Broadchurch Timeline ( Real )

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March 4, 2013

Broadchurch Series 1 Premiere

The first series of Broadchurch premiered on ITV, introducing the story of the investigation into the death of a young boy in a small coastal town.

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January 5, 2015

Broadchurch Series 2 Premiere

The second series of Broadchurch premiered, continuing the story focusing on the aftermath of the trial and the impact on the community.

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September 2016

Broadchurch Series 3 Announcement

ITV announced the commissioning of a third series of Broadchurch, further exploring the lives of the main characters and introducing a new case.

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February 27, 2017

Broadchurch Series 3 Premiere

The third series of Broadchurch premiered, focusing on a new case and continuing character development.

Broadchurch Timeline ( Fictional )

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Day 1

Tragic Murder of Danny Latimer

Danny Latimer, an 11-year-old boy, is found dead on the beach near the town of Broadchurch, sparking a major murder investigation.

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Day 2

Arrival of DI Alec Hardy and DS Ellie Miller

Detective Inspector Alec Hardy and Detective Sergeant Ellie Miller are assigned to the case and begin their investigation into Danny's murder.

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Days 3-5

Community Shock and Media Attention

The murder shakes the tight-knit community of Broadchurch, attracting significant media coverage and causing mistrust among residents.

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Week 2

Arrest of Joe Miller

Ellie Miller's husband, Joe Miller, is arrested as a suspect in Danny's murder, straining personal and professional relationships.

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Week 3

Revelation of the True Murderer - Joe Miller

After a tense investigation, it is revealed that Joe Miller is the murderer who killed Danny Latimer, bringing some closure to the case.