Broadchurch

Broadchurch is a British crime drama series created by Chris Chibnall. It aired on ITV from 2013 to 2017, consisting of three series totaling 24 episodes. Set in the fictional coastal town of Broadchurch in Dorset, the show follows the investigation into the murder of an 11-year-old boy, Danny Latimer, and the ensuing impact on the town's residents.

The series stars David Tennant as Detective Inspector Alec Hardy and Olivia Colman as Detective Constable Ellie Miller, who lead the investigation. Jodie Whittaker plays Beth Latimer, Danny's mother, with a supporting cast that includes Arthur Darvill as Reverend Paul Coates and other residents whose lives become entangled with the case.

Broadchurch is noted for its slow-burn storytelling, strong character development, and a focus on emotional and social consequences rather than constant action. It received widespread critical acclaim, earning various awards and nominations. The program also inspired an American adaptation, Gracepoint, released in 2014, which reimagined the premise in a different setting.

Thematically, the series examines grief, media scrutiny, community secrets, and moral ambiguity, presenting a plural portrait of a small town under strain. Its success contributed to a wave of British crime dramas in the 2010s and established Chibnall's reputation as a writer and showrunner before moving to other projects.