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: 36 96% Audience Score User Ratings: 950 See score details Rate And Review Submit review Want to see Edit Submit review Super Reviewer Verified Super Reviewer Verified Edit Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit Continue Super Reviewer Step 2 of 2 How did you buy your ticket? Let's get your review verified. 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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 View Details 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 View Details 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 View Details 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 View Details 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 View Details 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 View Details 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 View Details 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. View Details Broadchurch: Season 1 Videos 1:00 Broadchurch: Season 1 Trailer View All Videos (1) Broadchurch: Season 1 Photos View All Photos (13) 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 View Details 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 View Details 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 View Details 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 View Details 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 View Details 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 View Details 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 View Details 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. View Details Critic Reviews for Broadchurch Season 1 All Critics (36) | Top Critics (20) | Fresh (34) | 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 Full of hope and love even in the wake of tragedy. It's not just a good place to end, but an excellent place to start. Sep 9, 2020 | Full Review… Allison Keene Collider 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 View All Critic Reviews (36) Audience Reviews for Broadchurch: Season 1 Sep 04, 2020 A classic "small town, big secrets" detective drama, Broadchurch succeeds in weaving a fantastic web of twists and turns that will have you guessing until the last episode. Bolstered by strong lead performances from Tennant and Colman (as well as much of the cast) and helped along by tight scripts and stunning cinematography, Broadchurch is an entertaining yet slow burning thrill ride. The pace may be too slow for some, but give it time, and you will certainly be rewarded. Caitlin B Sep 02, 2020 Here's a riddle: Q: Why are the makers of Broadchurch more energetic than other show makers? A: Because they used the least effort. John D Sep 02, 2020 There's a question I've been asking myself: why did I waste so much time watching this sh*tty excuse of a show? Mark W Aug 29, 2020 Broadchurch is by far, the BEST series on Netflix. I was so sorry it ended. David Tennant is marvelous...the finest actor....so real...and that accent send me to heaven! Every episode keeps your interest so much that you will want to see episode after episode way into the night! J L May 31, 2020 There is one main reason this show is great: Olivia Colman. She makes this show a pleasure to watch. I actually wasn't guessing until the end, but I loved watching it anyway. Christine S May 16, 2020 Filled with intrigues and amazing character development especially for a mystery Linda S Apr 21, 2020 Weird psychology: The parents of the dead boy don't like like they are grieving all that much. For instance, barely two months after her son's death, the mother can be seen wearing perfectly applied make up. Then, the family has a few people over for dinner...Truth be told, Miller, the female detective, looks much more distraught than they do. We aren't told why and how the second murder was committed. A half-baked show. It passes the time, nothing more. Valaya R Mar 18, 2020 Very good suspense. Reasonably good acting. But the ending is a anticlimax. Looks like, time's up, or, the budget ran out, and it ended abruptly. There was not hint or trace in the previous episodes that lead you to the sudden ending. Alex L Feb 25, 2020 Amazingly good. A very unique television experience. Great acting performances turned in by all. 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