When a young boy is murdered, this small town of Broadchurch in Dorset suddenly becomes the focus of a major event in the full glare of the media spotlight. DI Alec Hardy (David Tennant) and DS Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman) lead the investigation, as one by one the community of Broadchurch are drawn into the police inquiry, starting with the immediate family, and then radiating outward.
The body of 11-year-old Danny Latimer is found on the beach in Broadchurch. Local police officers DI Alec Hardy {David Tennant} and DS Ellie Miller {Olivia Colman} are called to investigate a case that will change the town forever.
As the mystery around Danny Latimer's death deepens, DI Hardy and DS Miller must work fast to identify the key suspects. But where is the murder scene? And how will the Latimer family continue to cope?
Fingerprints at the murder scene lead DI Hardy and DS Miller to a startling suspect in Danny's murder. Meanwhile, Steve Connelly has a message for Beth.
The aftershocks of Danny's murder continue to ripple through the town, as friends and neighbors' lives come under scrutiny. Beth and Mark decide to take matters into their own hands to get news of Danny's murder into the newspapers.
As Hardy and Ellie come under fire, the people of Broadchurch start to turn against each other. Will a vital new piece of evidence lead Ellie and Hardy to the killer?
The town of Broadchurch comes together to mourn. In doing so, a new suspect in the murder of Danny Latimer comes to light. Meanwhile, Beth and Mark turn to local vicar Paul - can he help them move on?
Time is running out to solve Danny's murder - will the discovery of a vital clue finally unlock the case? Meanwhile, Beth and Mark take an important step in moving on with their lives.
After weeks of speculation, the events surrounding Danny Latimer's death are revealed. Shock waves ripple though Broadchurch as the community struggles to come to terms with the shocking news, but will Danny finally be laid to rest?
