D.I. Alec Hardy is a fictional character portrayed by David Tennant in the TV series Broadchurch.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Episode #1.1 (season 1), they were 42 years old.
They appear in all 24 aired episodes and have accumulated 143524 positive votes.
The character of D.I. Alec Hardy is mainly associated with D.S. Ellie Miller, Rev. Paul Coates and Beth Latimer.
Episodes24
Episode #1.1
episode S1.E1 august 2013Detective Ellie Miller returns from holiday to find that her promotion to inspector was given to an outsider, named Alec Hardy, and that the son of her close friend has supposedly committed suicide.
Episode #1.2
episode S1.E2 august 2013As the mystery around Danny's death deepens, DI Hardy and DS Miller must work fast to identify the key suspects.
Episode #1.3
episode S1.E3 august 2013The discovery of the murder scene leads Hardy and Miller to arrest a startling suspect in Danny's murder.
Episode #1.4
episode S1.E4 august 2013The aftershocks of Danny's murder continue to ripple through the town, as friends and neighbors' lives come under scrutiny.
Episode #1.5
episode S1.E5 september 2013As Hardy and Ellie come under fire, the people of Broadchurch start to turn against each other.
Episode #1.6
episode S1.E6 september 2013The town of Broadchurch comes together to mourn. In doing so, a new suspect in the murder of Danny Latimer comes to light.
Episode #1.7
episode S1.E7 september 2013Hardy knows his time is running out to solve Danny's murder - will the discovery of a vital clue finally unlock the case?
Episode #1.8
episode S1.E8 september 2013Shock, rather than relief, takes hold of Broadchurch as Hardy finally discovers who murdered Danny Latimer.
Episode #2.1
episode S2.E1 march 2015When Danny Latimer's killer pleads not guilty, the town of Broadchurch have to prepare for a full trial. Meanwhile, a woman called Claire, from the Sandbrook case, relies on Alec for protection.
Episode #2.2
episode S2.E2 march 2015A new development in Joe Miller's trial surprises the court. Alec and Ellie set up a meeting between Claire and Lee Ashworth, with consequences to everyone involved.
Episode #2.3
episode S2.E3 march 2015Miller and Hardy try to take control of the events of Claire and Lee's arranged meeting. Meanwhile, the court case continues and begins to question Alec and Millers whereabouts after the murder.
Episode #2.4
episode S2.E4 march 2015Hardy is annoyed when being questioned about Ashworth's return. Claire disobeys Hardy's instructions not to see Ashworth. A former Broadchurch resident returns.
Episode #2.5
episode S2.E5 april 2015Miller's son wants to give evidence at his father's trial. Miller helps Alec with his old unsolved murder case.
Episode #2.6
episode S2.E6 april 2015Tom takes the stand. Jocelyn receives double bad news. Hardy and Ellie find evidence to connect Pippa to Ashworth and Claire.
Episode #2.7
episode S2.E7 april 2015The final arguments are made in Joe Miller's trial. Hardy and Ellie follow-up on new evidence. Another one of Claire's secrets comes to light.
Episode #2.8
episode S2.E8 april 2015The fate of Danny's murderer is decided. Alec and Ellie close the Sandbrook murder case.
Episode #3.1
episode S3.E1 june 2017DS Ellie Miller and DI Alec Hardy are called in to investigate a serious sexual assault in the Dorset community.
Episode #3.2
episode S3.E2 july 2017Ellie and Hardy realize that the location of the attack and all the surrounding circumstances are going to make this a difficult investigation.
Episode #3.3
episode S3.E3 july 2017Ellie and Hardy appeal to Trish to be more open with them. Trish receives an unnerving gift from an anonymous sender.
Episode #3.4
episode S3.E4 july 2017DC Harford discovers a new suspect who doesn't have an alibi. Cath reveals new information about the night of her party. Hardy and Ellie get a match on the male DNA found on Trish.
Episode #3.5
episode S3.E5 july 2017A new witness turns Trish's case upside down. Katie discovers a new link between the case and a key suspect. Beth tells her supervisor about Trish's case.
Episode #3.6
episode S3.E6 august 2017Ellie and Hardy bring in Ed Burnett for questioning. In a search of his premises, Ellie finds devastating new evidence linking him to the crime.
Episode #3.7
episode S3.E7 august 2017Important pieces of evidence come to light against all the key suspects in the case.
Episode #3.8
episode S3.E8 august 2017Ellie and Hardy uncover the truth behind Trish Winterman's rape, and lives in Broadchurch are changed forever.
- Episode #1.1
- Episode #1.2
- Episode #1.3
- Episode #1.4
- Episode #1.5
- Episode #1.6
- Episode #1.7
- Episode #1.8
- Episode #2.1
- Episode #2.2
- Episode #2.3
- Episode #2.4
- Episode #2.5
- Episode #2.6
- Episode #2.7
- Episode #2.8
- Episode #3.1
- Episode #3.2
- Episode #3.3
- Episode #3.4
- Episode #3.5
- Episode #3.6
- Episode #3.7
- Episode #3.8
Best moments10
- Hardy knows his time is running out to solve Danny's murder - will the discovery of a vital clue finally unlock the case?
- Hardy is annoyed when being questioned about Ashworth's return. Claire disobeys Hardy's instructions not to see Ashworth. A former Broadchurch resident returns.
- The town of Broadchurch comes together to mourn. In doing so, a new suspect in the murder of Danny Latimer comes to light.
- As the mystery around Danny's death deepens, DI Hardy and DS Miller must work fast to identify the key suspects.
- When Danny Latimer's killer pleads not guilty, the town of Broadchurch have to prepare for a full trial. Meanwhile, a woman called Claire, from the Sandbrook case, relies on Alec for protection.
- A new development in Joe Miller's trial surprises the court. Alec and Ellie set up a meeting between Claire and Lee Ashworth, with consequences to everyone involved.
- The discovery of the murder scene leads Hardy and Miller to arrest a startling suspect in Danny's murder.
- A new witness turns Trish's case upside down. Katie discovers a new link between the case and a key suspect. Beth tells her supervisor about Trish's case.
- Ellie and Hardy appeal to Trish to be more open with them. Trish receives an unnerving gift from an anonymous sender.
- The aftershocks of Danny's murder continue to ripple through the town, as friends and neighbors' lives come under scrutiny.
- Episode #1.7
- Episode #2.4
- Episode #1.6
- Episode #1.2
- Episode #2.1
- Episode #2.2
- Episode #1.3
- Episode #3.5
- Episode #3.3
- Episode #1.4