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Return to Paradise

2024·Show
12Episodes in2Seasons
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes60%36%
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Where to watch

BritboxBritBox

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Return to Paradise fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5
  • Romance4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime, mystery, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

DI Mackenzie Clarke is forced to leave London under a cloud of suspicion and return to the last place she ever wanted to be, her hometown of Dolphin Cove, Australia where her tenacity and work ethic helps her solve murder mysteries.
Australian Crime DramaPolice ProceduralSmall Town MysteryCharacter-DrivenRedemption ArcIntriguing CasesFish-Out-of-Water StoryContemporary Realism

Crew

Directed by:
Mat King, Tenika Smith
Written by:
Peter Mattessi, Kodie Bedford, Elizabeth Coleman
Produced by:
Diane Haddon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Return to Paradise

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Where can I stream Return to Paradise legally?

BritboxBritBox

Return to Paradise is included with a subscription to BritBox in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Return to Paradise worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Return to Paradise rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does Return to Paradise have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 12 episodes of about 57 minutes each and is still in production.

Do critics and audiences agree on Return to Paradise?

Critics60
Audiences53

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 53 out of 100, so both groups see Return to Paradise much the same way.

When did Return to Paradise air?

It started in 2024 and is still in production.

What language is Return to Paradise in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Return to Paradise?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Return to Paradise in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Return to Paradise use?

Establishing Character MomentTurn in Your BadgeWaistcoat of StyleFoul MedicineDistaff CounterpartAwkwardly Placed BathtubSummation GatheringThe Precious, Precious CarDrink-Based CharacterizationProtest by ObstructionAsshole VictimEvil Cannot Comprehend Goodand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 storytelling tropes for Return to Paradise, including Establishing Character Moment, Turn in Your Badge, Waistcoat of Style.