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      Season 1 – Broadchurch

      2013 Crime Drama Mystery & Thriller List
      94% Tomatometer 36 Reviews 95% Audience Score 1,000+ Ratings When the corpse of an 11-year-old British boy, Danny Latimer, is found bloodied and dirty on an idyllic beach, a small Dorset community becomes the focus of a police investigation and media madness. Out-of-town Detective Inspector Alec Hardy gets the point position over Detective Sgt. Ellie Miller -- who feels the job should have been hers. Now she must engage in an efficient working relationship with taciturn Hardy. Slowly, more members of the community of Broadchurch are drawn into the investigation, with a telephone engineer drawing great attention when he admits to a special connection to the case. While dealing with so much unwelcome attention, Danny's family tries to cope with its grief. When a suspect is named and charged, the ensuing trial sees the defendant promising to expose more of the townspeople's secrets. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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      Well written and beautifully shot, Broadchurch is a deliberate, slowly unfolding mystery procedural with terrific performances from a fine cast.

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      Allison Keene Collider Full of hope and love even in the wake of tragedy. It's not just a good place to end, but an excellent place to start. Sep 9, 2020 Full Review Melinda Houston Sydney Morning Herald We get not just seamless exposition, we get a tremendous feel for character that has us instantly caring about who these people are and how this event affects them. A fabulous cast helps, too. Rated: 4/5 Jun 14, 2017 Full Review Caryn James James on screenS Broadchurch is based on a generic premise, but nothing feels stale. With depth and passion, Colman brings her character's profound questioning to vibrant life. Sep 24, 2013 Full Review Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk It looks as if Broadchurch will reveal itself as a "town-with-murky-secrets" story, but on the evidence of this first episode we can expect it to be done with a skilful touch and a fine eye for detail. Jul 23, 2018 Full Review Megan Basham WORLD I recommend the original as a rare, only somewhat tarnished gem in a garbage-littered landscape. Apr 17, 2018 Full Review Ankita Chawla Scroll.in Tennant and Colman are joined by an incredible cast... It's a murder mystery with a lot of heart. May 25, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Chet T Extremely well written! For a "who done it" crime show, this has great characters and lots of misdirection. It is very tastefully done, not too much empty action or drama. Performance by Cole is excellent! Season 1 is one of the best crime dramas I've seen. It's up there with Line of Duty, Happy Valley or Mare of Eastown. Season two (although it added some good new performances) just couldn't keep up with season 1. If season 1 was 4.5/5, season two is still worth watching at 3.5/5. Looking forward to the finale. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/20/24 Full Review Jonathan A Unsatisfying!!! Beautifully acted, nicely written, well produced British small-town drama. Unfortunately there was one thing missing - a decent PLOT. The story catches our interest really enough with a crime revealed in the first episode. But between episodes 2 and 6 we learn virtually nothing further about the crime - only a few vague and potentially incriminating diversionary tidbits about some of the town's inhabitants. The investigation gets slightly interesting in episode 7, and then in episode 8, Hey Presto!! The murderer comes out of the woodwork - not because the police investigation was closing in on them, but because, well, they got sick of hiding. I can't blame them!! I was also wondering when the coppers were going to figure it out. Save yourself some time - watch episodes 1 and 2, then skip straight to episodes 7 and 8. You won't miss anything, and you'll have had 4 hours in your life to spend doing something useful or enjoyable. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/16/24 Full Review Michael G You can't beat the acting in this show, and the writing is top notch (apart from the obvious choices of the murderers in seasons 1 and 2.) This is everything a TV series should be. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/24 Full Review Rikke L Sublime acting. Worth a watch! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/26/23 Full Review A.L.Jude P Feel melancholiac but keeps you guessing till the end. One of the best series ever. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/26/23 Full Review Priscilla T Only Olivia Coleman was good here. The writing was terrible and unrealistic. Sorry. Left a bad taste. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 04/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Episode 1 Aired Mar 4, 2013 When the body of an 11-year-old boy is found on the beach in Broadchurch, local police investigate the crime. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 11, 2013 As the mystery around Danny Latimer's death deepens, Hardy and Miller have to work quickly and identify the key suspects and determine the site of the murder scene. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 18, 2013 Fingerprints at the murder scene lead Hardy and Miller to a surprising suspect; Steve Connelly has a message for Beth. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 25, 2013 Friends and neighbors come under scrutiny; Beth and Mark take matters into their own hands to get the story out. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 1, 2013 The townspeople begin to turn against one another; a new piece of evidence may aid Hardy and Ellie's investigation. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 8, 2013 A new suspect in the murder of Danny Latimer comes to light; Beth and Mark seek help from a local vicar. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 15, 2013 Time is running out to solve Danny's murder; Beth and Mark take an important step in moving on with their lives. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 22, 2013 After weeks of speculation, the events surrounding Danny's death are revealed. Shock waves ripple though Broadchurch as the community struggles to come to terms with the news. Details

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      Season Info

      Director
      James Strong
      Executive Producer
      Chris Chibnall, Jane Featherstone, Jacob Anderson
      Screenwriter
      Chris Chibnall
      Network
      ITV
      Rating
      TV-14
      Genre
      Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
      Original Language
      English (United Kingdom)
      Release Date
      Mar 4, 2013