Who was the killer in Season 1 of Broadchurch?

Joe Miller
It was the biggest ‘whodunnit’ of 2013, but viewers found out Joe Miller was Danny Latimer’s murderer during the final episode of Broadchurch. Detective Sergeant Ellie Miller’s husband made the shock confession to the murder, claiming it was an accident and saying he had been in love with the 11-year-old boy.

What happened in the first series of Broadchurch?

The first season focuses on the death of 11-year-old Danny Latimer and how it impacts not just his family, but the whole town. Hardy and Miller investigate Danny’s death, which it quickly becomes clear was no accident, and it becomes a murder case, with the town obsessing over finding the killer.

Who killed Pippa and Lisa?

Lee Ashworth
In the series 2 finale, Ricky Gillespie was revealed as the killer of Lisa, and Lee Ashworth as the killer of Pippa.

Does Beth forgive Ellie?

But the biggest blow the couple endured was seeing Joe walk free at the end of the trial. The town banded together to support them and Beth eventually forgives Ellie – most likely because of promise to kill Joe one day.

What was Tom deleting in Broadchurch?

Tom and Danny together attended Paul Coates’ computer class at their primary school. His immediate reaction was to delete phone messages and folders from his computer. Since then he has been worrying about the computer files and whether whatever they contained could still be recovered.

What did Susan Wright do in Broadchurch?

She was one of the suspects in the Broadchurch murder case because of some of her shifty behaviour and because she owned the keys to the house on the cliff which was believed to be the scene of the murder of Danny Latimer (she cleaned the house), however it was revealed that she was a witness to the events and didn’t …

Did Hardy sleep with Claire?

Hardy never had a relationship with Claire and he never had sex with Claire.

Why does Joe Miller go free?

When Joe admitted that he had fallen in love with the child, Ellie lost control and beat him. The attack meant that Joe’s confession was deemed inadmissible, and after he pleaded not guilty he was allowed to walk free.

Do the Latimers forgive Ellie?

Ellie, Mark and Beth went face to face with Joe in the scene of the crime were Danny was killed. After the confrontation, Joe was banished from Broadchurch and wasn’t allowed to come back ever again. At the end of the series, Ellie’s family reconciled with the Latimer family, down at the beach.

Do Alec Hardy and Ellie Miller get together?

BROADCHURCH bosses have been keeping details of the upcoming third series under lock and key, but we know one thing for certain: there will be no romance between detectives Alec Hardy and Ellie Miller.

What is Broadchurch season 1 about?

The season premiere of Broadchurch is about digging: digging into the past, and, quite literally, digging up a body. The body? Danny Latimer’s for a new autopsy. But metaphorical bodies are also being unearthed as the British mystery returned.

Is there a Broadchurch remake?

It also received an American remake in the form of Gracepoint. Broadchurch is set in the titular coastal town and focuses on the investigation into the murder of young Danny Latimer.

Who killed Danny in Broadchurch season 1?

By the time Broadchurch’s season 1 finale came around just about everyone in town had come under suspicion, including Danny’s father Mark, newsagent Jack and the local Reverend. Alec eventually discovers the man who killed Danny; Joe Miller, Ellie’s husband.