Home > Broadchurch > Season 1 « TV Series Page Broadchurch: Season 1 (2013) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Episode List All Critics | Top Critics TOMATOMETER 94% Average Rating: 8.73/10 Season Reviews: 35 Fresh: 33 Rotten: 2 Critics Consensus: Well written and beautifully shot, Broadchurch is a deliberate, slowly unfolding mystery procedural with terrific performances from a fine cast. 89% Average Rating: 9.2/10 Season Reviews: 19 Fresh: 17 Rotten: 2 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Critic Consensus: Well written and beautifully shot, Broadchurch is a deliberate, slowly unfolding mystery procedural with terrific performances from a fine cast. AUDIENCE SCORE 96% liked it Average Rating: 4.5/5 User Ratings: 835 ADD YOUR RATING - NOT INTERESTED + WANT TO SEE Share on Facebook Post Want to See Not Interested Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Not Interested Post Share on Facebook 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 (III) 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 (19) | Fresh (33) | Rotten (2) We get not just seamless exposition, we get a tremendous feel for character that has us instantly caring about who these people are and how this event affects them. A fabulous cast helps, too. Jun 14, 2017 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… Melinda Houston Sydney Morning Herald Top Critic 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 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 View All Critic Reviews (35) Audience Reviews for Broadchurch: Season 1 ½ I couldn't wait to find out who did it so I watched it all in one day... LilyL Super Reviewer IdreesK Super Reviewer David Tennant and Olivia Colman both turn in immaculate performances as cops in a quiet seaside town in the UK dealing with a murder investigation. The writing is great as well where it gives you a feeling that anyone in the town could've committed the crime. Keeps you guessing right up until the end. PatrickW Super Reviewer Not ambitous yet an overwhelming achievement, Broadchurch is able to addictively shine despite its common premise, held high by its smartly-built pacing and sharp writing, beautifully brought together by its impressive footage of scenery and a sharp performance from David Tennant. FilipeP Super Reviewer View All 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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