Broadchurch
Episode 1
Season 1, Episode 1 · Aired 2013-03-04
Synopsis
Out-of-town DI Alec Hardy investigates the mysterious death of an 11-year-old boy in an idyllic seaside community, aided by local girl DS Ellie Miller, who has her work cut out dealing with her unyielding new boss. Meanwhile, the sadness of losing their child consumes Beth and Mark Latimer as they and the other residents of Broadchurch try to cope with the media frenzy surrounding the case.
In the series
This episode is part of Broadchurch (2013–2017) on ITV.
Small-town murder grief — Colman and Tennant against a coastline of secrets.
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