'Masterpiece' ITV series fans hail 'best crime drama of all time' is streaming free

ITV fans will be pleased to learn that a series, which has been described as a "masterpiece" and the "best crime drama of all time" is available to stream on the platform.

Broadchurch is a British crime drama television series that ran for a total of three series between 2013 and 2017. It was created by Chris Chibnall, who acted as an executive producer and wrote every single episode. David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker, Andrew Buchan, Arthur Darvill, Carolyn Pickles, Jonathan Bailey, Matthew Gravelle, Charlotte Beaumont and Adam Wilson all star in Broadchurch.

The series synopsis reads: "When the corpse of an 11-year-old British boy, Danny Latimer, is found bloodied and dirty on an idyllic beach, a small Dorset community becomes the focus of a police investigation and media madness. Out-of-town Detective Inspector Alec Hardy gets the point position over Detective Sgt. Ellie Miller -- who feels the job should have been hers. Now she must engage in an efficient working relationship with taciturn Hardy. Slowly, more members of the community of Broadchurch are drawn into the investigation, with a telephone engineer drawing great attention when he admits to a special connection to the case. While dealing with so much unwelcome attention, Danny's family tries to cope with its grief. When a suspect is named and charged, the ensuing trial sees the defendant promising to expose more of the townspeople's secrets."

The final series of Broadchurch has a staggering 98% rating from the critics of Rotten Tomatoes. Their consensus reads: "In its final season, Broadchurch establishes a high standard for police procedurals to come, combining socially conscious themes with suspenseful mystery and a pair of compelling leads."

One fan of the series said it was the "best crime thriller series I have ever watched", while another said it was a "masterpiece" and added: "The best best best mini serial I've ever seen. Once you start watching this, you can not stop. Broadchurch is a masterpiece so as is David Tennant. I strongly suggest this series to whoever is interested in crime/thriller/mystery movies and series."

Broadchurch is available to stream now on ITVX.