All three series have been added to Netflix
Author: Alex RossPublished 19th Nov 2025
Last updated 19th Nov 2025
Despite new dramas like The Hack, Trespasses and Coldwater all airing this year, there’s no denying the fact people love to re-binge classic TV shows. Following the success of ITV/STV drama Broadchurch when it aired between 2013-2017, streaming platform Netflix have now added it, and it’s already in the Top 10 here in the UK.
Here’s everything you need to know about Broadchurch as it picks up a whole new wave of fans.
What is Broadchurch about?
Created by Chris Chibnall, Broadchurch is a British TV drama which originally aired on ITV/STV back in 2013. Starring huge names like David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jonathan Bailey and Vicky McClure, the drama received a huge 9.1 million viewers for the opening episode.
The series is set in the fictional town of Broadchurch, on the coast of Dorset, and follows two detectives trying to find out the truth behind the tragic death of 11-year-old local boy Danny Latimer.
How can I watch it?
Broadchurch is available to watch on ITVX and STV Player.
The show was also added to streaming service Netflix in November 2025.
How many series?
Broadchurch is made-up of three series, all containing eight episodes.
When did it originally come out?
Series 1 – 4th March 2013
Series 2 – 5th January 2015
Series 3 – 27th February 2017
Who is in the cast?
Broadchurch has an all-star cast, including Scottish actor David Tennant and Olivia Colman as lead detectives DI Alec Hardy and DS Ellie Miller.
Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure and Wicked actor Jonathan Bailey play reporters in the show, with Jodie Whittaker and Andrew Buchan playing the role of bereaved parents Beth and Mark Latimer.
Check out the full cast list below:
David Tennant – DI Alec Hardy
Olivia Colman – DS Ellie Miller
Jodie Whittaker – Beth Latimer
Andrew Buchan – Mark Latimer
Arthur Darvill – Rev. Paul Coates
David Bradley – Jack Marshall
Matthew Gravelle – Joe Miller
Jonathan Bailey – Olly Stevens
Vicky McClure – DS / DI Kate Harford (Series 3)
Charlie Higson – Ian Winterman
Pauline Quirke – Susan Wright
Will Mellor – Steve Connolly
Adam Wilson – Tom Miller
Carolyn Pickles – Maggie Radcliffe
Phoebe Waller-Bridge – Abby Thompson
Marianne Jean-Baptiste – Sharon Bishop (Series 2)
Charlotte Rampling – Jocelyn Knight (Series 2)
Eve Myles – Claire Ripley (Series 2)
James D’Arcy – Lee Ashworth (Series 2)
Lenny Henry – Ed Burnett (Series 3)
Will there be any new series?
There’s no plans for any more series of Broadchurch.
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