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Season 2 – Broadchurch

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When the corpse of an 11-year-old British boy, Danny Latimer, is found bloodied and dirty on an idyllic beach, a small Dorset community becomes the focus of a police investigation and media madness. Out-of-town Detective Inspector Alec Hardy gets the point position over Detective Sgt. Ellie Miller -- who feels the job should have been hers. Now she must engage in an efficient working relationship with taciturn Hardy. Slowly, more members of the community of Broadchurch are drawn into the investigation, with a telephone engineer drawing great attention when he admits to a special connection to the case. While dealing with so much unwelcome attention, Danny's family tries to cope with its grief. When a suspect is named and charged, the ensuing trial sees the defendant promising to expose more of the townspeople's secrets.
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Critics Consensus

Season two of Broadchurch builds on its predecessor's intrigue, with the added bonus of new characters who mesh well with the existing cast.

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Daisy Wyatt Independent (UK) 02/05/2019
Unfortunately it's not just the plotline that has let this second series down, but the dialogue too. Go to Full Review Ben Lawrence Daily Telegraph (UK) 03/11/2015
4/5
This bolt from the blue made me realise just how powerful and compelling the case of Danny Latimer was and how satisfying it was to rake over what had gone before. Go to Full Review Gwen Ihnat AV Club 03/09/2015
B+
Yay, Broadchurch is back! It's so great and compelling and oh God, that's right, kind of bleak and depressing, and, um, where's the wine? Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) 11/07/2017
4/5
Allow yourself to be swept along by the hallucinatory pictures and music, and it becomes absorbing. Go to Full Review Bernice Harrison Irish Times 08/14/2017
Even though series two of Broadchurch can't be as compelling, tense and original as series one, it's still a must-see. Go to Full Review J.M. Suarez PopMatters 06/29/2015
8/10
Fortunately, Broadchurch steps up to the challenge and in many ways surpasses itself. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jane J. @janieJ Feb 25 Just as good as season 1! See more K H. @kh123 Feb 8 The triumph of season 1 was totally erased by the effort of the writers to make every decent character go through terrible struggles while propping up a child abuser. The actors were incredible in their roles to the shows detriment. The US president would be proud See more Betty B @Betty1977 Nov 29 It was irritating to watch the defense lawyer constantly shouting. Disappointing ending See more Ted B @Movieaddicted Jul 20 4.5 stars; This season had a high bar to reach to match Season 1, and it came very close. The story transition from Season 1 was very good. Season 2's drama was just a little too "soapy", but the mystery and tension completely overshadow any flaws. This series is beautifully filmed via outstanding cinematography and directing. The main thing that is consistent between Season 1 and Season 2 is the powerful acting, even with the performances of new characters that were introduced. Broadchurch remains as one of the top series anywhere in the last 10-15 years. See more Jackson M @Nshvlleindie 06/10/2024 S2 was pretty annoying, to be honest. It did the thing we all hate: rewarding the villain and having them triumph over everyone we love. The S2 main plot was so-so. It's a mystery you want to solve, but the whole thing was a bit too grimy and mundane to get a thrill out of it. See more 05/05/2022 Eventhough the attempts at making me sympathise with the defense attorney fall flat, i prefer this to the first season because it still has the same strength as the first season ( good acting, good drama) but i liked the mystery more. See more Read all reviews
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David Tennant

DI Alec Hardy

Olivia Colman

DS Ellie Miller

Andrew Buchan

Mark Latimer

Jodie Whittaker

Beth Latimer

Arthur Darvill

Paul Coates

Adam Wilson

Tom Miller

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 5, 2015 Still reeling from the discovery that her husband murdered an 11-year-old boy, Detective Sergeant Ellie Miller and the other residents deal with the aftermath. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 12, 2015 The people of Broadchurch struggle to come to terms with the devastating turn of events. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 19, 2015 Hardy races against time as Ellie feels the pressure; the Latimers' lives are forever changed. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 26, 2015 Ellie struggles to control her sister amid family tensions; Alec has to face his demons; Mark Latimer must make a decision. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 2, 2015 Hardy and Ellie reevaluate after learning new information. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 9, 2015 Ellie tries to wrest back control; time is running out for Alec Hardy. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 16, 2015 A trap is set; Paul helps a figure in distress; Ellie finds herself alone. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 23, 2015 Decisions are made, truths are revealed, and lives are forever changed. Details

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Season Info

Director
James Strong, Mike Barker
Executive Producer
Chris Chibnall, Jane Featherstone
Screenwriter
Chris Chibnall
Network
ITV
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 5, 2015