Fans of Death in Paradise are being urged to binge a new detective series, You're Killing Me, which premieres in the UK this week. The six-part drama, starring Brooke Shields, has already drawn comparisons to the beloved BBC show.
A New England Town's First Homicide
Set in a quaint New England town, You're Killing Me follows bestselling novelist Allie (Brooke Shields) and aspiring writer and podcaster Andi (Amalia Williamson) as they team up to solve the town's first homicide case. They soon meet a local detective named Jack (Tom Cavanagh), who is adjusting to life after moving from the big city.
In a first-look trailer, Allie and Andi begin their investigation, with one character noting, "This place was a sleepy little town," before another adds, "We don't do homicides here."
Cast and UK Premiere
The series first premiered in North America in May, with UK viewers set to get their taste of small-town murder on Friday, August 21. Shields, Williamson, and Cavanagh are joined in the cast by Laura Kohoot, Gabriel Burrafato, Jennifer Vallance, Kate Drummond, and Kian Zarkechvari.
Fan Reactions
After tuning into the series earlier this year, fans quickly shared its similarities to Death in Paradise. One person wrote on Reddit, "Anyone watching this show with Brooke Shields as the main character? The commercials reminded me of DIP... just because it's a lighthearted murder mystery series."
Another agreed, saying, "I like it. It's from Acorn that specialises in shows featuring quirky detectives of a certain age. Agatha Raisin, Mystery Women, Harry Wild and Death in Paradise fall into that category."
An IMDb user similarly shared their praise: "Highly recommend. You're Killing Me is witty, easy to follow, charming and interesting. It's similar to Murder She Wrote in many ways."
Someone else said they were instantly "hooked", while another wrote: "Holds our attention. Fast paced. Characters are likable and mysteries are interesting. Interesting use of the location. And ... it's episodic so we don't have to remember exactly what happened last week!"
You're Killing Me lands on Channel 4 and U on Friday, August 21.
