EPISODEOCOne Corpse Too Many1994
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One Corpse Too Many
From Cadfael
A 75-minute mystery & suspense episode from Cadfael, Season 1, Episode 1.
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Based on the novel by Ellis Peters, "One Corpse Too Many" was the first of thirteen 90-minute Cadfael mysteries, focusing on the exploits of a murder-solving monk in 12th century Shrewsbury. While sifting through the bodies of rebels recently executed on the orders of King Stephan (Michael Grandage), Brother Cadfael (Derek Jacobi stumbles across a corpse that doesn't belong there. With the help of his unofficial assistant, landowner/sheriff Hugh Beringer (Sean Pertwee), Cadfael assembles the necessary evidence to uncover a murderer. Adapted for television by Paul Pendar, "One Corpse Too Many" originally aired in Britain on May 29, 1994, and shortly thereafter was seen in America as part of PBS' Mystery anthology.
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How long is One Corpse Too Many?
One Corpse Too Many runs for 1h 15m for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under mystery & suspense, drama.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 12 episodes across 4 seasons.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 17 hours 15 minutes (12 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Moderate Burn Story-dense episodes. Best spaced out over a week.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 12 days
3 episodes/day: 4 days
5 episodes/day: 3 days
Episodes (12)
- S01E01 - One Corpse Too Many Viewing
- S01E02 - The Sanctuary Sparrow
- S01E03 - The Leper of St. Giles
- S01E04 - Monk's Hood
- S02E01 - The Virgin in the Ice
- S02E02 - Devil's Novice
- S02E03 - A Morbid Taste for Bones
- S03E01 - The Rose Rent
- S03E02 - St. Peter's Fair
- S03E03 - The Raven in the Foregate
- S04E02 - Potters Field
- S04E03 - The Pilgrim of Hate
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