 1994
- E3 The Leper of St. Giles Core Jun 12, 1994
- E4 Monk's Hood Mytharc Jun 19, 1994
Season 2 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Virgin in the Ice Mytharc Dec 26, 1995
- E2 The Devil's Novice Core Aug 18, 1996
- E3 A Morbid Taste for Bones Mytharc Aug 25, 1996
Season 3 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Rose Rent Mytharc Aug 12, 1997
- E2 St. Peter's Fair Core Aug 19, 1997
- E3 The Raven in the Foregate Mytharc Aug 26, 1997
Season 4 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Holy Thief Mytharc Jun 23, 1998
- E2 The Potter's Field Mytharc Dec 23, 1998
- E3 The Pilgrim of Hate Mytharc Dec 28, 1998
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is Brother Cadfael, a monk and herbalist living at Shrewsbury Abbey.
When is the show set?
The series is set during the twelfth century.
Where does the show take place?
The stories are set in and around Shrewsbury, Shropshire, near the border of England and Wales.
What is Brother Cadfael's background?
He is a retired crusader who experienced disappointment in love before becoming a monk.
What is the monk's primary role at the abbey?
Brother Cadfael is in charge of the abbey gardens.
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