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Broadchurch (2013)

Created by Chris Chibnall, Broadchurch is set in the fictional Dorset town of the same name and follows Ellie Miller and Alec Hardy, two police detectives who are tasked with solving the death of an 11-year-old boy killed under mysterious circumstances. The first and second seasons of the show focus on the case and its fallout in the community, with the third season focusing on a new case. Olivia Coleman and David Tennant star as Ellie and Alec. 

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Broadchurch
Drama

Cast
David Tennant , Olivia Colman , Jodie Whittaker
Release Date
March 4, 2013
Seasons
3
Writers
Chris Chibnall
Directors
David Tennant
Showrunner
Chris Chibnall
Story By
chris chibnall

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