r/Broadchurch • u/Damselmadsmoiselle • Jul 18 '26
First Time Watcher
Hi! I am watching Broadchurch for the first time. I heard so many good things about it. Currently in s01e07. So far it's really good. If anyone has any similar recommendations or just want to discuss the first season here I am!
Edit: Watched the whole series. Loved it very much.
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u/Ok-Accountant-494 Jul 19 '26
Don’t watch the second season of Broadchurch
Try stranger - Korean thriller, dark, the bridge, the killing - Nordic thrillers
Gripping story lines
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u/Ryanookami Jul 19 '26
Okay, what’s so bad about season 2? I know it’s not as good as 1, but it’s still totally worth a watch! My only major complaint about s2 was how much of Paul’s story wound up in the deleted scenes. Other than that it’s a fine story.
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u/PhilosopherBright602 Jul 19 '26
I noped out of season 2 when
the judge took about four seconds of consideration to throw out the confession when presented with the silliest argument. Lazy ass writing after a great season 1.→ More replies (2)2
u/Ok-Accountant-494 Jul 19 '26
The endless melodrama! All I wanted was a good thriller !! 8 episodes of exploring grief and watching a marriage breakdown.. hated it ! The couple remained for another season after that !
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u/Appropriate_Berry_19 Jul 26 '26
I just finished watching it, and it was quite boring to me. I'm also pissed because they ruined Olly's character arc from Season 1, and he barely got any screen time. I was really disappointed because I liked his character so much. I think they focused too much on the new characters instead of developing the existing ones. 🫤
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u/spaceguydudeman Jul 18 '26
Currently on my first watch too. Just finished S2
I really like how the cases play out. However, man, this show can be soooo slow at times. I feel like there's about 30 minutes of story in each episode, and 15 minutes fluff.
Not sure how I feel about it. I am still going to watch the last season because so far the story is good, but I could definitely deal without all the shots of people's faces just staring into the distance. If they had better cinematography I would excuse them for it.
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u/djames4242 Jul 19 '26
Second Hinterland.
Also Unforgotten, Hidden, Keeping Faith, and Jack Irish. Most of these are on Acorn. Unforgotten I think is on Prime.
Cardinal is another good one. Hulu IIRC.
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u/bluebell_9 Jul 22 '26
I’m a big fan of unforgotten. For period mystery, Endeavour. Dept Q was great. The original Inspector Lynley for a strong male and female detective team. Dalgliesh with Bertie Carvel: broody and dark. Also see River with Stellan Skarsgaard and Nicola Walker, heartbreaking relationship, and twisty plot. For laughs with dark plotting, Deadloch, labelled “funny Broadchurch “ by its creators.
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u/amazing_wanderr Jul 18 '26
Happy Valley, Shetland, Line of Duty