The latest series of Beyond Paradise is drawing to a close. Humphrey Goodman (played by Kris Marshall) had been informed by his new superior, James Smith (Vincent Franklin), that he must dismiss a member of the Shipton Abbott police force, following the news that his former boss, CS Charlie Woods (played by Jade Harrison), had moved to a different division.
Kris Marshall Reflects on Co-Star's Exit
Reflecting on his co-star's exit and being forced to let go of one of his colleagues, Kris told Reach PLC exclusively: "I mean, it's that paradox, isn't it, about TV detectives, they're sort of fish out of water, they don't really like rules, and yet they exist in one of the most sort of institutional, authoritarian hierarchies, the police force."
"He hates any kind of authority, he hates rules, he hates being told what he has to do, and so it's thrust upon him, and it literally comes knocking on his door as it does. You know, he really detests that, really dislikes it, and he doesn't like the pressure."
Praise for Vincent Franklin
Turning his attention to his new boss and recent addition to the cast, portrayed by Vincent, the Humphrey Goodman actor went on to say: "And it's held by the fact that, in terms of the storyline, you know, Vincent Franklin, who is just an absolute genius actor playing his sort of nemesis in this."
"It just adds to that sort of, and he does it with such beautiful greasiness. It's sort of wonderful. It sort of adds to the pressure for Humphrey, and so it's a real stress for Humphrey moving forward because he is a kind of, like, bury your head in the sand kind of guy, when it comes to things like that," reports the Express.
"Solving puzzles or crimes or, you know, he's like a dog with a bone. But, you know, when it comes to sort of real life, he's like, well, surely if I put my head over here, that will just go away."
Fan Theories on Who Will Be Let Go
Despite being informed that he must let go of one of his colleagues, Humphrey has yet to come clean with them. Nevertheless, devoted viewers have already begun formulating their own theories about who the detective will select, with many convinced he will fall on his own sword.
Others believe that PC Kelby Hartford will depart and head off travelling with Zoe. One fan speculated, "Humphrey leaves to save the station and takes a job in Saint Marie." Another concurred, "Could this be his last outing as they are looking to reduce staff? May he goes to save the others?"
"Is Kelby going to leave to go travelling with Zoe?" another viewer predicted. One more chimed in, "Zoe off to Dolphin Cove would be great!!! Kelby in tow even more amazing (as long as he comes back) Poor Esther."
Beyond Paradise is available to stream on BBC iPlayer and broadcasts on Fridays at 8pm.
