Out-of-town DI Alec Hardy investigates the death of an 11-year-old boy in a seaside community, aided by local girl DS Ellie Miller,The child's parent and other residents of Broadchurch try to cope with the media frenzy surrounding the case.
The mystery around Danny's death deepens, The Latimer family struggles to cope with their grief, and the Rev Paul Coates decides to speak to the local media.