Return to Paradise, the BBC crime drama spin-off from Death in Paradise, will return for its third season on Friday, November 6, airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The confirmation came during a segment on Morning Live, where host OJ Borg discussed the show and revealed the broadcast date.
The series follows DI Mackenzie Clarke, played by Anna Samson, who returns to her hometown of Dolphin Cove in Australia after leaving her life in London. The second series concluded at the end of 2025, and fans have been awaiting news of what comes next for the character.
Morning Live reveals November return
During the Morning Live segment, OJ Borg described the show as "an updated version of Home and Away," noting the contrast between the sunny setting and the crime element. He explained that the series sees DI Mackenzie Clarke "returning to her hometown down under" and noted she is "the first female DI in the Death in Paradise series or the Death franchise."
Borg then made the announcement, saying: "We all love an exclusive, we can exclusively reveal that Return to Paradise is back on our screens from Friday, November 6, on BBC iPlayer and BBC One."
Fans react to season three trailer
A trailer for the upcoming season was released last week, giving viewers a first look at the new episodes. The footage shows DI Mackenzie's mother making an unexpected appearance in Dolphin Cove.
Fans responded enthusiastically to the trailer on social media. One person said: "Omg yesssss!!! So excited for the new season. Looks so amazing, I just know I'm going to absolutely love it!" Another wrote: "Omg omg omg!!! Woohoo!" while a third commented: "Yay, finally I've been hoping for another series."
Another fan added: "Hell Yes. Mac is back, and I hope she will find some love in this season. Can't wait till the moment BBC airs this."
The show first premiered in 2024 and centres on DI Mackenzie Clarke, who abandoned her former fiancé at the altar six years earlier and receives a frosty reception upon returning home. She reluctantly joins the squad at Dolphin Cove Police Station and gradually earns the respect of her colleagues. Morning Live continues weekdays on BBC One from 9:30am, and Return to Paradise airs Friday, November 6 on BBC One.
