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Cadfael

1994–1998 Crime • Drama

Brother Cadfael is a twelfth-century Anglo-Welsh monk. A retired crusader disappointed in love, and now a herbalist in charge of the gardens of Shrewsbury Abbey, Brother Cadfael is often called on to solve murders and other crimes in and around Shrewsbury, Shropshire, in the border country where England meets Wales.

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Overview

Brother Cadfael is a twelfth-century Anglo-Welsh monk. A retired crusader disappointed in love, and now a herbalist in charge of the gardens of Shrewsbury Abbey, Brother Cadfael is often called on to solve murders and other crimes in and around Shrewsbury, Shropshire, in the border country where England meets Wales.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
4
Total Episodes
13
First Air Date
May 29, 1994
Most Recent Air Date
Dec 28, 1998
Network / Platform
BritBox Amazon Channel
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • High-tension tone with suspense-forward storytelling.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Rating
15.4
Seasons
4
Episodes
13

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