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Broadchurch 2013

“A town wrapped in secrets.”

★ 7.9/10 · 1,002 votes TV-MA CrimeDramaMystery 3 seasons · 24 eps Ended
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What is Broadchurch?

Broadchurch is a British crime drama television series that aired on ITV for three series between 2013 and 2017. Created by Chris Chibnall, who also served as an executive producer and wrote the scripts, the show features David Tennant and Olivia Colman in the lead roles.

Type
TV series
Year
2013
Status
Ended
Episodes
24
First aired
Mar 4, 2013
Last aired
Apr 17, 2017
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
ITV1
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
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Broadchurch is a British crime drama television series that aired on ITV for three series between 2013 and 2017. Created by Chris Chibnall, who also served as an executive producer and wrote the scripts, the show features David Tennant and Olivia Colman in the lead roles. The narrative follows DI Alec Hardy and DS Ellie Miller as they investigate criminal activity within a fictional coastal town. The central plot concerns the murder of a young boy in this small seaside community. This event triggers a significant media frenzy that threatens to dismantle the local population. In addition to Tennant and Colman, the cast includes Jodie Whittaker and Andrew Buchan. The series consists of 24 episodes in total. Following its original broadcast run, the program has remained a subject of interest for streaming platforms, with plans for its return to Netflix in the United States. Creator Chris Chibnall has indicated that there will not be a fourth season of the production.

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Should you watch it?

“A young boy's murder triggers a media frenzy that threatens to dismantle a tight-knit coastal community.”

Reasons to watch
  • compelling mystery
  • character-driven narrative
Keep in mind
  • slow pacing
  • heavy subject matter

Watch it if you enjoy character-focused crime dramas set in small, isolated towns.

The series deals with themes of grief and murder, which may be distressing for some viewers.

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Season 1 · 8 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 8 episodes
Season 3 · 8 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the setting?

The story takes place in a small coastal town.

What is the main plot?

The series follows the investigation into the murder of a young boy.

How does the community react?

The community faces a media frenzy that threatens to tear it apart.

What genre is the show?

It is a crime drama.

When was the show released?

The series was released in 2013.