It's the buzziest British import since Downtown Abbey" (2010-present) hit American airwaves, but despite all the hype, "Broadchurch" still certainly lives up to expectations. "Broadchurch" premiered this spring in the United Kingdom to huge ratings and rave reviews. It airs in the United States on BBC America, so the ratings will likely never approach the numbers seen in the U.K. The critical praise, however, has been just as strong, with the show being so well received that an American version is currently in development.
The show centers on a fictional seaside town that is rocked by the murder of a young boy. As two detectives search for the killer, they find that nearly everyone in this small community has something to hide. It features David Tennant of "Doctor Who" (2005-present) fame as Detective Inspector Alec Hardy, while Olivia Colman plays Detective Sergeant Ellie Miller. The core of the show focuses on the dynamic between these two
