# Broadchurch (2013–2017) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/broadchurch/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 86% |
| Critic Score | 92% |
| Audience Score | 89% |
| Metascore | 85/100 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Fan Score | 80% |
| Creator | Chris Chibnall |
| Platform | ITVX |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Seasons | 3 (24 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Broadchurch (2013–2017) is a Crime, Drama, Mystery series created by Chris Chibnall, streaming on ITVX. It holds a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (92%), audience ratings (89%), Metascore (85/100), IMDb (8.4/10), and fan ratings (80%) across 3 seasons.

## Critics consensus

A child’s death photographed like a landscape painting — Tennant and Colman make grief procedural without making it cheap.

## Synopsis

The murder of a young boy in a small coastal town brings a media frenzy, which threatens to tear the community apart.

## Cast

David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Mark Bazeley, Lenny Henry, Sebastian Armesto, Georgina Campbell, Sarah Parish

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Broadchurch worth watching?**
Yes — Broadchurch earns a 86% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 92%, audience 89%, Metascore 85/100, IMDb 8.4/10, and fan 80%. A child’s death photographed like a landscape painting — Tennant and Colman make grief procedural without making it cheap.

**Why is Broadchurch so highly rated?**
Broadchurch scores 86% because all five independent sources agree: critics 92%, audiences 89%, Metacritic 85/100, IMDb 8.4/10 and fan ratings 80%. A child’s death photographed like a landscape painting — Tennant and Colman make grief procedural without making it cheap. See the full breakdown on the Broadchurch series page.

**Is Broadchurch on Netflix?**
No — Broadchurch is not on Netflix. It streams on ITVX, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under ITVX. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Broadchurch come out?**
Broadchurch first aired in 2013 and ran through 2017 (2013–2017). Created by Chris Chibnall; it streams on ITVX today.

**How many seasons of Broadchurch are there?**
Broadchurch has 3 seasons across 24 episodes (2013–2017). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Broadchurch?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Broadchurch’s 24 episodes take roughly 18 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Broadchurch?**
Broadchurch streams on ITVX in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under ITVX. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Broadchurch?**
Broadchurch stars David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Mark Bazeley, Lenny Henry, and others. Created by Chris Chibnall.

**How many episodes are in Broadchurch?**
Broadchurch has 24 episodes across 3 seasons (2013–2017).

**What is Broadchurch about?**
The murder of a young boy in a small coastal town brings a media frenzy, which threatens to tear the community apart.

**Who created Broadchurch?**
Broadchurch was created by Chris Chibnall. It is a crime, drama, mystery series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after Broadchurch?**
Browse more crime series on Celluloid’s ITVX hub, or open More Like This.

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