– The supporting cast (Commissioner Patterson, Officer Dwayne, Sergeant Florence, Officer Marlon) remains, so viewers don’t lose their anchors. The loss of a DI feels real to them—and to us.
Often available for purchase or rental on Prime Video and Apple TV. episode guide death in paradise
Two-part opener: "The Christmas Murder" / "The Boxing Day Murder". Plus "Man Overboard" (Part 1 & 2). Two-part opener: "The Christmas Murder" / "The Boxing
| Role | Early Years | Middle Years | Recent Years | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Richard Poole | Humphrey Goodman / Jack Mooney | Neville Parker | | DS (Female) | Camille Bordey | Florence Cassell | Naomi Thomas | | DS (Male) | N/A | Madeleine Dumas (S9) | N/A | | Officer | Dwayne Myers | JP Hooper | Darlene Curtis | | Officer | Fidel Best | Ruby Patterson | Marlon Pryce | | Commissioner | Selwyn Patterson (Throughout all eras) | | | Kris Marshall wanted new roles
– Ben Miller wanted to return to London. Kris Marshall wanted new roles. Ardal O’Hanlon felt his arc was complete. Ralf Little left after 4 seasons. Instead of recasting silently, the show celebrates the change.