Death in Paradise, Season 15, at last!

Death in Paradise, Season 15, has finally been released in the US on BritBox for 'regular' subscribers. You'll remember that this series already began to air on BritBox for 'premiere' folks. Of course, we had the Christmas Special, that released in December 2025. There will be 8 episodes, and I believe they will be dropped weekly. Scroll down for Trailer.

DI Mervin Wilson is played by Don Gilet. Commissioner Selwyn Patterson, portrayed by Don Warrington, returns (Yay!) alongside DS Naomi Thomas and Catherine Bordey. There's also a new officer, Sergeant Mattie Fletcher, who joins the team, and Mervin’s half-brother Solomon appears, which could make things more personal this season. 

DEATH IN PARADISE, SEASON 15 release date

Death in Paradise, Season 15, will be released in the US March 24, 2026, on BritBox. The new season already began in the UK on BBC One. Remember that Episode 1 is the Christmas Special that released in December 2025. Episode 2 will be released on 3/24/26. There will be 8 episodes, and I believe they will be dropped weekly. More on that when Britbox posts more information. Scroll down for Trailer.

DI Mervin Wilson is played by Don Gilet. Commissioner Selwyn Patterson, portrayed by Don Warrington, returns (Yay!) alongside DS Naomi Thomas and Catherine Bordey. There's also a new officer, Sergeant Mattie Fletcher, who joins the team, and Mervin’s half-brother Solomon appears, which could make things more personal this season. 

Christmas Specials: Death in Paradise and Return to Paradise Air Dates

We finally got U.S. broadcast dates for the Death in Paradise and Return to Paradise Christmas specials. 

Both will air on BritBox.

Be sure and note that these specials are usually the first episode of the new season which will air in 2026.

Death in Paradise: December 29.

Streaming December 29 E1 • Christmas Special 2025

Mervin returns to Saint Marie, juggling a puzzling festive murder and the uneasy first meeting with his charismatic yet elusive half-brother.

Return to Paradise: December 25.

Streaming December 25 E1. Christmas Special 2025.

Festive chaos erupts as Humphrey tackles holiday cases while Martha rushes to complete a secret plan before a life-changing surprise.

DEATH IN PARADISE: Season 14 news!

If you caught the Christmas episode of Death in Paradise last December, you know there's a new detective on Ste. Marie. Don Gilet plays Londoner Detective Inspector Mervin Wilson. Now we have a date for the new season here in the U.S. Death in Paradise will release on BritBox on February 19. The series will air and stream weekly.  

Following DI Mervin Wilson's introduction in last year’s Christmas special, the holidaying Mervin was recruited to Honoré’s Police Station to help solve the case of a serial killer targeting Santas. His brusque manner and impatience to be back in busy London didn’t endear him to his colleagues. But, as he eventually confided to Commissioner Patterson (Don Warrington), he’d come to Saint Marie to reconcile with his estranged mother – a woman who he later found out had died some months ago…and was possibly even murdered. 

Season 14 begins with Mervin resolved to remain on the island. The recovery of a body from a ravine rattles his colleagues, and there's the case of a game show contestant fatally stabbed while on a zip line to solve. His fellow officers have their own share of personal dramas, too. DS Naomi Thomas (Shantol Jackson) is shaken when an ex unexpectedly arrives from St Barnabas, and Darlene (Ginny Holder) decides to mentor the fresh-faced new Officer Benjamin Brice (Anthony J Abraham). But she’s not sure if she’s up to the task.

Death in Paradise Christmas Special News

DEATH IN PARADISE Christmas Special 2024:  Today! December 27 on Britbox in the U.S. 

Don Gilet will play the new lead Detective Inspector Mervin Wilson on Death in Paradise. 

This is one of my favorite detective shows, and I've liked all the past DIs. The BBC has a tradition of releasing a Christmas special to mark the end of the current season and the start of a new one. 2024's special will introduce a new detective in Saint Marie after the departure of Ralf Little's DI Neville Parker. DI Mervin Wilson makes his debut in a feature-length Death in Paradise Christmas special December 27, before series 14 broadcasts in 2025. Mervin arrives on the island of Saint Marie from his home in London. 

Don Gilet says: “I am delighted to have returned to the wonderful island of Guadeloupe and this time to be stepping into the well-worn shoes of the Detective Inspector. It’s been a real pleasure filming such a beloved series alongside the hardworking cast and crew. I can’t wait for the fans to see how DI Mervin Wilson fares on the island, how he fits within the Saint Marie police team and what secrets may unfold..."

Gilet will be joined by series regulars Don Warrington, Shantol Jackson, Ginny Holder, Élizabeth Bourgine and Danny John-Jules who will continue playing Commissioner Selwyn Patterson, DS Naomi Thomas, Officer Darlene Curtis, Catherine Bordey, and Officer Dwayne Myers, respectively.

Death in Paradise: Christmas Special and Series 14 News!

Don Gilet will play the new lead Detective Inspector Mervin Wilson on Death in Paradise that will debut on the BBC on Christmas. 

This is one of my favorite detective shows, and I've liked all the past DIs. The BBC has a tradition of releasing a Christmas special to mark the end of the current season and the start of a new one. 2024's special will introduce a new detective in Saint Marie after the departure of Ralf Little's DI Neville Parker. DI Mervin Wilson makes his debut in a feature-length Death in Paradise Christmas special this December, before series 14 broadcasts in 2025. Mervin arrives on the island of Saint Marie from his home in London. 

Don Gilet says: “I am delighted to have returned to the wonderful island of Guadeloupe and this time to be stepping into the well-worn shoes of the Detective Inspector. It’s been a real pleasure filming such a beloved series alongside the hardworking cast and crew. I can’t wait for the fans to see how DI Mervin Wilson fares on the island, how he fits within the Saint Marie police team and what secrets may unfold..."

Gilet will be joined by series regulars Don Warrington, Shantol Jackson, Ginny Holder, Élizabeth Bourgine and Danny John-Jules who will continue playing Commissioner Selwyn Patterson, DS Naomi Thomas, Officer Darlene Curtis, Catherine Bordey, and Officer Dwayne Myers, respectively.

Death in Paradise returns with the 2024 Christmas Special on BBC One, and Season 14 will be released in early 2025. Previously, Death in Paradise aired in the U.S. on BritBox. No news yet, but I'm assuming the Christmas Special and series 14 will be available here in early 2025, based on former releases. I'll keep you posted.

The Marlow Murder Club TV Series: PBS

8/20/24: You're going to love The Marlow Murder Club on PBS Masterpiece Mystery! It's fabulous! Great acting, wonderful tight plot line, stunning setting. It has it all. Just what I love in a British mystery! Thank you, Masterpiece Mystery! I just binged all 4 episodes! Lucky Me! What terrific viewing! The Marlow Murder Club is adapted by Robert Thorogood from his novel The Marlow Murder Club. Watch on Masterpiece on PBS broadcast, streaming at PBS.org, the PBS app, and the PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel, premiering October 27, 2024 at 9/8c

Robert Thorogood is also the creator of Death in Paradise, another great British mystery hit! The Marlow Murder Club series stars Samantha Bond who is joined by Jo Martin, Cara Horgan, and Natalie Dew. Samantha Bond (Downton Abbey, Home Fires) takes the lead as Judith Potts, alongside Jo Martin (Doctor Who, Back to Life) as Suzie Harris, Cara Horgan (The Sandman, Traitors) as Becks Starling, and Natalie Dew (Sandylands, The Capture) as DS Tanika Malik. Steve Barron (The Durrells in Corfu, Mrs Sidhu Investigates) directs. Airing in four parts on MASTERPIECE in the US, the series is a UKTV co-production with MASTERPIECE on PBS, produced by Monumental Television in association with ITV Studios.

Robert Thorogood said: “After over a decade of working on Death in Paradise, I’m thrilled to be creating a brand-new murder mystery series for TV. I can’t wait for audiences to join Judith, Becks, and Suzie on their adventures as they solve a series of fiendishly puzzling murders.”

Susanne Simpson, MASTERPIECE executive producer, added: “The Marlow Murder Club is exactly the kind of show that our MASTERPIECE Mystery! viewers will love. We’re thrilled to be working with Samantha Bond again and to partner with Monumental Television on this exciting new series.”

The Plot:

Retired archaeologist Judith Potts (Bond) lives alone in a faded mansion in the peaceful town of Marlow, filling her time by setting crosswords for the local paper. During one of her regular nude swims in the Thames, Judith hears a gunshot coming from a neighbor’s garden and believes a brutal murder has taken place. When the police are reluctant to believe her story, Judith finds herself forming an unlikely friendship with local dog-walker and empty-nester Suzie (Martin) and unfulfilled vicar’s wife Becks (Horgan) as they start an investigation of their own. Eventually asked to assist with the official police investigation, headed by newly promoted Tanika (Dew), the women must piece together clues, grill suspect witnesses, and face down real danger as they work against the clock to stop the killer in their tracks.

Here's the Trailer. 

Mark your Calendar for The Marlow Murder Club premiering October 27 on Masterpiece Mystery! In the meantime, read the Marlow Murder Club mystery series by Robert Thorogood: The Marlow Murder Club (2021); Death Comes to Marlow (2023), The Queen of Poisons (2024); Murder on the Marlow Belle (2025)

Death in Paradise: Season 13

Death in Paradise, Season 13, starts in the U.S. on Britbox on Thursday, February 15. Episode 1, Season 13, is the 100th episode, so be ready for some shocking surprises in this episode.  Ralf Little continues as DI Neville Parker. It's his fourth season, and he doesn't seem to be going anywhere. Also, keep your eyes peeled for guest stars throughout the season. 

Looking forward to another sojourn on the murderous island of Saint Marie. 

DEATH IN PARADISE and BEYOND PARADISE CHRISTMAS SPECIALS 2023

Update: Both the Death in Paradise and Beyond Paradise Christmas Specials are now available on Britbox in the U.S. 

FYI, Season 13 of Death in Paradise will return in 2024, with "plenty of surprises" in store to celebrate the show's 100th episode, as promised by executive producer Tim Key.

BEYOND PARADISE, DEATH IN PARADISE, AND RETURN TO PARADISE: CHRISTMAS SPECIALS & Other News!

Many of our favorite mystery shows have Christmas specials. Beyond Paradise will have its first Christmas special on BBC One.  Death in Paradise will also have a Christmas special as well, also on BBC1 in the UK. More info on that to come.

Unfortunately I cannot find any information on U.S. broadcasts. If you hear anything, please let me know. 

And just an FYI, Beyond Paradise will return in early 2024 for series 2, as will series 13 of Death in Paradise. A third spin-off titled Return to Paradise, set in Australia, will be out in late 2024.

DEATH IN PARADISE, SEASON 12 on BritBox

Wasn't sure I updated my post on Death in Paradise Season 12. It's now on BritBox. There are 8 episodes. Be sure and watch. And, an FYI, if you hated the lyrics put to the theme song in the Christmas special, they're gone from the series opener! Good.

Ralf Little is back as DI Neville Parker for Death in Paradise, Season 12, with a new love interest. Not a spoiler if you saw the Christmas episode. 

Don Warrington is the only surviving cast member from the show’s first episode, and he is back as the Commissioner.

Elizabeth Bourgine, who’s been in the show since the second episode returns as Catherine Bordey. (I love her!) Tahj Miles (Officer Marlon Pryce), Shantol Jackson (Sergeant Naomi Thomas), and Ginny Holder (Darlene) are all confirmed for the new series.

And, you'll recognize many guest stars. 

And something else to look forward to this week: Later in the year, Kris Marshall will return to the Death in Paradise world in a spin-off, rather than the regular show.  http://Marshall stars as DI Humphrey Goodman in spin-off Beyond Paradise. Humphrey is now a cop in rural Britain and there are plenty of murders for him to solve! February 24 on Britbox. 

BEYOND PARADISE RELEASE DATE: February 24

BritBox & BBC One will debut Beyond Paradise simultaneously in the US (Britbox) and UK (BBC One) Beyond Paradise, Death in Paradise's spin-off, has a release date of February 24, 2023.

The BBC's announcement of the show's forthcoming debut gave a full synopsis for the series and the confirmed cast.

A new adventure awaits DI Humphrey Goodman and his fiancée Martha Lloyd as we find them arriving in Shipton Abbott, Martha’s hometown near the beautiful Devonshire coast, having left London. As they embark on their new life whilst temporarily living with Martha’s mum Anne Lloyd, the couple is quickly thrown in at the deep end as Martha sets out to pursue her dream of running her own restaurant, and Humphrey joins the local police force. Each week the team will face a new crime with a unique puzzle at its heart. As Humphrey gets stuck into his new job, he and Martha must also navigate life’s ups and downs, as faces from the past, the decisions they make, and the challenges of setting up life in a new town put their relationship to the ultimate test.

Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton star as DI Humphrey Goodman and his now-fiancee, Martha Lloyd. It's been six years since they left at the end of Season 6, with Goodman following Lloyd to London to declare his feelings for her. The original series continued with his co-star at the time, Ardal O'Hanlon, as DS Jack Mooney, promoted into the DI role, and apparently, the two have been in London until now.  

The new series introduces Dylan Llewellyn (Derry Girls) as PC Kelby Hartford, Zahra Ahmadi (Innocent) as DS Esther Williams, Felicity Montagu (Tom Jones) as office support Margo Martins, and Barbara Flynn (The Durrells in Corfu) as Martha's mother, Anne. 

Beyond Paradise's first season will run six episodes. Beyond Paradise debuts on both BritBox and BBC One on Friday, February 24, 2023, and will air/stream on a weekly release schedule.

DEATH IN PARADISE: SEASON 12 & BEYOND PARADISE SPIN-OFF

Death in Paradise season 12 started Friday, January 6 on BBC One in the UK. No date given for the U.S, but we know it will be on BritBox.

Ralf Little is back as DI Neville Parker for Death in Paradise season 12, with a new love interest. Not a spoiler if you saw the Christmas episode. 

Don Warrington is the only surviving cast member from the show’s first episode, and he is back as the Commissioner.

Elizabeth Bourgine, who’s been in the show since the second episode returns as Catherine Bordey. (I love her!) Tahj Miles (Officer Marlon Pryce), Shantol Jackson (Sergeant Naomi Thomas), and Ginny Holder (Darlene) are all confirmed for the new series.

And, there will be many guest stars..

More info to come..I can't wait for the U.S. season start date! I'll keep you posted.

And something else to look forward to: Later in the year, Kris Marshall will return to the Death in Paradise world in a spin-off, rather than the regular show. As I mentioned last July, Marshall will star as DI Humphrey Goodman in spin-off Beyond Paradise. Humphrey is now a cop in rural Britain and there are plenty of murders for him to solve! No set debut date, except 2023. It will be on Britbox. 

DEATH IN PARADISE: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2022

Death in Paradise, Christmas Special 2022 is on BritBox. 

In this special Christmas episode, a podcaster is murdered while investigating the disappearance of a child. It’s a case that’s haunted Selwyn for many years and now Neville and the team must lay its ghost to rest.

Now available on BritBox in the U.S.

DEATH IN PARADISE SPIN-OFF: Beyond Paradise

Beyond Paradise: Death in Paradise Spin-Off 

From Deadline:

The BBC and BritBox have commissioned a spin-off of BBC drama favorite Death in Paradise, with Kris Marshall’s DI Humphrey Goodman character making a return in the UK.

Marshall played the lead role in the show’s third-to-sixth season before being replaced by Ardal O’Hanlon and Beyond Paradise will spotlight his return to being a DI in his home nation. Beyond Paradise will be distributed internationally by BBC Studios and be available in all Britbox international markets outside of Australia.

Beyond Paradise will be on BBC1 in the UK and BritBox in the US in 2023. 

From WhattoWatch: 

Humphrey was last seen finding love with Martha. Martha left Saint Marie, leaving Humphrey devastated. But Humphrey then returned to London and declared he'd move to be with her. And that appeared to be the end of the story. However, in Beyond Paradise we find the pair living together in rural Britain. Martha is now his fiancee and Humphrey is hoping for a quieter life. He has a new DI job, but surprise surprise his new hometown has a very high murder rate! 

Speaking to Digital Spy, Kris said that the show will be exactly what the fans will be hoping for, but that it will have its own "unique" feel. He explained that the show will: "follow on [from] Humphrey and Martha's storyline, from when he left Death in Paradise and Saint-Marie, and their rural life back in rural England, adding "Of course, being Humphrey, he's brilliant but you know... he's a slightly odd gentleman." 

He continued: "I can't really say much about what happens, but what it is about the scripts that I really love, Tony Jordan's done a beautiful job on the two or three scripts I've seen. It's exactly what you hope for in terms of if you're a fan of Death in Paradise. Obviously, it's not in the Caribbean, but it's in its own paradise. It's got its own new twist on it. "What's really lovely is everything about the new scripts are brand new, and yet they sort of remain... it's a juxtaposition really of having what you're used to and what we really love about Death in Paradise, but having a new spin on it. 

I think it's really unique and like a comfy blanket as well. I think it's going to be, I hope Death in Paradise fans are going to take to it straight away", he said. 

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Various news sources report that many of the characters from Death in Paradise will make cameo appearances. I can't wait.

Death in Paradise: The Books

One of my favorite TV series, Death in Paradise,  began its third season in the UK this week --with a major change. Not sure how I'll feel about that when we get to see it here in the U.S. However, Book2Book brings news of a publishing deal.

MIRA, Harlequin (UK) Ltd's commercial fiction imprint, today announces that it has won the rights to three crime novels by 'Death in Paradise' creator Robert Thorogood. 

The three novels will take inspiration from the hit BBC show but will be original stories and will feature Richard Poole as the lead protagonist amongst other show favourites. 

'Death in Paradise' is a clever, witty murder-mystery drama set on the fictional Caribbean island of Saint-Marie. The first two series followed the investigations of uptight Met police officer Richard Poole, played by Ben Miller, who first arrived to investigate the murder of his colleague and ended up staying on the idyllic – if slightly dangerous – island. 

The third series kicked off with a bang on Tuesday 14th January when Poole left the series and new detective DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) arrived to replace him. 

Thorogood says, "I've been a passionate reader of murder mysteries my whole life, and in many respects 'Death in Paradise' has always been my homage to the queen of the genre, Agatha Christie. As the TV show evolves I am thrilled that MIRA are letting me bring Richard and Camille back together again. I can't wait to see them once more outwitting the very many murderers that live on Saint-Marie." 

Harlequin will publish the first novel in hardback in January 2015, with the paperback edition following in June 2015.

HT: Karen Meek, Euro Crime