Broadchurch

TV Series
2013–2017
15
48m

IMDb RATING

8.4/10

131K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

408

David Tennant and Olivia Colman in Broadchurch (2013)

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The murder of a young boy in a small coastal town brings a media frenzy, which threatens to tear the community apart.The murder of a young boy in a small coastal town brings a media frenzy, which threatens to tear the community apart.The murder of a young boy in a small coastal town brings a media frenzy, which threatens to tear the community apart.

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IMDb RATING

8.4/10

131K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

408

See production info at IMDbPro

Won 3 BAFTA Awards
- 31 wins & 35 nominations total

Episodes24

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Trivia
Contrary to popular belief, Broadchurch is not based on or a remake of Danish show Forbrydelsen (2007), and the script for Broadchurch actually predates The Killing by at least five years. Chris Chibnall originally had the idea for Broadchurch and started working on the script in 2002, however, it took him ten years to get the show on air.

Goofs
Under UK court procedures a witness would not be allowed to view proceedings until they have given evidence. Throughout the trial characters are in the public gallery prior to being called to give evidence.

Quotes
DS Ellie Miller: Most people have a moral compass.
DI Alec Hardy: Compasses break.

Connections
Featured in Screenwipe: 2013 Wipe (2013)

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Review

Featured review

10/10

Best mini series I have ever seen!

I have seen a lot of mini series, I love British TV - but I will have to say this is probably the best I have seen. Riveting. unpredictable and intense without over dramatization. At first it took me to a little slow but as i got to know the characters and the story that was progressing, I was hooked. The ending - I didn't see coming. But is was done so well. Relatable to so many people without being over the top. I found every character had such an important role that the ending almost came as a surprise. If you want a show that is realistic without being over the top - but at the same time relateable - this is it!!! I only hope season two is as good. The characters were amazing. The story line was believable. i could not stop watching it. If the other seasons are written with thew same demeanor and the same quality _ i will be sure to watch them all.