Broadchurch | 2013 – 2017

Rating: ★★★★☆

Creator/Director • Chris Chibnall (creator & showrunner)

Directors include Euros Lyn and James Strong

Number of seasons • 3 Number of episodes • 24

Lead cast

• David Tennant as DI Alec Hardy

• Olivia Colman as DS Ellie Miller

• Jodie Whittaker as Beth Latimer

• Andrew Buchan as Mark Latimer

Based on

An original story — Broadchurch is not based on or a remake of any other show. Chris Chibnall originally had the idea and started working on the script in 2002, taking ten years to get it on air.

AI Summary

When the body of an 11-year-old boy is found on an idyllic beach, a small Dorset community becomes the focus of a police investigation and media frenzy. Out-of-town DI Alec Hardy takes the lead over local DS Ellie Miller, who must navigate a tense working relationship with him while the town's secrets are slowly dragged into the open.

My feelings, thoughts, and opinions

Incredible crime show. Really really really good.