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Death in Paradise

2011 – nowShow15 seasons120 episodesTV-14

ComedyCrime
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic60–Rotten Tomatoes–87%

A wholesome, intriguing comedy series about crime and mystery.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

15 seasons · 120 episodes · best: S3E1 "Death of a Detective" 8.2

Episodes

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Story

A brilliant but idiosyncratic British detective and his resourceful local team solve baffling murder mysteries on the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie.

Feels like

  • Tropical Detective Procedural
  • Lighthearted Mystery
  • Scenic Caribbean Backdrop
  • Eccentric Lead Character
  • Comfortable Episodic Format
  • Gentle Humor
  • Low-Stakes Tension
  • Charming Ensemble Cast
  • Visual Relaxation
  • Classic Whodunit Structure

Cast

24 of 638 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Richard Signy, Leon Lopez, Jennie Paddon
Written by
James Hall, Robert Thorogood, Emma Goodwin
Produced by
Tony Jordan, Matthew Bird, Sue Howells

Everyone

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Facts

October 25, 2011 · March 27, 2026 · Still running

First aired
October 25, 2011
Latest episode
March 27, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
15 seasons · 120 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
France, United Kingdom
Available in
33 countries

Tropes

"Strangers on a Train"-Plot Murder, I Don't Like the Sound of That Place, Arson, Murder, and Lifesaving +9

  • "Strangers on a Train"-Plot Murder
  • I Don't Like the Sound of That Place
  • Arson, Murder, and Lifesaving
  • Clothing Combat
  • Fire-Breathing Diner
  • Reassigned to Antarctica
  • Once a Season
  • Caught on Tape
  • Cliffhanger
  • Hidden in Plain Sight
  • Accidental Murder
  • Continuity Nod

12 of 332 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Death in Paradise?"

Questions about Death in Paradise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Death in Paradise?

BritboxHooplaBritBox

In the United States, Death in Paradise streams on Britbox and BritBox, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is Death in Paradise worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 7.8 and Metacritic 60). Audiences rate it higher (83 out of 100) than critics (60).

Which season of Death in Paradise is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 7.9. Season 15 is the weakest at 7.2. The highest-rated episode is Death of a Detective (season 3, episode 1) at 8.2, and the lowest is Episode 7 (season 11, episode 7) at 6.9.

Is Death in Paradise okay for kids?

TV-14Violence

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Death in Paradise?

106 h

About 106 hours: 120 episodes in 15 seasons of about 53 minutes each since 2011, and it's still in production.

Will Death in Paradise make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Death in Paradise?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.