Fans of the BBC's Beyond Paradise have expressed disappointment after the season two finale failed to deliver the much-anticipated wedding between DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) and Martha Lloyd (Sally Bretton). The episode, which aired on Friday night, saw the couple nearly tie the knot, but the wedding ultimately did not take place, leaving some viewers feeling betrayed.
On social media platform X, one fan wrote: 'Disappointed that there wasn't a wedding. Just a very poor ending.' Another added: 'I wanted to see the wedding, the speeches, first dance and vows. I feel beyond betrayed.' A third commented: 'Fairly implausible wedding/no wedding scenario … #beyondparadise.'
Despite the backlash, the BBC has announced that Beyond Paradise will return for a third series and a Christmas special. The Death In Paradise spin-off, which first aired last year, follows DI Humphrey Goodman as he adjusts to life with his fiancée on the Devonshire coast. In the finale, the couple's fostering journey concluded as they welcomed Ryan into their home, while other storylines saw Pc Kelby Hartford and CS Charlie Woods' professional relationship take an unexpected turn.
Tim Key, executive producer for Red Planet Pictures, said: 'The response to series two has been fantastic. We can't wait to get back to Shipton Abbott for another Christmas special and series to continue the story.' Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, added: 'Beyond Paradise has become such a huge hit with millions of viewers across the UK. It's a show that is absolutely on a roll.'
