Broadchurch season 3: David Tennant in foul-mouthed rant as he channels Liam Neeson
BROADCHURCH fans were sent into a frenzy when David Tennant's DI Alec Hardy channelled Liam Neeson in Taken during last night's episode.
Broadchurch season 3: David Tennant in foul-mouthed rant as he channels Liam Neeson
DI Alec Hardy threatens daughter's bullies in Broadchurch
It was recently revealed that the detective's daughter had had naked pictures spread around her school and he was not happy.
Last night, the father and daughter were driving through the town when DI Hardy noticed the trio of boys who were responsible for humiliating Daisy (played by Hannah Rae).
She protested as he stopped the car and proceeded to threaten the youngsters in a rant that wouldn't have been out of place in one of the Taken films.
He raged: "You hurt my girl so from now on, I'm going to be watching everything you do, I'm going to be watching everything your parents do, everything your family does.
"If any one of you does so much as belch when you shouldn't, I will be there."
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Broadchurch: Fans likened the speech to Liam Neeson's in Taken
I will find you and chop your tiny little c***s off
When asked if he was threatening them, DI Hardy noted that he was simply instructing them to stay away from his daughter.
"I deal with murderers and brutal thugs and sex offenders and I always win," he told them.
"I get the better of them, so don't for a second think I will break a sweat getting you in line.
"Any of you even talk about my daughter ever again or do anything to make her unhappy, I will find you and chop your tiny little c***s off."
Viewers at home were quick to comment on the iconic scene with one fan tweeting: "That Dad speech was up there with Liam Neeson in Taken #iwillfindyou #broadchurch."
Broadchurch: DI Alec Hardy warned the boys to stay away from his daughter
Broadchurch: Viewers were sent into a frenzy by the iconic speech
Another continued: "David tennant does the 'I've got a particular set of skills..' Taken speech, Scottish style! #broadchurch."
"And yes...David Tennant's scene with the boys was amazing. #Broadchurch," a third wrote.
Someone else wrote: "Loved #David Tennant channeling Liam Neeson from "Taken" in #Broadchurch tonight!"
A fifth added: "David Tennant's "I will find you" Liam Neeson-style rant was ace. My 2 favourite actors rolled into one epic scene. #broadchurch."
Broadchurch concludes Monday on ITV at 9pm.