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Season 1 – Death in Paradise

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A detective inspector is transferred from London to the island of Saint-Marie in the Caribbean.
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Ed Cumming Daily Telegraph (UK) I never believed in Poole, so I never cared. He wasn't helped by the script, which required him to spout lazy plot exposition while also complaining dully about the heat and the inefficiency of the locals. Rated: 2/5 Mar 3, 2019 Full Review Phil Hogan Observer (UK) It was an enjoyable opener, with enough crispness and wit in the writing and storytelling, but could DI Poole be loved for his uptight paperclip-counting in the way Columbo was for crumpled raincoats or Morse his misanthropy? That seems less plausible. Mar 3, 2019 Full Review Rachel Tarley metro.co.uk Not many detective dramas open to the unapologetically cheery tune of You're Wondering Now before moving seamlessly onto the kind of horror and gloom usually reserved for the Branning family on Tuesday nights. Mar 3, 2019 Full Review Alison Graham Radio Times You'll have no trouble seeing where Death in Paradise is going, as it's not exactly taxing. But it is rather winning in a quiet way, and Robert Thorogood's script is affable. Mar 3, 2019 Full Review Keith Watson metro.co.uk Despite some engaging performances, notably Miller and Lenora Crichlow as an ambitious young officer, Death In Paradise is a bit of a rum cocktail. Mar 3, 2019 Full Review Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk It's all very charming and rather quaint, but is it built for the long haul? Mar 3, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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suz r I love this show from day one. Richard is perfect for the role . The only thing I don't like is Camil. When I first watched the shows, I noticed she was not a nice person to Richard but I liked the show. However, the more I watch the season with her in it the more I notice that she is a typical bully. Makes fun of him all the time, says horrible things to him and treats him as if his rank is of no consequence. She embarrasses him all the time and always has a snide remark. I am so glad they changed her for Florence. She fits better with them all. I have watched all the way through and can't wait until the next season. Whoever is doing casting now is doing a great job. They seem to flow better together. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/23/25 Full Review Sophie K It was Incredible. No notes Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/19/25 Full Review Mary S The introductory music has to be the most obnoxious in the history of film. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/11/25 Full Review Roberto P DI Richard Poole was brilliantly annoying, i thought that he was very rude and honest but quite funny at the same time. His tantrums and constant complains were so hilarious. I think Richard Poole has been the best DI of the series, he could really get under your skin. Ben Millers was fantastic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/02/25 Full Review Audience Member It's the best show on BBC every year, and I'm waiting with great excitement for the new series to start in 2017 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review mark v a fresh very clever simple series. A "fish out of water" story line. Beautiful location with talented unknown actors. Hawaii 5-0 meets Murder she wrote :) Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Ben Miller

DI Richard Poole

Élizabeth Bourgine

Catherine

Sara Martins

Camille Bordey

Danny John-Jules

Dwayne Myers

Mona Hammond

Actor

Gary Carr

Fidel Best

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 25, 2011 Arriving In Paradise Uptight inspector Richard Poole is sent to investigate the murder of an English policeman whose body was found in a locked panic room. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 1, 2011 A Not So Merry Wedding When the body of newlywed Lisa Moore is found in a room for which she had no key, minutes after her wedding, it's discovered that she may have been having an affair with her murderer. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 8, 2011 A Grizzly Prediction When voodoo priestess Angelique Morel does a reading and learns she will be murdered, and then is actually poisoned, questions arise as to who could do this and how it leads back to members of her family. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 15, 2011 Missing a Body? After a woman arrives at the police station to confess she killed her bullying husband, no corpse can be found. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 22, 2011 Killed on the Job Richard's job is on the line after someone is murdered while handcuffed to him. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 29, 2011 Sea of Red Dwayne and Fidel must solve the apparently impossible murder of a local diver. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 6, 2011 Carnival A womanizing lead vocalist of a recently reformed band is found dead on stage and while the other band members think it was a suicide, Poole isn't convinced. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 13, 2011 Amongst Us A woman with two identities is found murdered in her bed with her house ransacked and Poole discovers she was about to expose a money-laundering scheme. Details

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Season Info

Director
Roger Goldby, Alfred Lot, Paul Harrison, Charles Palmer
Screenwriter
Robert Thorogood
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 25, 2011