Series two of the Death in Paradise spin-off, Return to Paradise, concludes tonight
Return to Paradise concludes tonight, leaving fans wondering if Glenn and Daisy will tie the knot. The Death in Paradise spin-off, set in Australia, has been a massive hit with viewers, particularly after Anna Samson, portraying DI Mackenzie Clarke, stepped into the role of the show’s first female lead.
The synopsis for tonight’s climactic finale hints, “Mack is forced to interrupt Glenn and Daisy’s wedding when a guest collapses and dies, apparently poisoned by a fast-acting toxin present on the surface of a programme for the event.
“The happy couple are distinctly unhappy when the proceedings are halted, and it may be that Mack has finally pushed Glenn too far.”
However, after six thrilling episodes of the BBC drama, series two of Return to Paradise will draw to a close. The show, which typically airs every Friday at 8pm, will make way for the Celebrity Masterchef Final next week.
The synopsis for the upcoming show, scheduled to air between 8pm and 9pm on Friday, December 19, states, “Fifteen famous faces started the battle to become Celebrity MasterChef Champion 2025 and now only three remain,” reports the Express.
“The finalists must now cook and present a three-course meal for Grace Dent and John Torode, who will be expecting only the very best. The title is within reach – but any flaws in their cooking could see the contestants losing their grip on the trophy.”
Although the second series of Return to Paradise has wrapped up, devoted viewers needn’t fret, as both Death in Paradise and Beyond Paradise are set to deliver festive treats with a special Christmas episode arriving on screens this month.
Kris Marshall is returning as DI Humphrey Goodman in Beyond Paradise, joined once again by Sally Bretton as his beloved Martha Lloyd.
The Christmas special’s synopsis reveals: “When Esther discovers a man on the steps of the Shipton Abbott police station with no memory, holding a photo of Humphrey, the team gets to work to uncover who the mysterious man is while balancing a flurry of festive cases.”
It continues: “At the same time, with the help of Anne, Zoe and a special guest, Martha races to pull off her secret plan while Kelby tries to help a mystery man trapped inside his snowman costume. But with an influx of unexpected visitors, a slew of holiday crimes to crack, and a heartwarming reunion on the line, can the team juggle it all and still be ready for a life-changing reveal?”
Meanwhile, Don Gilet returns as DI Mervin Wilson in Death in Paradise, alongside Shantol Jackson reprising her role as his partner, Naomi Thomas.
The festive episode of Death in Paradise promises intrigue, as the synopsis reveals: “The office Christmas party of a lifetime takes a dark turn when four co-workers wake up to find a stranger dead in the pool of their Caribbean villa. DI Mervin Wilson and the team identify the murder weapon, but they’re left baffled when they find that it was locked in a drawer when the murder took place… thousands of miles away from the crime scene, in Swindon!
“Stuck in Saint Marie, the team calls on the help of a familiar face to crack the case. Meanwhile, Mervin’s anxiously waiting to hear back from his newly discovered brother, which prevents him from embracing Saint Marie’s Christmas celebrations. Can Mervin resolve his family situation and get into the festive spirit – for the sake of his team and the island?”
Viewers can catch Return to Paradise on BBC iPlayer.