"Broken" is a powerful BBC drama centered on Father Michael Kerrigan, a Catholic priest in a working-class community in Northern England. Portrayed by the acclaimed actor Sean Bean, Father Michael is a compassionate but deeply troubled man, haunted by secrets from his own past. He works tirelessly to guide his parishioners through their complex, modern-day struggles, which include poverty, mental health crises, and difficult moral choices.
The series is a gritty and realistic look at faith, doubt, and the challenge of being a good person in a flawed world. Rather than offering easy answers, the show explores the messy reality of human life. The critically acclaimed miniseries has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.