bv. “THE BRITISH CRIME THRILLER THAT LEFT CRITICS SPEECHLESS.” — Olivia Colman’s Most Haunting, Unshakeable Series EVER Just Dropped on Netflix, and Viewers Are Already Calling It “The Most Extraordinary Story of the Decade! It was hailed as the best TV series of the entire year when it first premiered — a haunting, prestige-level British crime thriller powered by Olivia Colman’s most devastating performance to date. Now, in a surprise that has Netflix viewers losing sleep, the critically acclaimed series has finally landed on the platform… and the reaction is explosive. Twisting, emotional, and built around a case so extraordinary that audiences once called it “unforgettable,” this slow-burn masterpiece is being rediscovered by millions who missed it the first time. Brace yourself: the mystery hits harder, the performances cut deeper, and the truth at its core will leave you shaken long after the final episode fades to black.
hen thinking of staple British crime thrillers, adding Broadchurch to your list is a non-negotiable. Set in a fictional, small seaside town, the gritty thriller quickly reached nationwide acclaim upon its initial release, and now, more than a decade later, the hit ITV thriller is finally available to stream on Netflix, and as expected, it’s already had an overwhelmingly positive reaction.
Written and created by Chris Chibnall, Broadchurch first debuted on March 2013 and received rave reviews – The Radio Times labelled the series as the best TV series of that year, while Rotten Tomatoes awarded it a rare 94% rating, and by the final season, that score rose to 98%. As for keen fans of the show, the same level of praise was clear. One viewer took to IMDb, calling the series ‘the most extraordinary story ever,’ while another called it ‘one of the most exceptionally riveting series to grace my television set.’
Loved for it’s unflinching narratives and potentially more so, its starried ensemble cast featuring Olivia Colman (The Night Manager), Jodie Whittaker (Toxic Town), Jonathan Bailey (Wicked) and David Tennant (Rivals). The gripping series follows the aftermath of the murder of a young child, and how it impacts a close-knit coastal community in Dorset. The investigation is headed up by the somber Detective Inspector Alec Hardy (Tennant) and Detective Sergeant Ellie Miller (Colman, whose appearance in the series which saw her gain critical acclaim as an actor). Bailey stars as a keen journalist working for the Broadchurch Echo. Like her role in Toxic Town, Whittaker steps into the role of Beth, a mother in deep despair over an unfortunate situation that has occurred to her child.
If you haven’t already seen the series, but loved the likes of The Beast In Me, The Guest and The Girlfriend, for taking idyllic neighbourhoods, families and communities, and exposing the dark and dangerous undercurrents flowing within them, then Broadchurch should be next on your watch-list. What’s more is that all three seasons are available to stream, meaning you can get stuck into series without having to venture elsewhere.
Broadchurch is available to stream on Netflix now.
