3.858 minSeason 15 • Episode 8
LatestA death at sea with unexplained injuries stirs rumours about a legendary sea monster, the Lusca. Meanwhile, Mervin is blindsided by an unexpected young visitor.
A brilliant but idiosyncratic British detective and his resourceful local team solve baffling murder mysteries on the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie.
Acting
Four lead detectives, four completely different chaotic energies.
Production
Guadeloupe locations so gorgeous you'll ignore the body count.
Writing
Locked-room mysteries that actually play fair with clues.
Creator
Robert Thorogood
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'death in paradise' title format is so consistent that writers have literally run out of death puns after 100+ episodes.
The show quietly became one of Britain's biggest exports, airing in over 200 territories while rarely acknowledging its own colonial undertones—until later seasons finally let local characters lead.
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