Broadchurch - Season 1
The first series focused on the death of an 11-year-old boy and the impact of grief, mutual suspicion, and media attention on the small Dorset community, which threatens to tear the community apart.
16 July 1948, UK
30 January 1974, Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
1955, Bristol, England, UK
29 August 1958, Dudley, West Midlands, England, UK
27 June 1961, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, UK
24 June 1951, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK
2 December 1988
14 July 1985, London, England, UK
1982, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK
22 September 1993, Bristol, England, UK
14 January 1988, London, England, UK
August 08, 2013
Broadchurch doesn't come with many stylistic flourishes -- it's a pretty straightforward crime story. But the care given to its characters and the damage the crime inflicts on the town make it one of the best scripted series of the summer.
August 08, 2013
Simply a well-written, well-produced and well-acted murder mystery that's a pleasure to watch.
August 06, 2013
A little patience is required but rewarded.
August 08, 2013
Most viewers will probably tune in to see Tennant in a dark and unfamiliar role, but as great as he is in the role, the real standout performance comes from Olivia Colman.
February 26, 2015
Unlike some shows that artificially ramp up the action, Broadchurch methodically builds up the pressure to a conclusion that won't let you down.
August 08, 2013
It's everything great drama should be -- riveting, raw, heartbreaking, funny and very, very smart.
August 06, 2013
There's more to this than meets the eye.
September 24, 2013
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.
August 06, 2013
Broadchurch is simply a knockout.
August 04, 2013
The cinematography is as stellar as the cast.
