Death in Paradise is a popular British detective comedy series that airs on BBC One. It first aired in 2011 and since then, has aired 15 seasons and counting. Set on the fictional Caribbean island of Saint-Marie, the show follows a brilliant but idiosyncratic British detective and his resourceful local team as they solve baffling murder mysteries. Fans of the show have always been curious about the best episodes and which ones rank highest. In this article, we’ll be discussing the top 5 best episodes of Death in Paradise according to fan ranking.
The show has been praised for its humor, mystery and exotic setting. It’s no wonder that viewers have been hooked since the very first episode. With so many episodes to choose from, picking the best ones can be a daunting task. Thankfully, fans of the show have taken it upon themselves to rank each episode according to its quality.
In this article, we’ll be looking at the top 5 best episodes of Death in Paradise, as ranked by fans. We’ll be discussing the plot for each episode, its importance to the show, and why it’s ranked so highly. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the best episodes of Death in Paradise.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 19, 2023.
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The team investigate a preppers commune when one of their members is poisoned inside a locked bunker. Meanwhile, Neville has a series of adventurous dates with Sophie.
The episode was rated 7.53 from 113 votes.
The team investigate the mysterious death of an astronomer after he falls from a cliff during a rare planetary event. Meanwhile, is romance blossoming for Neville?
The episode was rated 7.56 from 125 votes.
The team join Naomi in Saint Barnabas when her best friend’s father is murdered at a wedding. Meanwhile, Marlon tries to prepare for his sergeant exams but is easily distracted.
The episode was rated 7.72 from 97 votes.
The team investigate the murder of a former children’s home resident. Meanwhile, Marlon sits his sergeant’s exams, and Selwyn meets his daughter for the first time.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 99 votes.
In Episode 3 of Death in Paradise, the team investigates the murder of an estate agent, ahead of the potential sale of local beauty spot St Agatha's Cove. Officer Pryce is on fire, and Sergeant material, as Marlon leads a counterfeit goods case to impress the Commissioner. Meanwhile, love is in the air for Neville following an unexpected encounter. Fans of the show have noted similarities to the Season 5 Episode 1, where the team had to deal with a "stow-away murderer" thing with divers.
The episode also sees the return of the DI's troubled friend and his girlfriend, Naomi, whose eyes are the subject of much admiration from viewers. With all these elements to the episode, viewers are kept enthralled as the team attempts to solve the murder and bring justice to the estate agent.
The episode was rated 7.79 from 110 votes.
In the sixth episode of the crime drama, "Death in Paradise", the team investigate the murder of a water taxi driver. The team, led by Detective Inspector Neville, receive an anonymous letter warning them of a murder that is due to take place. The episode is the first of a back to back double feature and DI Neville soon discovers that his nemesis is formidable.
The team quickly realize that a law must exist against Rhenish carnival fanatics with scissors as the anonymous letter may have been sent by the murderer. As the investigation continues, the team must race against time to uncover the identity of the killer. Every clue and every suspect must be thoroughly examined and pieced together in order to reach a solution.
The episode was rated 7.91 from 81 votes.
In this episode of Death in Paradise, the team must prove Neville's innocence after Professor Cartwright is murdered. DI Karen Flitcroft from the Department of Policing Standards takes over the investigation and leads Naomi and Selwyn to Justin West at the preppers commune. Viewers are impressed by the creative way the case is solved as well as the way it was prepared over the course of multiple episodes.
At the end of the episode, there is some confusion over DI Karen Flitcroft's original plan. From the evidence presented, it appears that she was attempting to either break Neville's heart or even kill him. This part of the episode leaves viewers with more questions than answers.
The episode was rated 8.10 from 21 votes.
