Home > Broadchurch > Season 1 « TV Series Page Broadchurch: Season 1 (2013) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Want to see Episode List Season 1 Broadchurch Critics Consensus Well written and beautifully shot, Broadchurch is a deliberate, slowly unfolding mystery procedural with terrific performances from a fine cast. 94% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 35 96% Audience Score User Ratings: 886 NEW More Info × Close Want to see Super Reviewer Submit Super Reviewer Edit Review Episodes 1 Episode One Air date: Aug 7, 2013 The body of 11 year old Danny Latimer is found on the beach in Broadchurch - local police officers DI Alec Hardy and DS Ellie Miller are called to investigate a case that will change the town forever... (C) BBC More 2 Episode Two Air date: Aug 14, 2013 As the mystery around Danny Latimer's death deepens, DI Hardy and DS Miller must work fast to identify the key suspects. -- (C) BBC More 3 Episode Three Air date: Aug 21, 2013 The discovery of the murder scene leads DI Hardy and DS Miller to arrest a startling suspect in Danny's murder. -- (C) BBC More 4 Episode Four Air date: Aug 28, 2013 The aftershocks of Danny's murder continue to ripple through the town, as friends and neighbors' lives come under scrutiny. -- (C) BBC More 5 Episode Five Air date: Sep 4, 2013 As Hardy and Ellie come under fire, the people of Broadchurch start to turn against each other. -- (C) BBC More 6 Episode Six Air date: Sep 11, 2013 The town of Broadchurch comes together to mourn. In doing so, a new suspect in the murder of Danny Latimer comes to light. -- (C) BBC More 7 Episode Seven Air date: Sep 18, 2013 Time is running out to solve Danny's murder. Will the discovery of a vital clue finally unlock the case? -- (C) BBC More 8 Episode 8 Air date: Sep 25, 2013 The first season ends with family and friends coming together to mourn Danny. Meanwhile, Hardy discovers a key piece of evidence that leads him to the killer. More Broadchurch: Season 1 Videos 1:00 Broadchurch: Season 1 Trailer View All Videos (1) Broadchurch: Season 1 Photos View All Photos (12) Tv Season Info The death of a young boy sparks a complex murder investigation that puts a entire town, its residents and its secrets under a national spotlight. Local police officer Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman) is begrudgingly teamed up with shady newcomer D.I. Alec Hardy (David Tennant) on the tense case. And it's not long before she is forced to look at her own community in a whole new, disturbing, light. Genre: Drama Network: BBC America Premiere Date: Aug 7, 2013 Creator: Chris Chibnall Exec. Producers: Chris Chibnall, Jane Featherstone Cast Olivia Colman as Ellie Miller David Tennant as Alec Hardy Jodie Whittaker as Beth Latimer Andrew Buchan as Matt Latimer Vicky McClure as Karen White Arthur Darvill as Rev. Paul Coates Adam Wilson as Tom Miller Pauline Quirke as Susan Wright Charlotte Beaumont as Chloe Latimer Jonathan Bailey as Olly Stevens Will Mellor as Steve Connelly Carolyn Pickles as Maggie Radcliffe Matthew Gravelle as Joe Miller Simone McAullay as Becca Fisher Oskar McNamara as Danny Latimer Susan Brown as Liz Roper Joe Sims as Nige Carter David Bradley as Jack Marshall Jacob Anderson as Dean Thomas Show More Cast News & Interviews for Broadchurch: Season 1 Weekly Binge: The Killing Ensemble Cast to Make Joey Lauren’s "Morning" View All Broadchurch: Season 1 News Episodes 1 Episode One Air date: Aug 7, 2013 The body of 11 year old Danny Latimer is found on the beach in Broadchurch - local police officers DI Alec Hardy and DS Ellie Miller are called to investigate a case that will change the town forever... (C) BBC More 2 Episode Two Air date: Aug 14, 2013 As the mystery around Danny Latimer's death deepens, DI Hardy and DS Miller must work fast to identify the key suspects. -- (C) BBC More 3 Episode Three Air date: Aug 21, 2013 The discovery of the murder scene leads DI Hardy and DS Miller to arrest a startling suspect in Danny's murder. -- (C) BBC More 4 Episode Four Air date: Aug 28, 2013 The aftershocks of Danny's murder continue to ripple through the town, as friends and neighbors' lives come under scrutiny. -- (C) BBC More 5 Episode Five Air date: Sep 4, 2013 As Hardy and Ellie come under fire, the people of Broadchurch start to turn against each other. -- (C) BBC More 6 Episode Six Air date: Sep 11, 2013 The town of Broadchurch comes together to mourn. In doing so, a new suspect in the murder of Danny Latimer comes to light. -- (C) BBC More 7 Episode Seven Air date: Sep 18, 2013 Time is running out to solve Danny's murder. Will the discovery of a vital clue finally unlock the case? -- (C) BBC More 8 Episode 8 Air date: Sep 25, 2013 The first season ends with family and friends coming together to mourn Danny. Meanwhile, Hardy discovers a key piece of evidence that leads him to the killer. More Critic Reviews for Broadchurch Season 1 All Critics (35) | Top Critics (20) | Fresh (33) | Rotten (2) It's everything great drama should be -- riveting, raw, heartbreaking, funny and very, very smart. Aug 8, 2013 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review… Gail Pennington St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Critic Simply a well-written, well-produced and well-acted murder mystery that's a pleasure to watch. Aug 8, 2013 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… David Hinckley New York Daily News Top Critic There's more to this than meets the eye. Aug 6, 2013 | Full Review… Diane Werts Newsday Top Critic The cinematography is as stellar as the cast. Aug 4, 2013 | Full Review… Joanne Ostrow Denver Post Top Critic Broadchurch is simply a knockout. Aug 6, 2013 | Full Review… Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel Top Critic A little patience is required but rewarded. Aug 6, 2013 | Full Review… Tom Conroy Media Life Top Critic It looks as if Broadchurch will reveal itself as a "town-with-murky-secrets" story, but on the evidence of this first episode we can expect it to be done with a skilful touch and a fine eye for detail. Jul 22, 2018 | Full Review… Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk I recommend the original as a rare, only somewhat tarnished gem in a garbage-littered landscape. Apr 17, 2018 | Full Review… Megan Basham WORLD You're...effectively hooked, thanks to thoughtful pacing and an intriguing ensemble of characters who make for a high-quality whodunit. Jul 27, 2013 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… Kari Croop Common Sense Media Tennant and Colman are joined by an incredible cast... It's a murder mystery with a lot of heart. May 25, 2017 | Full Review… Ankita Chawla Scroll.in Unlike some shows that artificially ramp up the action, Broadchurch methodically builds up the pressure to a conclusion that won't let you down. Feb 26, 2015 | Full Review… Rob Lowman Los Angeles Daily News 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. Sep 24, 2013 | Full Review… Caryn James James on screenS View All Critic Reviews (35) Audience Reviews for Broadchurch: Season 1 Oct 05, 2019 An absolute revelation, it's something I never quite expected. Broadchurch is deep, analytical, dark and... well, unforgettable. Loved it. Dorin L Sep 15, 2019 Writing sucked. What was that ending anyways? Horrible. Christine E Sep 03, 2019 Brilliant. Extraordinarily well-written and acted. You will not see the ending coming. Suzanne S Aug 08, 2019 Broadchurch is one of the best crime dramas I've seen, especially in this first series. It's your standard "small town with big secrets" theme taken to a whole new level as we are shown how a murder affects such a close-knit town, how secrets are discovered in every character under the pressure this investigation brings. The best thing about the show, however, is how pleasing it is to the senses: the music scores are fantastic, the choice of color and lighting is magnificent, and all of it is shot in front of a gorgeous seaside landscape. In short, Broadchurch is able to balance raw emotion with graceful cinematography, merging them to create riveting, funny, and elegant episodes. Gabriella Y Jun 17, 2019 The first season is one of the best crime stories I've ever seen, with superb acting and a taught, slow-burn story. But do yourself a favour and stop after Season 1. Peter D May 29, 2019 Never-boring, gripping, tense, but touching and heart-wrenching at the same time. Unbelievable performance by Olivia Coleman, and some of the major casts. Amelia K Apr 21, 2019 The bar was lifted after this superb series. ANTHONY S Apr 12, 2019 The first season of Broadchuch was a thrilling season to watch. Mixed with David Tennant's amazing performance, and the beautifully well crafted visuals, Broadchurch season 1 is definitely among some of the best crime-solving detective stories we have to date. I highly suggest you give it a watch. Evren O Jan 14, 2019 Taken me 6 years to watch this and I did the same as other viewers and watched it all in one day...... Magnificent Michele L Dec 27, 2018 Acting was solid and emotional, while the cinematography was beautiful, but it felt as though the storyline was stretched out to develop enough suspects.. Kirsty T See all Audience reviews News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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