Death in Paradise

2011

4.8

71 reviews

Eligible

Season 8 episodes (8)

1 Episode 1

1/10/19

When a passenger is stabbed on the express bus to Honore, Jack and his team are baffled. No-one left their seat, so how on earth did they commit murder?

2 Episode 2

1/17/19

DI Jack Mooney and the team enter a nest of vipers when zoo owner Xander Shepherd is poisoned by a tranquiliser dart in the middle of the zoo grounds, leaving the family-run business in turmoil. With the zoo shut to the public at 5pm suspicion falls upon Xander's fellow colleagues. Meanwhile, the arrival of new police officer Ruby Patterson, who happens to also be the Commissioner's niece, keeps Jack and the team on their toes. JP takes on the responsibility of mentoring Ruby, whilst Ruby makes an interesting discovery when surveying boats at the marina.

3 Episode 3

1/24/19

DI Jack Mooney and the team are mystified when Catrina McVey, the presenter of TV holiday programme Hot Shots, is found washed up on the shore near her Paradise Bay hotel, after taking a midnight dip. A secret affair, seemingly unrequited love and rocky working relationships all cast doubt over the Hot Shots production team, as another member of the crew is murdered. With DS Cassell away for a romantic weekend with Patrice, JP and new recruit Ruby step up to help DI Mooney investigate. Meanwhile Florence returns with big news…

4 Episode 4

1/31/19

In the wake of his father's death, Benedict Dacre rules the roost at the Paradise Skies Coffee plantation - but all is not plain sailing. Soon after he breaks the news to his family that it is time for them to move on and sell the plantation, Benedict is found murdered. DI Jack Mooney and the team must navigate the tempestuous waters of a family divided. Elsewhere Ruby is settling in well and reveals to JP that she was once arrested, much to his horror. Has she put her own job at risk?

5 Episode 5

2/7/19

In this first episode of a two-part special, a shadow is cast over a small fishing community in the village of Belle Mer when their festival queen 'Mama D'Mer' Tiana, is murdered while alone on a boat minutes from her celebrated arrival at the annual Mahi Mahi festival.

6 Episode 6

2/14/19

In the second episode of this two-part special, the Honoré police team are left stunned by another murder which is connected to the Tiana case. A phone call relating to the suspect arrested in the Tiana murder investigation takes DI Mooney and the team over to the nearby Rosalie Island to follow the new lead. Rosalie Island resident and millionaire Ewan Boyd, who owns a lucrative financial investment company, and his long-term employees and companions Frances Compton and Martin Stow all fall under suspicion as they each explain that they weren't the person who answered the mysterious call.

7 Episode 7

2/21/19

Saint Marie mourns when radio legend Dezzie Dixon is murdered live on air, and Jack must unravel a complex mystery to find the culprit.

8 Episode 8

2/28/19

When a storm hits Saint Marie the Police Station becomes a crime scene when a man is found dead locked inside but how did he get in there and how did the killer escape without touching any of the locks? Can the dead man's friends, who are on holiday celebrating their 50th birthdays, lead DI Jack Mooney to the killer.

About this show

This warm, light-hearted detective drama is a fish-out-of-water story about a quintessential English policeman posted to the Caribbean island of Saint-Marie. To anyone else it would be paradise, but for Detective Inspector Richard Poole it's hell! Totally unsuited to the Caribbean way of life, Richard hates the sun, sea and sand and isn't used to their style of policing. But he finds his brilliant detective skills combine well with the local police to help solve a series of mysterious murders. Will Richard ever come to see the beauty of his surroundings? Perhaps not, but he might one day loosen his tie.

Ratings and reviews

4.8

71 reviews

Keith Carter

October 6, 2015

This is a witty, poignant series with highly likable characters and wonderful mysteries. Nothing is kept from the viewer - you could figure it out yourself - possibly - maybe - unlikely. Thoroughly entertaining. I can Marathon my way through these. I've Seasons 1, 2, 3 and 4, and I'm hoping there's more to come!!

A Google user

March 24, 2019

Love this show - a real mystery without the tasteless guts and gore of so many other shows. Great acting, beautiful venue, believeable people. Keep it coming. Quality in television dramas is rare, and this is a jewel. Thanks. Country Lizzie

Sandra Burton

February 14, 2016

What a great show to view on a cold winter's night! Great characters and well developed story lines. And it all takes place on a beautiful Caribbean Island.

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