I've been a fan of the books for 20 years and was SO excited, and nervous, when this was announced. I'm even more excited after watching it. Arthur Hughes IS Matthew Shardlake. The setting is fantastic, the relationship with Jack, portrayed by the wonderful and charismatic Anthony Boyle, is going to bring back viewers for more series so we can see how they develop, together. Sean Bean is menacing and manipulative, as you'd expect Thomas Cromwell to be. Brilliant acting all round, clever adaptation that is true to CJ Sansoms books and congratulations to all. I won't be so nervous for series 2....just super excited!