Death in Paradise viewers are calling for two characters to get their own BBC spin-off series. The show, which has been a hit since 2011, follows a police team solving crimes on the fictional island of Saint Marie. Two spin-offs, Beyond Paradise and Return to Paradise, have already been successful.
Fan Demand for New Spin-Off
On a Reddit discussion, one fan asked: "So, Beyond Paradise is a spin-off for this great show. If there were to be another spin-off, who would you like to see on it as DI? Commissioner (promotion for a DI?) and any of the team members, past, present, or future? Also, WHERE would you like to see it filmed? What kind of vibe are we looking for?"
Comments flooded the thread, with one fan writing: "Honestly, I'd love to see Florence and Neville solving crimes while on their permanent vacation. Each new location, a new mystery that only they can solve."
Many viewers supported the idea of Ralf Little and Joséphine Jobert reprising their roles. One responded: "That would be pretty cool, actually." Another added: "Great idea. Sort of like Good Ship Murder."
Alternative Idea: Selwyn Prequel
However, one viewer suggested a prequel focusing on Commissioner Selwyn Patterson. They wrote: "A series set in the 70s and 80s that focuses on a young Selwyn, not as lead detective, but as a DC/DS. It would give us a few points of uniqueness. The show is focused on someone other than the lead detective. It's a period piece. We get to see Selwyn's career as he develops from rough-around-the-edges new recruit uniform officer, we see his marriage, and its breakdown, and his friend Catherine, who is saving to buy a bar."
Death in Paradise is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
