Death in Paradise (2011)

Watchseries; I watched the first six seasons of this on one of the streaming services and loved it, so was very happy when I discovered it again recently on Brit Box and started watching again. I have enjoyed all of the various cast members over the years and even though the show is pretty formulaic it's enjoyable; it balances humor with a somewhat serious story and the various cast members carry it off very well. Until Season 8. I was really disappointed by the departure of Danny John-Jules, but assumed he would be replaced by someone likable to carry on. Boy was I wrong! Instead he was replaced by Shyko Amos, who I am sure is a lovely person, but her character is the stupidest most annoying person I have had the misfortune to watch. She's brainless, clueless, loud, totally unbelievable as a police officer and completely ruins the entire show for me. She isn't remotely funny or likable. I'll give it a few more shows but unless she leaves or does a complete personality change I'm afraid I'm done with what used to be a great show.

I watched the first six seasons of this on one of the streaming services and loved it, so was very happy when I discovered it again recently on Brit Box and started watching again. I have enjoyed all of the various cast members over the years and even though the show is pretty formulaic it's enjoyable; it balances humor with a somewhat serious story and the various cast members carry it off very well. Until Season 8. I was really disappointed by the departure of Danny John-Jules, but assumed he would be replaced by someone likable to carry on. Boy was I wrong! Instead he was replaced by Shyko Amos, who I am sure is a lovely person, but her character is the stupidest most annoying person I have had the misfortune to watch. She's brainless, clueless, loud, totally unbelievable as a police officer and completely ruins the entire show for me. She isn't remotely funny or likable. I'll give it a few more shows but unless she leaves or does a complete personality change I'm afraid I'm done with what used to be a great show.

Death in Paradise watchseries. As an Aussie I obviously lean towards British titles when it comes to favoritism. Death in Paradise is no exception. I love it. The characters are great (particularly DI Richard Poole, played by Ben Miller), he is exemplary.

But what really sets the show apart is its mood and setting. It seems to maintain all the murder and intrigue without going down a dark path. Which, come to think of it, would undoubtedly be difficult considering its set on an island in the Caribbean. The location gives the genre a whole new spin and ultimately a unique direction.

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Ben Miller/DI Richard Poole is very funny. He looks serious, does his job, is transferred out of London and sent to this island to become a supervisor over other police.

He solves the crimes in distinct funny way. At the end of the program he has all the people like Poirot gather together in one place. All the people that had a reason to commit the crime. He puts on a one man show and puts the pieces together of the crime and solves it.

The good features about this series, there is no sex, no swearing, good music and nice clean cut characters. Sarah Martin/Camille has a crush on DI Poole. The show has light hearted fun and a lizard that lives in Poole's cottage. It started that he cannot stand the lizard but now he considers the lizard his friend and named him Harry.

DI Poole is kind of stand-offish. He does not show much emotion but he works well with his police crew and respects them all. CPTV is running the series.

Totally delightful. Very clean so far which is refreshing. I don't have to worry about who watches it, or be embarrassed. My hubby and I are veteran mystery fans in all genres. We seldom guess the ending or the twists along the way. Clever plots. Accents do take a little getting used to and I sometimes just don't catch what they say. And like most productions these days, the ambient noise blurs the dialog a bit--wish all films would just quit doing that. Lead man, DI Poole, is a great character--combines a little of Miss Marple and Poirot. Sara Martins is exotically gorgeous and a good character. Sometimes it starts to slide towards cheesiness but usually stops short so keeps the show from becoming slapstick. Goofy characters make me switch channels and this show doesn't have one. Have now got other family hooked on it. I hope it has a long run.

This series is an absolute winner. It was created with flair, humour and suspense. The actors were well chosen and truly work well together. I just love watching each episode and with my PVR able to watch them over and over again. This is one series that must be and should be continued. Each show is well photographed, acted and well written. This is truly a top rated show and I really hope it will continue. It is such a relief to be able to watch a series that is both entertaining and interesting. The tropical setting adds a totally different aspect and is well integrated. Very well done. Whoever thought this one up should be proud of their effort. Let's keep this one going. As usual another British show is first class and puts the USA and Canadian programmes out in the cold. Keep up the good work folks!

I agree with the other reviewers of this show, that it is witty, charming and strangely addictive. I think the reason it works so well is not the murder mysteries themselves, but the interplay of the characters and the quirkiness of DI Poole (a great role for Ben Miller). All the actors involved seem to be having a good time and there is great chemistry between them. The list of guest 'suspects' is also impressive. The beautiful setting doesn't hurt either! It is an old school, comfy, Brit detective show - but with a unique style - and I hope it runs for as long as "Midsomer" did. I'm finding I need my weekly fix of Ste. Honore!