When is the new series of Death in Paradise and will the new Detective Inspector remain in place?

For those of you who need something to get you through gloomy January, well, you won’t have to wait much longer for the new series of Death in Paradise. According to the synopsis on the BBC, “We're transported back to the tropical island of Saint Marie, and this time with a new Detective Inspector in place - but will DI Mervin Wilson (Don Gilet) remain in the job for long? Following the recently cracked case of ‘who shot the Santas?’, along with the revelation that his estranged mother has passed away, Mervin is ready to get back home and leave the island for good. But when a case close to the hearts of those at the station presents itself, is he tempted to extend his stay?”

Those of you who were fans of Tobi Bakare (Kingsman), he is reprising his role as Sergeant JP Hooper. Look out for some familiar faces in the new series, these include Sofia Oxenham from A Very Royal Scandal, David Mumeni from Bridgerton, David Avery (Gangs of London), Tony Marshall (Casualty) and Siobhan Redmond (Two Doors Down).

How popular is Death in Paradise?

The answer is very! It was the UK’s most watched returning drama in 2024 across all broadcasters and screamers, and an incredible 8 million viewers watched last year’s series.

Death in Paradise is filmed on the French Caribbean Island of Guadeloupe.

You can watch Death in Paradise on BBC iPlayer and BBC One from Friday January 31 2025 at 9pm.