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Broadchurch

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Universal acclaim based on 62 Critic Reviews

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Universal acclaim based on 18 Ratings

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Series Details & Credits

BBC America | ITV | INGTV | Release Date: March 4, 2013

Starring: Julie Hesmondhalgh, Sarah Parish, Lenny Henry, David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Andrew Buchan, Jodie Whittaker, Georgina Campbell

Summary: Detective Inspector Alec Hardy (David Tennant) leads the investigation into the death of 11-year-old Danny Latimer (Oskar McNamara) in the Dorset (fictional) town of Broadchurch as Detective Sergeant Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman) is friends with the family.

Creator: Chris Chibnall and Chris Chibnall

Genre(s): Drama, Suspense

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S3:E8. Episode 8
Air Date: April 17, 2017
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S3:E7. Episode 7
Air Date: April 16, 2017
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S3:E6. Episode 6
Air Date: April 3, 2017

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Critic Reviews

100

The Daily Beast Jace Lacob

Jul 2, 2013

Season 1 Review: A gorgeously realized and emotive thriller. Read full review

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Washington Post

Hank Stuever

Aug 6, 2013

Season 1 Review: It’s among the best detective shows--and perhaps even among the best dramas--in several years. It will break your heart and keep you guessing all the way through. Read full review

100

The A.V. Club

Gwen Ihnat

Jun 28, 2017

Season 3 Review: Broadchurch accomplishes the whodunit in a wholly engaging, yet socially aware manner, anchored by its devotion-inspiring leads. Read full review

83

Entertainment Weekly

Nivea Serrao

Jun 26, 2017

Season 3 Review: True to form, Broadchurch ducks and weaves with a gripping mix of suspense and red herrings. [30 Jun 2017, p.55]

80

The Hollywood Reporter

Tim Goodman

Mar 4, 2015

Season 2 Review: Mostly it’s great to see Tennant and Colman try to put back the pieces of the wrecked lives of Hardy and Miller. Read full review

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New York Daily News

David Hinckley

Aug 7, 2013

Season 1 Review: For all the familiar elements here, however, nothing feels like a gimmick. It’s a crime-and-cop story with enough time to paint detailed pictures of all the people the murder affects. Read full review

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The Huffington Post

Maureen Ryan

Mar 4, 2015

Season 2 Review: Given how wonderful its first season was, the fact that Broadchurch has turned into such a muddle is the bigger disappointment. Despite the usual array of finely calibrated performances, the second season simply doesn't work, in large part because it consciously and deliberately undoes much of what was powerful about the shattering conclusion to the first season. Read full review

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Bitash

Jan 30, 2021

This series should have been advertised many more. Just amazing, drama and suspense and incredible acting.
No weak link in the cast, director has great shots and cinematography. Great screenplay, keeps you guessing all way till end.
Olivia Coleman is the star for me, I thought she wasThis series should have been advertised many more. Just amazing, drama and suspense and incredible acting.
No weak link in the cast, director has great shots and cinematography. Great screenplay, keeps you guessing all way till end.
Olivia Coleman is the star for me, I thought she was brilliant in every scene, she is incredible and I hope I see more of her. The movie has a LOT of emotional scenes and everyone does such a great job, no over over acts, everyone is believable. Must see, I highly recommend… Expand

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everinquisitive

Jun 27, 2020

Fantastic performances by Olivia Coleman and David Tennant lead this drama, which is absolutely brilliant from beginning to end. The unfolding of the crimes is gripping, but it's the characters and the full range of humor, anguish, passion, and frailty who grow on you from season to season,Fantastic performances by Olivia Coleman and David Tennant lead this drama, which is absolutely brilliant from beginning to end. The unfolding of the crimes is gripping, but it's the characters and the full range of humor, anguish, passion, and frailty who grow on you from season to season, making this series impossible to tear yourself away from once you've been let into their lives.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

84

Series Overview
Season 3

85
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: June 28, 2017
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  S3:E8. Episode 8
  Air Date: April 17, 2017
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  S3:E7. Episode 7
  Air Date: April 16, 2017
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  S3:E6. Episode 6
  Air Date: April 3, 2017
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  S3:E5. Episode 5
  Air Date: March 27, 2017
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  S3:E4. Episode 4
  Air Date: March 20, 2017
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  S3:E3. Episode 3
  Air Date: March 13, 2017
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  S3:E2. Episode 2
  Air Date: March 6, 2017
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  S3:E1. Episode 1
  Air Date: February 27, 2017
Season 2

73
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: March 4, 2015
Season 1

91
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: August 7, 2013