The BBC has officially confirmed that Death In Paradise will return for two more series and two Christmas specials, putting an end to fan worries following a tense exit twist involving DI Mervin Wilson.
Full Cast Returning
Don Gilet (DI Mervin Wilson), Don Warrington (Commissioner Selwyn Patterson), Shantol Jackson (DS Naomi Thomas), Shaquille Ali-Yebuah (Officer Sebastian Rose), Catherine Garton (Sergeant Mattie Fletcher), and Élizabeth Bourgine (Catherine Bordey) will all reprise their roles on the sun-drenched island of Saint Marie.
Production Details
Filming for the popular BBC drama is set to commence soon. So far, five leading actors have taken the helm of the show, with DI Mervin Wilson currently serving as the police lead. The renewal includes two additional series and two Christmas specials, ensuring plenty of mysteries for fans to enjoy.
Executives Express Delight
Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, stated: "Death in Paradise is a global phenomenon and we are incredibly proud to have it on the BBC, where it goes from strength to strength. It's with great pleasure that we share the news that we'll be returning to Saint Marie for two more sun-soaked series and Christmas specials."
Tim Key, Executive Producer at Red Planet Pictures, added: "We remain incredibly proud of the show and the team that makes it, and delighted that the audience continue to love it as much as we do. The response to our latest series has been wonderful and we can't wait to get started again - we've got something very special lined up to kick off our 16th season, with a big surprise setting it up in our Christmas special. Watch this space..."
Previous Concerns
There had been significant fears that both Mervin and Commissioner Patterson might depart in the previous series, making this renewal a relief for devoted viewers.
