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Broadchurch

2013 – 2017Show3 seasons24 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic848.0Rotten Tomatoes92%91%

A nerve-racking, gripping crime series about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S1E8 "Episode #1.8" 9.0

Episodes

8.3
8.0
8.1

Story

A town wrapped in secrets.

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

Feels like

  • Atmospheric British Noir
  • Emotional Police Procedural
  • Small Town Community Drama
  • Deeply Character-Driven Mystery
  • Gritty Realism
  • High-Stakes Investigation
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Award-Winning Performances
  • Cinematic Television Production

Cast

24 of 93 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Paul Andrew Williams, Euros Lyn, James Strong
Written by
Chris Chibnall, Louise Fox
Produced by
Richard Stokes
Music by
Ólafur Arnalds

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 4, 2013 · April 17, 2017 · Ended

First aired
March 4, 2013
Last aired
April 17, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
41 countries

Tropes

Modesty Bedsheet, Tracking Device, Grief-Induced Split +9

  • Modesty Bedsheet
  • Tracking Device
  • Grief-Induced Split
  • Casual Kink
  • Tired of Running
  • Artistic License – Law
  • The Jailbait Wait
  • Tempting Fate
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Chess Motifs
  • There Is Only One Bed
  • Red Herring

12 of 141 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Broadchurch?"

Questions about Broadchurch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Broadchurch?

NetflixPeacockThe RokuHooplaPBSPBS MasterpiecePluto TVPlex

In the United States, Broadchurch streams on Netflix, Peacock, PBS, PBS Masterpiece, and Thirteen, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and KQED. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is Broadchurch worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 84).

What tropes does Broadchurch use?

Modesty BedsheetTracking DeviceGrief-Induced SplitCasual KinkTired of RunningArtistic License – LawThe Jailbait WaitTempting Fate"The Reason You Suck" SpeechChess MotifsThere Is Only One BedRed Herringand 129 more

TV Tropes lists 141 tropes for it, including Modesty Bedsheet, Tracking Device, and Grief-Induced Split.