Detective Ellie Miller returns from holiday to find that her promotion to inspector was given to an outsider, named Alec Hardy, and that the son of her close friend has supposedly committed suicide.
As the mystery around Danny's death deepens, DI Hardy and DS Miller must work fast to identify the key suspects.
The discovery of the murder scene leads Hardy and Miller to arrest a startling suspect in Danny's murder.
The aftershocks of Danny's murder continue to ripple through the town, as friends and neighbors' lives come under scrutiny.
As Hardy and Ellie come under fire, the people of Broadchurch start to turn against each other.
The town of Broadchurch comes together to mourn. In doing so, a new suspect in the murder of Danny Latimer comes to light.
Hardy knows his time is running out to solve Danny's murder - will the discovery of a vital clue finally unlock the case?
Shock, rather than relief, takes hold of Broadchurch as Hardy finally discovers who murdered Danny Latimer.
When Danny Latimer's killer pleads not guilty, the town of Broadchurch have to prepare for a full trial. Meanwhile, a woman called Claire, from the Sandbrook case, relies on Alec for protection.
A new development in Joe Miller's trial surprises the court. Alec and Ellie set up a meeting between Claire and Lee Ashworth, with consequences to everyone involved.
Miller and Hardy try to take control of the events of Claire and Lee's arranged meeting. Meanwhile, the court case continues and begins to question Alec and Millers whereabouts after the murder.
Hardy is annoyed when being questioned about Ashworth's return. Claire disobeys Hardy's instructions not to see Ashworth. A former Broadchurch resident returns.
Miller's son wants to give evidence at his father's trial. Miller helps Alec with his old unsolved murder case.
Tom takes the stand. Jocelyn receives double bad news. Hardy and Ellie find evidence to connect Pippa to Ashworth and Claire.
The final arguments are made in Joe Miller's trial. Hardy and Ellie follow-up on new evidence. Another one of Claire's secrets comes to light.
The fate of Danny's murderer is decided. Alec and Ellie close the Sandbrook murder case.
A recap of Series 1 and Series 2, released on YouTube before the start of the third and final series. Contains spoilers.
DS Ellie Miller and DI Alec Hardy are called in to investigate a serious sexual assault in the Dorset community.
Ellie and Hardy realize that the location of the attack and all the surrounding circumstances are going to make this a difficult investigation.
Ellie and Hardy appeal to Trish to be more open with them. Trish receives an unnerving gift from an anonymous sender.
DC Harford discovers a new suspect who doesn't have an alibi. Cath reveals new information about the night of her party. Hardy and Ellie get a match on the male DNA found on Trish.
A new witness turns Trish's case upside down. Katie discovers a new link between the case and a key suspect. Beth tells her supervisor about Trish's case.
Ellie and Hardy bring in Ed Burnett for questioning. In a search of his premises, Ellie finds devastating new evidence linking him to the crime.
Important pieces of evidence come to light against all the key suspects in the case.
Ellie and Hardy uncover the truth behind Trish Winterman's rape, and lives in Broadchurch are changed forever.
Here, stars David Tennant and Olivia Colman talk exclusively to ITV Drama about what this gripping eight-part drama entails.
David Tennant discusses Chris Chibnall's script, and what drew him to the part.
David Tennant & Olivia Colman give an exclusive overview of what you can expect from this gripping new drama.
Olivia Colman and David Tennant discuss the strange relationship of their characters.
Olivia Colman and David Tennant discuss the on-set secrecy surrounding who killed Danny Latimer.
David Tennant discusses the dark secrets of his character, DI Alec Hardy.
Find out what happens to the residents of the town as they gather for Danny's wake. WARNING: contains spoilers if you have not watched episode 8.
