The acclaimed British crime drama starring David Tennant and Olivia Colman has been praised as a “masterpiece” and the “best crime thriller series I have ever watched” by viewers
After a young boy is murdered in the small seaside town of Broadchurch, local detectives Ellie Miller and Alec Hardy are assigned the mysterious case
Netflix fans will be thrilled to know that a series hailed as a “masterpiece” and the “best crime drama of all time” is now available to stream on the platform.
Broadchurch, a gripping British crime drama television series, aired three series from 2013 to 2017.
The brainchild of Chris Chibnall, who served as an executive producer and wrote every episode, Broadchurch boasts a star-studded cast including David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker, Andrew Buchan, Arthur Darvill, Carolyn Pickles, Jonathan Bailey, Matthew Gravelle, Charlotte Beaumont and Adam Wilson.
The series synopsis reveals: “When the corpse of an 11-year-old British boy, Danny Latimer, is found bloodied and dirty on an idyllic beach, a small Dorset community becomes the focus of a police investigation and media madness.
David Tennant and Olivia Colman star in Broadchurch(Image: ITV)
“Out-of-town Detective Inspector Alec Hardy gets the point position over Detective Sgt. Ellie Miller — who feels the job should have been hers.
“Now she must engage in an efficient working relationship with taciturn Hardy. Slowly, more members of the community of Broadchurch are drawn into the investigation, with a telephone engineer drawing great attention when he admits to a special connection to the case.
“While dealing with so much unwelcome attention, Danny’s family tries to cope with its grief. When a suspect is named and charged, the ensuing trial sees the defendant promising to expose more of the townspeople’s secrets.”
This hit ITV series is now available to watch on Netflix(Image: ITV)
The final series of Broadchurch boasts an impressive 98% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, reports the Express.
Their consensus states: “In its final season, Broadchurch establishes a high standard for police procedurals to come, combining socially conscious themes with suspenseful mystery and a pair of compelling leads.”
One devoted viewer described it as the “best crime thriller series I have ever watched”, whilst another hailed it as a “masterpiece” and gushed: “The best best best mini serial I’ve ever seen.
“Once you start watching this, you can not stop. Broadchurch is a masterpiece so as is David Tennant. I strongly suggest this series to whoever is interested in crime/thriller/mystery movies and series.”
Broadchurch is currently available to stream on Netflix.
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