Beyond Paradise fans think Humphrey and Martha will leave Shipton Abbott for good
Kris Marshall plays Detective Humphrey Goodman(Image: BBC)
Beyond Paradise enthusiasts have voiced a devastating theory that Detective Humphrey Goodman (portrayed by Kris Marshall) will depart the Shipton Abbott police force to protect one of his team members.
During the opening episode of series four, Humphrey was informed by his new superior that, due to budget constraints, he must dismiss one of his colleagues.
Yet, while Humphrey has not yet broken the devastating news to the team, viewers believe they’ve already determined who will be departing – and there will be more than one exit on the cards.
One viewer commented on social media, “Could this be his last outing as they are looking to reduce staff? May he goes to save the others?”
Another concurred, “I was thinking the same thing,” while a third speculated, “Could be Humphrey, maybe he and Martha go back to Saint Marie?”, reports the Express.
“I’d love for this to happen,” a fourth enthusiast continued, with another suggesting, “Humphrey leaves to save the station and takes a job in Saint Marie.”
After Friday evening’s second episode, Zoe Williams (Melina Sinadinou) revealed to PC Kelby Hartford (Dylan Llewellyn) her intentions to leave Shipton Abbott and embark on travels to Australia.
Certain viewers also suspect Kelby might ultimately depart to travel alongside Zoe. One fan posted on social media, “Is Kelby going to leave to go travelling with Zoe?”
Another proposed, “Zoe off to Dolphin Cove would be great!!! Kelby in tow even more amazing (as long as he comes back) Poor Esther.”
A third enquired, “Kelby and Zoe off travelling?” Fans were equally quick to spot the nod to Death in Paradise spin-off, Return to Paradise, and were delighted at the possibility of a crossover between the two series.
As Zoe and Kelby crossed paths, Zoe remarked, “Sorry, I was miles away.”
“In Dolphin Cove,” Kelby replied, to which Zoe asked, “Have you been?”
“I wish,” the police officer responded. “It just says there. Sorry, I wasn’t snooping; it caught my eye. It looks like paradise. Are you planning on a holiday?”
“I am thinking about going travelling, seeing a bit of the world,” Zoe replied. “That is what life is about, isn’t it?”
Beyond Paradise is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.