Decoding Death in Paradise

The continued success of Death in Paradise has also driven a franchise of popular spinoffs including Beyond Paradise and Return to Paradise, drawing millions of viewers and further demonstrating the strength of the brand both domestically and internationally. Death in Paradise has emerged this Saturday as one of the stories drawing attention in Australia.

Key facts

• The continued success of Death in Paradise has also driven a franchise of popular spinoffs including Beyond Paradise and Return to Paradise, drawing millions of viewers and further demonstrating the strength of the brand both domestically and internationally.
• In news which will be hugely welcome but not exactly unexpected, the BBC has confirmed that Death in Paradise will return - not just for one, but for two more seasons.
• Death in Paradise season 1-15 are available to watch now on BBC iPlayer.
• The BBC has announced that the award-winning Death in Paradise has been recommissioned for a further two series and two Christmas specials, with filming commencing on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe this week.
• Consistently one of the UK’s most watched television shows, Death in Paradise is made by Red Planet Pictures for BBC iPlayer and BBC One.

What we know

Going deeper, In news which will be hugely welcome but not exactly unexpected, the BBC has confirmed that Death in Paradise will return - not just for one, but for two more seasons.

On the substance, Death in Paradise season 1-15 are available to watch now on BBC iPlayer.

Beyond the headlines, the BBC has announced that the award-winning Death in Paradise has been recommissioned for a further two series and two Christmas specials, with filming commencing on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe this week.

More precisely, Consistently one of the UK’s most watched television shows, Death in Paradise is made by Red Planet Pictures for BBC iPlayer and BBC One.

It is worth noting that Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, says: "Death in Paradise is a global phenomenon and we are incredibly proud to have it on the BBC, where it goes from strength to strength.

By the numbers

At this stage, the response to our latest series has been wonderful and we can't wait to get started again - we've got something very special lined up to kick off our 16th season, with a big surprise setting it up in our Christmas special.

On a related note, Enjoyed by audiences in 230 territories worldwide, its unique blend of sun-soaked escapism, compelling mysteries and much-loved characters has captivated millions for the last 15 years.

Going deeper, Series 16 is executive produced by Tim Key and America Rodriguez for Red Planet Pictures and Nick Lambon for the BBC.

On the substance, this means the show will now run through until at least season 17, with two more Christmas specials also on the way in 2026 and 2027.

The wider context

On a related note, Death in Paradise is a Red Planet Pictures (a Fremantle Company) production for the BBC made with the support of the region of Guadeloupe, with BBC Studios handling global sales.

Going deeper, all episodes of Death in Paradise, Beyond Paradise and Return to Paradise are available on BBC iPlayer.

On the substance, Lindsay Salt, director of BBC drama, said in a statement: "Death in Paradise is a global phenomenon and we are incredibly proud to have it on the BBC, where it goes from strength to strength.

Beyond the headlines, as Death in Paradise's future is confirmed, the final episode of spin-off show Beyond Paradise is set to air this week, while Australian-set spin-off Return to Paradise has also been renewed, with a third season on the way.

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The bottom line

• The BBC has announced that the award-winning Death in Paradise has been recommissioned for a further two series and two Christmas specials, with filming commencing on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe this week.
• All episodes of Death in Paradise, Beyond Paradise and Return to Paradise are available on BBC iPlayer.
• As Death in Paradise's future is confirmed, the final episode of spin-off show Beyond Paradise is set to air this week, while Australian-set spin-off Return to Paradise has also been renewed, with a third season on the way.