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The murder of a young boy in a small coastal town brings a media frenzy, which threatens to tear the community apart.

3 Seasons
24 Episodes
Ended
Crime Drama Mystery
Cast & Characters
episode image Episode 8
9.0/10 (3207 votes)

#1 Episode 8

S1:E8

The final piece of the jigsaw finally begins to fall into place. DI Hardy and DS Miller attempt to name Danny Latimer’s killer.

episode image Episode 7
8.5/10 (2408 votes)

#2 Episode 7

S1:E7

Following recent events, Miller is more isolated than ever before as she tries to find out what happened at the clifftop hut. Meanwhile, the police are circling Susan as Nige grows increasingly desperate for her to leave Broadchurch.

episode image Episode 8
8.5/10 (2139 votes)

#3 Episode 8

S2:E8

Decisions are made, truths are revealed and lives in Broadchurch are changed forever.

episode image Episode 5
8.4/10 (2371 votes)

#4 Episode 5

S1:E5

Miller realises the evidence Jack handed over does not tally with her knowledge of Danny's possessions, Jack the newsagent's gets unfair press treatment.

episode image Episode 6
8.4/10 (1576 votes)

#5 Episode 6

S3:E6

Ed comes under scrutiny, and Mark makes a decision.

episode image Episode 8
8.4/10 (1709 votes)

#6 Episode 8

S3:E8

Hardy and Ellie uncover the truth behind the rape of Trish Winterman, and lives in Broadchurch are changed forever. Series Finale.

episode image Episode 1
8.2/10 (3023 votes)

#7 Episode 1

S1:E1

Out-of-town DI Alec Hardy investigates the death of an 11-year-old boy in a seaside community, aided by local girl DS Ellie Miller,The child's parent and other residents of Broadchurch try to cope with the media frenzy surrounding the case.

episode image Episode 6
8.2/10 (2273 votes)

#8 Episode 6

S1:E6

The case is stalling and morale is low. At the Broadchurch Echo, Maggie grows determined to solve a mystery that has taken a very personal turn for her.

episode image Episode 2
8.1/10 (2511 votes)

#9 Episode 2

S1:E2

The mystery around Danny's death deepens, The Latimer family struggles to cope with their grief, and the Rev Paul Coates decides to speak to the local media.

episode image Episode 1
8.1/10 (2381 votes)

#10 Episode 1

S2:E1

Joe Miller's arraignment opens painful wounds for the community of Broadchurch. Detective Hardy is forced to confront ghosts from his past.

episode image Episode 7
8.1/10 (1790 votes)

#11 Episode 7

S2:E7

The final arguments are made in Joe Miller's trial. Hardy and Ellie follow-up on new evidence. Another one of Claire's secrets comes to light.

episode image Episode 1
8.1/10 (1903 votes)

#12 Episode 1

S3:E1

DI Alec Hardy and DS Ellie Miller are called to investigate a serious sexual assault.

episode image Episode 7
8.1/10 (1425 votes)

#13 Episode 7

S3:E7

Important pieces of evidence come to light against all the key suspects in the case – Ellie and Hardy can feel the vice tightening and know that soon, the case will crack open...

episode image Episode 3
8.0/10 (2383 votes)

#14 Episode 3

S1:E3

Crime scene fingerprints lead DI Hardy and DS Miller to a shocking suspect in Danny's murder. Steve Connelly approaches Beth claiming to have a message from her dead son.

episode image Episode 4
8.0/10 (2314 votes)

#15 Episode 4

S1:E4

A local journalist uncovers a new suspect. Beth and Mark try to get more national press coverage of their son's death. Hardy goes for dinner with Miller and her husband.

episode image Episode 6
8.0/10 (1779 votes)

#16 Episode 6

S2:E6

Ellie tries to wrest back control, and time is running out for Alec Hardy. Meanwhile, Beth Latimer has to face an emotional ordeal alone.

episode image Episode 4
8.0/10 (1514 votes)

#17 Episode 4

S3:E4

Trish returns to the scene of the crime in the hope it will prompt her to remember something more about the attack, while DC Katie Harford thinks she has a strong lead when she discovers a new suspect who doesn't have an alibi. Cath reveals interesting new information about the night of her party, while a match is made for the male DNA found on Trish. An unknown woman walks into the police station.

episode image Episode 5
8.0/10 (1461 votes)

#18 Episode 5

S3:E5

The crime drama continues. New information forces Hardy and Ellie to re-evaluate the case.

episode image Episode 2
7.9/10 (1570 votes)

#19 Episode 2

S3:E2

Shockwaves reverberate through Broadchurch as news of the attack spreads.

episode image Episode 3
7.8/10 (1924 votes)

#20 Episode 3

S2:E3

Hardy faces a race against time as Ellie discovers a startling new piece of evidence, forcing them to reassess their suspicions. Meanwhile, with DS Miller coming under intense pressure from all sides, life for Mark and Beth is about to change for ever.

episode image Episode 4
7.8/10 (1840 votes)

#21 Episode 4

S2:E4

Family tensions surface as Ellie struggles to control her sister Lucy, Mark Latimer has a decision to make and Alec Hardy has to face his demons.

episode image Episode 5
7.8/10 (1765 votes)

#22 Episode 5

S2:E5

Miller's son wants to give evidence at his father's trial. Miller helps Alec with his old unsolved murder case.

episode image Episode 3
7.8/10 (1518 votes)

#23 Episode 3

S3:E3

Hardy and Ellie appeal to Trish to be more open. The officers of Broadchurch CID start to uncover inconsistencies and lies.

episode image Episode 2
7.7/10 (2006 votes)

#24 Episode 2

S2:E2

The townspeople struggle to come to terms with recent events, and shock waves reverberate through Broadchurch. What will the impact be on the Latimers? Meanwhile, Paul continues his secret meetings and Hardy must face a figure from his past.

Cast & Chracters

character image DI Alec Hardy

DI Alec Hardy

Actor: David Tennant
character image DS Ellie Miller

DS Ellie Miller

Actor: Olivia Colman
character image Trish Winterman

Trish Winterman

Actor: Julie Hesmondhalgh
character image Jim Atwood

Jim Atwood

Actor: Mark Bazeley
character image Ed Burnett

Ed Burnett

Actor: Lenny Henry
character image Clive Lucas

Clive Lucas

Actor: Sebastian Armesto
character image DC Katie Harford

DC Katie Harford

Actor: Georgina Campbell
character image Cath Atwood

Cath Atwood

Actor: Sarah Parish
character image Beth Latimer

Beth Latimer

Actor: Jodie Whittaker
character image Mark Latimer

Mark Latimer

Actor: Andrew Buchan
character image Daisy Hardy

Daisy Hardy

Actor: Hannah Rae
character image Reverend Paul Coates

Reverend Paul Coates

Actor: Arthur Darvill
character image Maggie Radcliffe

Maggie Radcliffe

Actor: Carolyn Pickles
character image Court Guard

Court Guard

Actor: Kumud Pant

The highest rated episode of Broadchurch is "Episode 8" (S1E8) with a rating of 9.00.

This episode received 3,207 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Episode 2" (S2E2) with a rating of 7.70.

This episode received 2,006 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Episode 8" (S1E8) with a rating of 9.00.

This episode received 3,207 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Episode 3" (S1E3) with a rating of 8.00.

This episode received 2,383 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Episode 8" (S2E8) with a rating of 8.50.

This episode received 2,139 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Episode 2" (S2E2) with a rating of 7.70.

This episode received 2,006 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Episode 6" (S3E6) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 1,576 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Episode 3" (S3E3) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 1,518 votes.

Name Department Job
Euros Lyn Directing Director
James Strong Directing Director
Lance Crossey Production Production Accountant
Richard Stokes Production Producer
Ólafur Arnalds Sound Original Music Composer
Chris Chibnall Writing Writer
Louise Fox Writing Writer

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