Netflix to remove 'gripping' drama from streaming and Death in Paradise fans will be gutted
Death in Paradise fans haven't got much time remaining to catch the actor who previously portrayed Detective Inspector Richard Poole in another gripping crime drama series.
Back in 2014, Ben Miller broke the hearts of countless viewers when he revealed he would be departing the show during its third season. With his character meeting his demise, any possibility of a comeback was ruled out entirely.
His position was subsequently filled by DI Humphrey Goodman, portrayed by Kris Marshall, who arrived on the programme to investigate Richard Poole's mysterious murder.
At the time, Ben clarified that his departure was motivated by the need to put his family first, particularly his wife Jessica, after discovering she was expecting whilst he was filming in the Caribbean.
Speaking to Digital Spy some years back, he disclosed: "Two weeks after I arrived in the Caribbean, Jessica found out that she was pregnant," reports Wales Online.
"I've just got divorced and I've finally met somebody and now I'm on the other side of the world and we're having a baby. That's a proper curveball to be on the end of. So I knew what I had to do to get my wife back – quit Death in Paradise."
Following a period dedicated to his expanding family, Ben made his return to acting, appearing alongside James Nesbitt in the edge-of-your-seat eight-part thriller Suspect.
The programme debuted on Channel 4 in 2022 and garnered glowing praise from audiences who described the production as "thrilling" with numerous "twists and turns" that left viewers "gripped".
On X - the platform formerly known as Twitter, one fan posted a rave review: "Thrilling from start to finish! Perfect mix of suspense and family time," while another concurred with "#Suspect this is so gripping, it's brilliant."
Further praise was heaped on the series and James Nesbitt's performance, with a comment saying: "I just finished #Suspect on @Channel4. James Nesbitt was excellent throughout. What an actor. Well worth watching this weekend."
Although Suspect has been a smash hit with viewers, those looking to dive into the drama should plan a viewing marathon, especially if they want to catch both series before they disappear in the coming weeks.
Netflix has announced that Suspect will soon be removed from its library. The show is set to leave the streaming service on 31st July.
The plot revolves around detective Danny Frater, a seasoned investigator who is relentless in uncovering the truth behind his daughter's death.
Danny is called to the hospital mortuary for what should have been a standard identification procedure, but is stunned to discover that the body he's there to examine is that of his own estranged daughter, Christina.
The synopsis states: "Danny is traumatised by the news that, according to the post-mortem report, she's taken her own life. Danny and Christina had a complicated father-daughter relationship in recent years, but he refuses to accept that she would have ended her own life. He sets out on a mission for the truth, retracing her last days and hours, in an agonising crusade to discover what really happened to his only child."
It adds: "He is forced to confront his own failings as a father whilst struggling to make sense of a mass of contradictory testimony and circumstantial evidence, and he must decide who, if anyone, is responsible for Christina's death and what he's going to do about it."
Heading up the stellar ensemble is James Nesbitt as Danny Frater, alongside Imogen King (Clique, Hotel Portofino) portraying Christina, Anne-Marie Duff (Sex Education, Bad Sisters) as Danny's former spouse Susannah, and Ben Miller (Death in Paradise, Bridgerton) taking on the role of Richard, Danny's Detective Superintendent superior.
Following the show's remarkable success, a follow-up series launched in 2024, this time focusing on Danny's former wife Susannah as she embarks on her own journey to uncover the truth.
Suspect is available to stream on Netflix until 31st July. Both seasons one and two are available to watch on Channel 4.
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