Season 2 of "Broadchurch"

Season two of the British crime-drama, "Broadchurch" picks up where season one left off and follows the trial of the accused child murderer from the first season, Joe Miller (Matthew Gravelle). 

What makes the show so compelling and unique is the way the show delves into the private lives of its characters and meanders and diverges in directions that force us to witness the raw, emotionally-charged universes of each character's private world.  The show's characters have a lived-in, realistic quality to their portrayals.  Olivia Colman's performance as Ellie Miller is the most riveting aspect of the show.  We witness the toll the indictment of her husband has had on her, but her character weathers the turmoil in a dignified, resilient way that draws the viewer into her soul.

To make things interesting, the show introduces a new side-story to the over-riding plot.  Another investigation by Alec Hardy (David Tennant) into the murder and disappearance of two children from a few years back.  Tennant's portrayal of Hardy is as an obsessive, unwavering man who refuses to give up.

There are number of surprising twists and turns in the second season of "Broadchurch" and it adds depth and interest to the overall series.  The show proves that some of the best drama on television is happening on the other side of the Atlantic.