Now there are not many shows that everyone in my family would sit down and watch, but this was one of them. We all quickly became invested into the addictive storyline and had to watch until we knew what had happened. From the first episode, you are sucked into this fictional town; wanting to uncover all the secrets, wanting to solve this new crime that has occurred.
The quaint seaside town of Broadchurch has had its first murder, and it’s a rather horrific one – an eleven-year-old boy. In a town where everyone knows everyone, it turns out people really don’t know each other as well as they thought they did. This is a town of many secrets and once this murder enquiry begins, that’s when the secrets are forced out into the open. I promise you cannot predict everything that happens. My whole family had our different conclusions, and we were all wrong…
Another thing that keeps you hooked into the show is the outstanding acting. Left, right and centre, there is a sea of stars to recognise. Let’s begin with the most famous, the brilliant David Tennant. As the new detective, he leads the case of the murder of Danny. We learn a lot about his character in this series as his past is also haunted, alike to many others that live in this town. Next, there’s the sensational Olivia Colman. As the other detective, she brings another edge to the case as she has lived in this town her whole life, she understands the people around her. Nevertheless, it’s interesting to watch her grow as this case changes her judgement on many people and, as the audience do, make her distrust people she has always known. The relationship between these two detectives feels very real and it’s enjoyable to watch on screen.
Next, there are further actors littered throughout to appreciate. From the phenomenal Jodie Whittaker whose executes emotions on screen fantastically, to the recognisable Argus Filch aka David Bradley. Then there’s Arthur Darville (yet another ‘Doctor Who’ star, however Rory instead of the actual Doctor), Pauline Quirke amongst others. The acting is top-notch throughout the entire season.
‘Broadchurch’ feels dominantly British and real to watch on screen. I loved it! I was invested into every episode, obsessed with discovering what had happened to poor Danny Latimer. I wanted to know everything. I suspected everyone. It really is a very well executed show to keep all audiences enticed and hanging onto every word. I also cannot forget the sensational cinematography in every episode. By the end of the season, the emotional rollercoaster was crazy – in fact I felt extremely deflated and empty just at the notion of finally closing the case and eventually discovering what had happened over the eight episodes. It’s a definite worthy watch and I would recommend. Even if it’s just for the acting! But the plot is pretty worth it too.
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