Death In Paradise is the series that shows the police force in action on the small Caribbean Island of Saint Marie. The series starts with the murder of the existing Detective Inspector, chief officer of the Honore' police, and the arrival of his British replacement, D.I. Richard Poole. Poole is a prototypical British detective, unwilling to bend his principles in an alien environment. Much of the lighter side of the series comes from the character attempting to bend the environment to suit himself, rather than adjusting to his new world. The first half of the first season always has someone pointing out how he must be insane to refuse to wear anything other than his wool suit, and his commenting on how there must be a deity passing out punishment to him for dropping him somewhere without fog, rain, or actual seasons. The police force maintain a basic premise throughout the series - two street officers, a detective sergeant who primarily serves as a foil to the detective inspector, the inspector running the unit, and the police commissioner who is more concerned about Saint Marie's public image than the realistic crime figures. With at least one murder every episode to solve, the range of skills presented by the characters is as entertaining as their personal stories and quirks. This series maintains a degree of lightheartedness that is refreshing to see among the other BBC crime dramas, and still maintains scientific truths and methods that could rival some of the methods used in more advanced settings. If you enjoy the early days of Hawaii Five O's original series, and a well told story of someone emotionally reserved trapped in a culture of freedom and hedonism, you will enjoy this series.Read full review
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Highly entertaining ,very well thought out British murder mystery series with good character actors and plots requiring attention through-out. Can't see just one episode kind of series.
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I love this show. I was glad I could find the first season. The characters are fun, and the scenes are beautiful. Putting a straight laced British detective in the middle of a laid back Caribbean island creates lots of typical off beat British humor.
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Excellent detective show! If you loved watching Monk, you will enjoy this too. So far, I have purchased Seasons 1-5. Very entertaining!
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Even though the main characters have changed several times, it still keeps me watching. They have done a really good job of replacing them with likable people. Hopefully more seasons to come!
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I got the dvd because I love the show. Each episode is a fun and entertaining mystery set in an island paradise.
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Great series with engaging characters. It's like taking a little break to the Caribbean. Non offending language in a fun "who-dun-it"!
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The characters are engaging and the story line keeps you guessing to the end.
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I love this show. I'm glad I found the DVD because the show was taken off of Netflix.
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A fun cast, in a beautiful setting, solving crimes. I’m really enjoying it!
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