BBC Death in Paradise fans only just realise 'favourite detective' is in another crime series
BBC Death in Paradise fans only just realise 'favourite detective' is in another crime series
Ardal O'Hanlon is best known for his role as DI Jack Mooney in Death in Paradise, but it seems fans are only just realising the actor also stars in another detective series
Fans of Death in Paradise have recently discovered that their "favourite" detective, Ardal O'Hanlon, stars in another detective series.
Known for his role as DI Jack Mooney in the popular BBC show, Ardal left the sunny climes of Saint Marie to join his daughter in London.
Since then, he has returned to the Death in Paradise universe in the spin-off, Return to Paradise, alongside the series' first female detective.
However, it appears that Ardal has also featured in another detective series, Sherlock & Daughter, where he portrays the character of Mr Halligan, a butler.
On a Facebook fan page dedicated to Death in Paradise, one viewer noted: "I see Ardal O'Hanlon is in Sherlock & Daughter as Holmes' butler."
Responses from other fans included: "I love Ardal O'Hanlon," and "Jack was my favourite detective," reports the Express.
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Another fan exclaimed: "OMG, I need to watch this now."
Ardal is in another detective series
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The plot of Sherlock & Daughter revolves around Amelia, a young woman who travels to London in search of her father, Sherlock Holmes, following her mother's murder. She joins forces with the renowned detective to uncover a global conspiracy and solve the mystery of her mother's death and her own origins.
Initially, Sherlock doubts Amelia's claims and suspects deceit, leading to a tense relationship as they collaborate on the case.
Ardal made his debut as DI Jack Mooney in the sixth season of Death in Paradise, portraying a recent widower grappling with the loss of his wife.
Ardal O'Hanlon gracefully exited his role in season nine of 'Death in Paradise', deciding to leave the sun-soaked setting and return to London with his on-screen daughter.
Ardal O'Hanlon played Jack Mooney
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Discussing his departure, Ardal shared with OK! magazine, "I suppose I didn't think I'd be doing anything for a fourth series. I really thought three series would be the max, you know."
He reflected on the show's challenges: "Because it's quite a demanding show... It's a tough old show in terms of being away from home for so long and in terms of the conditions that you film in the heat and the humidity."
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Ardal also mentioned the strain on his family life, saying, "I think [Melanie - his wife] found it very tough because we've got three big grown-up kids living in the house and she's got a lot on her plate, so I think she was finding it tougher as the years went on. And I was missing them all hugely as well, so I think it made sense."
Fans can continue to enjoy 'Death in Paradise' on BBC iPlayer.
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