UK crime that treated community trauma as the real mystery.
Why it matters
Episode guide
24 episodes across 3 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Detectives investigate a child’s murder in a tight coastal town where everyone knows too much. Empathy over twist mania. Grief procedural done right.
Network & studio
- ITV — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 2010s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
UK crime that treated community trauma as the real mystery.
Creators
Chris Chibnall
Key cast
- David Tennant as Alec Hardy
- Olivia Colman as Ellie Miller
- Jodie Whittaker as Beth Latimer
- Andrew Buchan as Mark Latimer
- Arthur Darvill as Rev. Paul Coates
Flash facts
- ITV crime drama 2013–2017.
- Made Olivia Colman a global household name before The Crown.
- Season 1 is a masterclass in communal mystery.
- Influenced a wave of town-in-mourning crime series.
FAQ
What network aired Broadchurch?
Broadchurch is associated with ITV (2013–2017).
Why is Broadchurch in the TV Flash top 100 for the 2010s?
UK crime that treated community trauma as the real mystery.
Who are the key names behind Broadchurch?
Creators and principals include Chris Chibnall.
Official & further reading
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