After watching the first episode of Broadchurch for textual analysis of crime TV shows, I was intrigues by the series and went to buy the box set in order to have a more in-depth look at the show. The first season of Broadchurch absolutely amazed me; the cast, the writing, the direction and just about everything else about the season is an incredible feat for modern television and makes for one of the best TV series which I have seen.
The series follows Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman) and Alec Hardy (David Tennant) who are detectives investigating the murder of Danny Latimer, and 11 year old boy, in the once-peaceful coastal town of Broadchurch. The series is only 8 episodes long, but has a slow, deliberate pace. Unlike many crime dramas, it is not filled with chases, fights and plot twists, but instead focuses on the community of Broadchurch and the secrets which lie beneath the surface. While other shows may try to maximise potential for drama and shock, Broadchurch opts instead for a sense of realism which builds audience sympathy for the characters. The show is gripping from the offset and never failed to interest me or make me wonder what was going to happen next.
By far one of the best aspects of Broadchurch is the cast. Everyone is phenomenal and there are so many stand-out performances that it seems unfair just to name a few. Jodie Whittaker and David Tennant are both amazing; both have so much charisma, their performances feel completely natural and they have amazing chemistry together. The supporting cast is also amazing, particularly David Bradley, who plays a newsagent with a dark past, and Jodie Whittaker and Andrew Buchan who play Beth and Mark Latimer, the bereaved parents of Danny.
Broadchurch is, often, a very dark and gloomy show with lots of tears, however what keeps it from being depressing and hard to watch is its sense of hope and moments of light humour. Without these, the show would become a slog to watch, but with them it keeps the audience gripped to the story and always wanting more.
In terms of my coursework, the piece which I produce will probably be relatively similar to Broadchurch in terms of style, however I will make sure not to copy it completely. Mine will probably be a more generic, trashy crime drama with some kind of action/chase and a generic plot. I will have to try and cram a lot of different clichés and types of scenes into the 2-3 minutes which I create in order to show as many different skills and areas of knowledge as I can
By far one of the best aspects of Broadchurch is the cast. Everyone is phenomenal and there are so many stand-out performances that it seems unfair just to name a few. Jodie Whittaker and David Tennant are both amazing; both have so much charisma, their performances feel completely natural and they have amazing chemistry together. The supporting cast is also amazing, particularly David Bradley, who plays a newsagent with a dark past, and Jodie Whittaker and Andrew Buchan who play Beth and Mark Latimer, the bereaved parents of Danny.
Broadchurch is, often, a very dark and gloomy show with lots of tears, however what keeps it from being depressing and hard to watch is its sense of hope and moments of light humour. Without these, the show would become a slog to watch, but with them it keeps the audience gripped to the story and always wanting more.
In terms of my coursework, the piece which I produce will probably be relatively similar to Broadchurch in terms of style, however I will make sure not to copy it completely. Mine will probably be a more generic, trashy crime drama with some kind of action/chase and a generic plot. I will have to try and cram a lot of different clichés and types of scenes into the 2-3 minutes which I create in order to show as many different skills and areas of knowledge as I can
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