Death in Paradise (2011)
A brilliant but idiosyncratic British detective and his resourceful local team solve baffling murder mysteries on the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie.
| Type | TV series |
|---|---|
| First aired | 25 October 2011 |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Genre | Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Created by | Robert Thorogood |
| Starring | Don Warrington, Élisabeth Bourgine and Shantol Jackson |
| Seasons | 15 seasons, 120 episodes |
| Episode length | about 53 min |
| Time to watch it all | about 106 hours |
| Rated | TV-14 |
| Scores | TMDB users 7.4/10 |
Where to watch Death in Paradise
Death in Paradise is streaming on Bbc in the US.
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Where to watch Death in Paradise in 18 other countries
| Country | Streaming on (price a month) |
|---|---|
| Australia | Prime Video $12.99 AUD, ABC iview free |
| Austria | Disney+ €10.99, Canal+ |
| Canada | Prime Video $9.99 CAD |
| Denmark | Prime Video 69 kr DKK, Tv2dk |
| Finland | SVT Play |
| Germany | Disney+ €10.99 |
| Ireland | Skygo |
| Italy | Prime Video €4.99, Skygo, Now TV |
| Japan | Prime Video ¥600 JPY, Hulu, U-NEXT ¥2189 JPY |
| Liechtenstein | Disney+ |
| Luxembourg | Disney+ €10.99 |
| New Zealand | Prime Video $8.99 NZD |
| Norway | Prime Video 79 kr NOK |
| South Africa | Prime Video R79 ZAR |
| Spain | Prime Video €4.99 |
| Sweden | Prime Video 69 kr SEK, TV4 Play free |
| Switzerland | Prime Video CHF8.90, Disney+ CHF16.90 |
| United Kingdom | Skygo, BBC iPlayer free |
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What kind of watch this is
Death in Paradise runs for 106 hours. Created by Robert Thorogood, the show relies on a predictable rhythm: a body, a whiteboard, a locked-room trick. Don Warrington plays Selwyn Patterson, a detective whose brilliance is matched only by his idiosyncrasy. The island of Saint Marie is fictional. It is a show that knows exactly what it is.
What the critics said
Critics found the formula familiar, often noting the structure felt too methodical. Mark Monahan of The Daily Telegraph called the laid-back tone unoriginal, citing only the setting as a distinct feature. Yet the first series earned praise for its refreshing style. When Kris Marshall arrived in series 3, Rebecca Smith of The Daily Telegraph named him a winning addition to the cast.
Dissent emerged later, focusing on the show's racial dynamics. Keith Watson of Metro TV noted a sour taste from parachuting a policeman into a colonial setting. Sirin Kale of The Guardian later described the premise as a museum piece, specifically criticizing the reliance on a white lead to solve crimes that local characters could not.
How it did with audiences
No box office figures exist for the series, so we lean on the critical consensus instead. On TMDB, users rate it 7.4 out of 10. That score sits comfortably in the realm of solid television. It is the kind of show people keep on the shelf for rainy Sundays, not for critical re-evaluation.
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Sources
- Death in Paradise on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q1181286 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Death in Paradise” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
- Where to watch and prices: Binge Boss, from TMDB watch-provider data (powered by JustWatch) and our own provider list
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