Gracepoint: Season 1

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FOX | Season Premiere Date: October 2, 2014

Starring: Josh Hamilton, Anna Gunn, Michael Peña

Summary: The American adaptation of the British series "Broadchurch" is set in a small California town where the death of a young boy leads to a investigation where everyone is under suspicion.

Creator: Chris Chibnall

Genre(s): Drama, Suspense

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Episode 10
Air Date: December 11, 2014
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S1:E9. Episode 9
Air Date: December 4, 2014
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S1:E8. Episode 8
Air Date: November 20, 2014

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Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Oct 2, 2014

Gracepoint may not be superior to Broadchurch, but makes its own mark as fall’s best new broadcast network drama series--even if in some ways it’s not. Tennant’s estimable talents are the driving force of both versions, with each of the surrounding casts helping to keep him on point. Read full review

David Hinckley

Oct 1, 2014

At the end of each episode, you want to see what will happen in the next one. For a murder mystery, that’s a pretty good start. Read full review

Gail Pennington

Oct 3, 2014

A smart, well-written and absorbing psychological drama about the effects of a horrible crime on a close-knit small town. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Oct 2, 2014

Realizing that my pleas for viewers to seek out the original will only go so far, I'll say that after watching the first seven episodes of Gracepoint, it's worth a look. If it's your first look. Otherwise, perhaps not. It takes many episodes for the plot ever to diverge, and for the most part, any changes aren't for the better. (And that's especially true for most of the casting.) Read full review

Myles McNutt

Sep 29, 2014

Gracepoint is not a poorly made television show: There’s attractive cinematography and solid acting throughout. But the energy levels are off, as though those involved were all waiting for someone else to step up and pull the whole production out of a stupor. Read full review

Robert Bianco

Oct 2, 2014

For the moment, set aside comparisons to the original. Standing on its own, Gracepoint is too slow, too disconnected from its supposed California setting, and too indifferently — and in some cases, badly — cast. As for its length, if there is a good artistic justification for adding two more hours to a story that was perfectly told in eight, Gracepoint does not provide it. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Sep 17, 2014

A weird photocopy containing little atmosphere and less emotional resonance. Read full review

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lulu2480

Oct 5, 2014

I watched and love Broadchurch. watching and loving Gracepoint,the US adaption. The fact that Chris Chibnall, the original writer, penned the first episode and is exec. producer, that James Strong is among the directors and that the greatly talented David Tennant that starred in the originalI watched and love Broadchurch. watching and loving Gracepoint,the US adaption. The fact that Chris Chibnall, the original writer, penned the first episode and is exec. producer, that James Strong is among the directors and that the greatly talented David Tennant that starred in the original version,also stars in it, is a guarantee for value and proof that it is not a plain remake, but something that was approached with respect and love..Some critics keep comparing. Not the right thing to do, quite lazy from their part. Gracepoint is similar but different in many ways and beautifully paced, with a strong cast and amazing scenery. Gracepoint deserves to be judged for its own value, and for me it's absolutely extraordinary. 2 version-.same author=2 masterpieces… Expand

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leon00

Nov 7, 2014

Gracepoint is getting better and better. Absolutely addicted! Outstanding acting especially from David Tennant, Virginia Kull and Nick Nolte. Excellent directing and beautifl photograph. Excellent!

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aldo1953

Nov 13, 2014

Very good, loving it! Exceptionnal acting and directing, especially by mr Tennant and mrs Kull. Very different by usual chrime drama where all solved in 45'. Characters are believable.

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Jim222001

Oct 30, 2014

Even if you saw Broadchurch this show is worth a look. Sure Gracepoint feels like as unnecessary of a shot by shot remake as the 1998 Psycho remake. However, the performances are superb and some are even better than the performances in Broadchurch.
And dare I say that David Tennant isEven if you saw Broadchurch this show is worth a look. Sure Gracepoint feels like as unnecessary of a shot by shot remake as the 1998 Psycho remake. However, the performances are superb and some are even better than the performances in Broadchurch.
And dare I say that David Tennant is better in Gracepoint than he is Broadchurch. To me Gracepoint is more engaging despite the deja vu.… Expand

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BogKid

Oct 4, 2014

If you're looking for slam-bam action, this is probably not the show for you. If you need snappy dialogue that has no relationship to the way real people speak, you might avoid "Gracepoint". But if your maturity level allows you to enjoy realistic TV drama with A level acting and writingIf you're looking for slam-bam action, this is probably not the show for you. If you need snappy dialogue that has no relationship to the way real people speak, you might avoid "Gracepoint". But if your maturity level allows you to enjoy realistic TV drama with A level acting and writing that sounds like real people are speaking, not stand-up insult comics, "Gracepoint" was written for you.

I will disclose here that I saw the original Bri version, "Broadchurch", and it was excellent. This US version follows closely the plot of that show and is beautifully produced. Interesting that David Tennant (a past Dr. Who} plays the lead character in both the original Brit version and this American version. He hides his Brit accent pretty well this time around.… Expand

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mlou

Nov 15, 2014

Not as good as the original version and David Tennent's accent is terrible, but it is still watchable and improving. My husband hasn't seen the original and wasn't initially interested in it, but is now looking forward to each new episode. They say the ending isn't the same as the originalNot as good as the original version and David Tennent's accent is terrible, but it is still watchable and improving. My husband hasn't seen the original and wasn't initially interested in it, but is now looking forward to each new episode. They say the ending isn't the same as the original and I really hope this is true or what is the point of remaking the whole thing, just show the original.… Expand

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oDjento

May 21, 2015

Just because (many) americans are too ignorant to watch a tv show that has a weird accent (anything but their own) doesn't mean they have to remake to make it accessible. Stop remaking so much of our stuff and think up your own ideas. Just go and watch the original first season ofJust because (many) americans are too ignorant to watch a tv show that has a weird accent (anything but their own) doesn't mean they have to remake to make it accessible. Stop remaking so much of our stuff and think up your own ideas. Just go and watch the original first season of Broadchurch, it's better. Get over our "funny" accents, we put up with all of your tv series and films. This was more of a rant than a review in all honesty.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 2, 2014
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  S1:E10. Episode 10
  Air Date: December 11, 2014
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  S1:E9. Episode 9
  Air Date: December 4, 2014
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  S1:E8. Episode 8
  Air Date: November 20, 2014
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  S1:E7. Episode 7
  Air Date: November 13, 2014
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  S1:E6. Episode 6
  Air Date: November 6, 2014
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  S1:E5. Episode 5
  Air Date: October 30, 2014
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  S1:E4. Episode 4
  Air Date: October 23, 2014
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  S1:E3. Epiosde 3
  Air Date: October 16, 2014
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  S1:E2. Episode 2
  Air Date: October 9, 2014
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  S1:E1. Episode 1
  Air Date: October 2, 2014