Arguably the emotional core of the series, Olivia Colman plays Ellie, the local detective who was passed over for the promotion that went to Hardy. Colman transforms from bubbly and warm to utterly devastated as the case unfolds. Watching her navigate the investigation while her personal life implodes is a masterclass in acting. Today, Colman is an Oscar winner ( The Favourite ), but for many, her work in Broadchurch remains her finest hour.
When Broadchurch first aired on ITV in 2013 (and later on BBC America), it didn’t just captivate audiences with its haunting coastal cinematography or its heart-wrenching mystery. The show’s immediate grip came from its . Creator Chris Chibnall assembled a roster of British acting royalty, relative unknowns at the time, and future stars. cast of broadchurch season 1
A local psychic who inserts himself into the investigation. In a show that is relentlessly realistic, Mellor’s performance as a well-meaning fraud provides an odd but fascinating layer. Arguably the emotional core of the series, Olivia