Ben Miller is set to depart Death in Paradise after two seasons as DI Richard Poole, with Kris Marshall stepping in as the show’s new lead detective. The transition marks a new chapter for the popular BBC One crime drama.
Poole’s character, a buttoned-up and meticulous London detective, has become a fan favorite, solving murders under the Caribbean sun with a distinctively British style. His exit will come as part of a storyline in the upcoming episodes.
Kris Marshall joins the cast as DI Humphrey Goodman, bringing a different energy and approach to the role. His arrival is expected to shake up the established team dynamic and inject fresh humor and unpredictability into the series.
The show’s setting on the fictional island of Saint Marie has been key to its charm, combining tropical beauty with classic whodunit storytelling. Each episode delivers a new mystery, complete with red herrings and clever resolutions.
With a new detective on the scene, Death in Paradise aims to keep things fresh while retaining the formula that has made it a viewer favorite.