Death in Paradise confirms future of BBC show as series ‘ends on a high’
Death in Paradise has shared an exciting update about the future of the BBC series
The latest series of Death in Paradise came to an end last week(Image: BBC)
Death in Paradise has revealed an exciting development regarding the programme’s future, following the conclusion of series 15 last week. On Friday, the final instalment of series 15 aired, and viewers witnessed a touching moment for Detective Mervin Wilson (portrayed by Don Gilet).
Mervin chose to allow his niece to remain with him on Saint Marie after his brother, Solomon (Daniel Ward), and her father served his prison sentence.
However, while audiences will be questioning whether there will be another series, BBC programme chiefs have confirmed the team will return in December with a Christmas special.
Posting to its official Death in Paradise Instagram account, they announced: “That’s the end of this series, but the good news is, we’ll be back… at Christmas!”
Viewers flocked to the comment section to share their reactions, with one stating: “I really wish there were more episodes in a series, but this is why I binge-watch old series to get me through until Christmas,” the Express reports.
Mervin Wilson met his niece in Death in Paradise(Image: BBC)
Another posted: “I actually thought this was one of the absoluMy wife and I are diehard fans from the beginning. I won’t say how much we watch reruns, but it’s probably something a study could be made of.”
A third commented, “Before Christmas, please. Best series ever.”
While someone else continued: “Ended on a high.
“Can’t wait,” another enthusiast simply declared.
Speaking before the new series, Don Gilet, who portrays the lead detective, discussed his future on the programme.
Don Gilet also addressed his future on the BBC series(Image: BBC)
Discussing the possibility of another series and returning to the role after replacing Ralf, Don told Express.co.uk and other media: “It’s been very much a fish out of water for me as an actor, to come in and step into something that’s already got this…It’s a juggernaut of a show.”
He continued: “And to step into something like that and have that responsibility, it very much is daunting, and it continues to be daunting, because I never want to just rest on my laurels.
“It’s coming back into, as I’ve always called it, the notorious second album, which was a great album. ‘Can you come back and make the second album better?’ Don’t rest on your laurels.”
He went on: “So it’s still very much a fun thing to come back and do, and as long as they want me to do it and I don’t pass out in the heat, I’ll do it.”
