DEATH IN PARADISE s14 - Fri 31st Jan. 9pm bbc. TV PACE NO SPOILERS

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yah. It’s back. For 8w

We're transported back to the tropical island of Saint Marie, and this time with a new Detective Inspector in place - but will DI Mervin Wilson (Don Gilet) remain in the job for long?

Following the recently cracked case of ‘who shot the Santas?’, along with the revelation that his estranged mother has passed away, Mervin is ready to get back home and leave the island for good.

But when a case close to the hearts of those at the station presents itself, is he tempted to extend his stay?

As Mervin continues to ruffle feathers, the police team pull together to solve some of the island’s most confounding cases yet.

And making their mark across the series is a host of fantastic guest stars including: Tobi Bakare (Kingsman), reprising his role of Sergeant JP Hooper, Michelle Greenidge (Kaos), Joy Richardson (Dreamland), Stephen Odubola (Boiling Point), Anthony J. Abraham (The Acolyte), Simon Lennon (Our Girl), Bhavna Limbachia (Brassic), Adam James (The Day of The Jackal), David Avery (Gangs of London), Sofia Oxenham (A Very Royal Scandal), Patricia Allison (Sex Education), Imogen King (Love Rat), David Mumeni (Bridgerton), Madeline Appiah (In The Long Run), Siobhan Redmond (Two Doors Down), Chantelle Alle (Hijack), Rita Bernard-Shaw (The Power), Bobby Gordon (Three Little Birds), Tony Marshall (Casualty), Charlotte Spencer (The Gold), Tala Gouveia (McDonald & Dodds), Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge (Holby City), Gerard Horan (Detectorists), Judith Jacob (The Five), Lily Nichol (Renegade Nell), Lyndsey Marshal (Inside Man) and more.

Elsewhere, Commissioner Selwyn Patterson (Don Warrington) must deal with momentous news from the Chief Commissioner in Jamaica that rocks the police department to its very core.

As an unexpected foe attempts to enforce the unfathomable, Catherine (Elizabeth Bourgine), in her role as Mayor, acts as the last line of defence in a battle to save the team as we know it.

In an unexpected twist, Naomi (Shantol Jackson) finds herself at an emotional crossroads when an old flame from St Barnabas makes a surprising appearance on the island, while Darlene (Ginny Holder) becomes a mentor when a new officer joins the ranks, but is left questioning whether she’s the right person for the job.

And with the opportunity to learn more about his mother’s life, Mervin begins to discover things may not be all that they seem in Saint Marie. As everything he thought he knew unravels, will his life ever be the same again?

Death in Paradise was the UK’s most watched returning drama in 2024 across all broadcasters and streamers, with last year's series watched by over 8 million viewers. BBC Studios, who distribute the series, have now licensed Death in Paradise to over 230 territories across the globe.

Following the successful launch of spin-off series Beyond Paradise in 2023, the Death in Paradise franchise has built on its international success with new Australia-set spin-off series for the ABC - Return to Paradise, which launched last year on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.

Filmed on the French Caribbean Island of Guadeloupe, Death in Paradise continues to delight audiences with the perfect blend of exciting escapism, puzzling mysteries, and juicy plot twists set against an idyllic sun-drenched backdro

Tho why not just get rid of the role or say he’s going to live on another island

to bring in a replacement after they said his ‘job’ was being made redundant seems weird

Because his job is just Commissioner of Saint Marie, whereas the replacement covers all the islands - so different job.

Although good shout by PP that the replacement may be a goner by the time the jaunty opening credits kick in.

And this redundancy storyline (ironically) gives Don W something to do beyond lurking. He doesn’t often get a meaty bit of his own.

If they have a pan-island commissioner (who could end up being Selwyn) that would allow for an actor to have a recurring role rather than being in every episode.

E6 tonight

Mervin And team investigate the dark side of online dating when a man is not dead at his villa

a new colleague makes the wrong impression

is that the new commissioner ?

newbies always annoy people

Meant to say shot. Not not 😂

Not sure why a mystery as someone shot him

Oh. Maybe as the bullet and lots of passports and money. And lying he owns it

“it’s all happening too quickly”. It certainly is!

I’m saying it’s the gf. The video call wasn’t live so gives her an alibi and she did it

so Danielle

If the suited fellow is the replacement, not sure I like him. Too much of a wide boy. Not dignified enough, or someone who earns your respect.

"Stirling" is going to get slapped .... or more likely - murdered!!

That was clever and quite good.

Really enjoying this latest series.

Ok was a little right

was a recording

wrong killer

so much for the replacement being Martin Clunes then!

A total red herring

Was disappointed

Fingers crossed! Did not take to him at all.

I do like that they called him Sterling though, as a nod towards ‘Pound sterling’, ie, UK currency.

( although I may have been overthinking that!)

The murder motivation was sillier than usual which is saying something. Each episode gets more far fetched than the last and new commissioner maybe, hopefully not is an awful cliché. Murderer could have just given the police some anonymous tips or told the women not to give him money

I hope the last episode has a double murder - Catherine and Darleen. Darleen telling the boss to look at her when she's speaking was the final straw, she has an annoying OTT primary school teacher vibe about her. I like the rest of the cast

DiP has been going for 14yrs!

Will be sad to see DW leave but if Selwyn has been in the force for 51yrs it's about time isn't it?

But the video call wasn't a recording. I thought it was going to be that and that it was the girlfriend who had somehow killed him earlier.

Darlene was soooooooo rude and disrespectful to her boss!!!! She has a cheek to say the inspector is rude.

I'd have demoted her on the spot! 😆

Yes Darleen is annoying and way above herself

He needed a mums net reply - did you mean to be so rude

The murder motivation was ludicrous. Murders are very rarely done for altruistic motives.

I will hear no word said against Darlene. She is absolutely right to expect to be treated with respect and basic courtesy, and the Inspector knows it, hence his immediate acquiescence to her commands.