Death in Paradise fans 'work out' return of beloved detective in major crossover
Death in Paradise fans are clamouring for a crossover with the show's successful spin-off, Beyond Paradise.
The original series, which currently features Don Gilet as Mervin Wilson, the lead detective in Saint Marie, has seen Kris Marshall reprise his role as Humphrey Goodman in the British-based spin-off that debuted in 2023.
Kris, who was the frontman of Death in Paradise until his departure in 2017 to focus on family life in the UK, handed over the reins to DI Jack Mooney, portrayed by Ardal O'Hanlon.
Now, following the third season finale of Death in Paradise, viewers are eager for a crossover that would bring Marshall back to the tropical setting.
Fans have taken to Reddit to express their desires, with one saying: "I'd love to see Humphrey back on Saint Marie for a case. I reckon there'll probably be a crossover episode with Beyond at some point. A case that spans Saint Marie and Shipton Abbot."
Another fan pitched in, suggesting such an event would be perfect for a festive treat: "That'd be cool for a Christmas special. Although that would mean we wouldn't get separate Christmas specials for each show."
A third chimed in with the idea of a two-part Christmas special crossover, while another pointed out the logistical issues.
They noted, "Humphrey and Mrs have already made one trip back to Sainte Marie, and with Selwyn gone and a completely different team," reports the Express.
"It would need to be an awfully contorted plot line that brought H. back into the picture. Not saying that they couldn't do it, but I suspect, for the integrity of the franchise, they would be very reluctant to."
In the first series of Beyond Paradise, Humphrey returned to the Caribbean, crossing paths with his former colleague, Neville Parker (played by Ralf Little), and the current squad.
Although fans are eager for a crossover, plans for Beyond Paradise's fourth season have not been announced yet.
Excitement is mounting for the 15th season of Death in Paradise, which is hotly anticipated to return in the new year following its Christmas Special. Lead actor Gilet has spilled the beans that shooting kicked off in April.
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