BBC Death in Paradise has made a huge show announcement over on social media and fans “can’t wait”
Death in Paradise fans were united with joy when the programme’s producers took to social media to announce that a green light had been issued for an additional series.
With season 14 concluding successfully with high viewership figures, speculation was rife about the show’s return for more episodes.
Today, Tuesday (April 29), show executives confirmed the rumours by revealing that production for the 15th series is already making headway. They shared a snapshot of a black-and-white clapboard accompanied by more specifics.
The social media update showcased that the cast and crew reunited on location, working harder once more to create another captivating series. The post stated, “We’re back in paradise. Filming has begun this week in Guadeloupe on the brand-new series of #DeathInParadise.”
Enthusiastic fans promptly gathered in the comment section to express their elation, with remarks such as “Yay! ! Last season was so much better than it’s been in a while,” and from another fan: “Cannot wait to see my fav DI,” reports the Express.
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“Woop woop so exciting can’t wait,” said one fan as a fourth aired: “Best news today.” Another comment read: “Yay!! I can’t wait.”
Meanwhile, other fans were keen to express their dissatisfaction with the decision not to return Don Warrington’s beloved character to the show.
An online user wrote: “Amazing news. Can’t wait. I miss them all (hopefully The Commissioner is back) @donbwarrington,” another agreed: “Needs @donbwarrington to be there or missing a huge talent.”
Fans are keen to understand if Don’s alter-ego will make a comeback after season 14 wrapped up on a cliffhanger surrounding his character, Commissioner Selwyn Patterson.
Don has played Selwyn since 2011 so fans were left scratching their heads when Selwyn decided to walk away from the police force, and it looked as though his character was leaving for good.
The series 14 finale saw Selwyn reject an offer of his job being reinstated after being replaced. Selwyn rejected the proposal and expressed his desire to take some time to visit his daughter, Andrina.
In the final scenes, he offered his goodbyes to Catherine Bordey. He told her, “Promise me you will look after yourself and them,” he added, gesturing to his ex-colleagues.
“Promise me this isn’t farewell, but au revoir,” the mayor said as he told her, “Au revoir then, my friend,” before zipping off in a taxi.
Death in Paradise can be streamed via BBC iPlayer.