Death in Paradise

Death in Paradise

Created by Robert Thorogood

On BBC One

2011–15 seasons120 episodes53 min7.4 / 10

A cosy Caribbean whodunit that pairs murder mysteries with warmth and humour, built on the reassurance of weekly resolution and tropical beauty.

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

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Questions people ask

  • Is Death in Paradise easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.

  • Is Death in Paradise sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.

  • Is Death in Paradise scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.

  • Does Death in Paradise leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is Death in Paradise violent? Not especially. Less violent than 61% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

46/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity65

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise30

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Death in Paradise, and what each one shares →

Like Death in Paradise

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Death in Paradise

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Death in Paradise, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Death in Paradise, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Death in Paradise, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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