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Cadfael

1994–19984 seasonsEdith Pargeter
IMDb 8.1

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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.

DramaCrime
MonkEnglandDetectivePeriod DramaHistoricalMedievalHistorical Drama12th CenturyAmateur SleuthRural

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What is Cadfael (1994) about?

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.

Who stars in Cadfael?

Cadfael stars Derek Jacobi (Brother Cadfael), Terrence Hardiman (Abbot Radulfus), Michael Culver (Prior Robert), Julian Firth (Brother Jerome), Anthony Green (Hugh Beringar). The series was created by Edith Pargeter.

How many seasons does Cadfael have?

Cadfael has 4 seasons. There are 13 episodes in total.

Is Cadfael worth watching?

Cadfael holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. Fans of Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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