Broadchurch (2013)
A small town's dark secrets unravel as a child's murder exposes simmering grief and suspicion.
The murder of a young boy in a small coastal town brings a media frenzy, which threatens to tear the community apart.
How intense is Broadchurch?
Broadchurch is mildly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Broadchurch feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulmelancholygrittyatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Broadchurch
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Broadchurch for you?
Is Broadchurch scary?
Only a little. Broadchurch has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Broadchurch gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Broadchurch sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Broadchurch OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Broadchurch?
Broadchurch is streaming on Netflix, Peacock, Hoopla and The Roku Channel.
Does Broadchurch have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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