Broadchurch Season 2

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Complex and engaging follow-up to the “whodunnit” murder mystery we thought solved at the end of season 1. But as Miller and Hardy said to each other in the between-seasons promo “So what are we still doing here in Broadchurch?” Now we know: the trial of the accused murderer begins, interspersed with Hardy’s continuing investigation of the Sandbrook case that he was unable to solve before coming to Broadchurch. The defense and prosecuting attorneys (my American term for whatever they’re called in the UK) are very strong characters as well, with their own real-life troubles outside the courtroom. And of course there’s Hardy’s health issues looming over everything. I hold my breath when he has to chase someone!

Seeing a second season feels like going back to visit a small town again, seeing some familiar faces, some new ones, and reconnecting with a few friends.

– SA

Incredibly suspenseful. I’ll try not to give too much away for anyone who hasn’t yet seen Season 1.
Although last seasons suspect pleaded guilty, he now reverses his plea in court making for a tense and suspenseful case. Did he do it or did he confess under duress, or, as I thought, is he protecting someone, perhaps his young son, who might have something to do with the murder? The tension builds as the court case unfolds, as does the personal drama between the two opposing attorneys, once mentor and mentee. Charlotte Rampling plays the former, a brilliant prosecutor, now a recluse who comes out of hiding on behalf of the dead boy’s family. Here she is a model of decorum and restraint, but under her steely exterior there lurks a loving heart, though it is not extended to her adversary, a single mother whose son is in prison.

– lily t.

I have THOROUGHLY enjoyed the second series of Broadchurch so far! I’m less impressed with the courtroom drama parts and a little tired of the murderer’s guilt or innocence being dragged out, but I really enjoy the mystery of DI Hardy’s last case and how it affected him. Plus I love seeing more Dr. Who/Torchwood stars involved, so I love the casting! And who knew Jarvis from Agent Carter could be so sexy, hunky, and dangerous! I’m really loving his character and that story line. And of course the central characters of David Tennant’s Alec Hardy and Olivia Colman’s Ellie Miller are core to my enjoyment of the show, especially the repercussions of last season and this in Ellie’s life–Olivia is a champ and I love her portrayal and I love that she is so normal-looking!

Broadchurch is not always an easy show to watch, but it is thought-provoking, deeply interesting, and beautifully shot (just compare it to American-version Gracepoint–terrible!) Definitely up there with the likes of Mad Men, Breaking Bad, House of Cards, and other good current television.

-Sara Beth Wade

DVD Wholesale Main Features :   

Actors: David Tennant, Olivia Colman
Directors: Euros Lyn
Format: Multiple Formats, Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only.)
Number of discs: 3
Studio: Entertainment One
DVD Release Date: May 5, 2015
Run Time: 480 minutes