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.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
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DI Humphrey Goodman and his team are called to investigate a murder on a film set.
The episode was rated 7.56 from 360 votes.
The murder of a gigolo brings the team into contact with the social elite of Saint Marie.
The episode was rated 7.63 from 350 votes.
A birdwatcher is discovered murdered in the Saint-Marie jungle.
The episode was rated 7.65 from 313 votes.
DI Goodman and the team spend the night locked in a house with a murderer.
The episode was rated 7.75 from 326 votes.
Saint-Marie's commerce minister is discovered dead.
The episode was rated 7.75 from 332 votes.
DI Poole attends a university reunion, but one of the group is murdered with an ice pick.
The episode was rated 7.75 from 407 votes.
The team are faced with the seemingly impossible murder of an air stewardess.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 331 votes.
In the episode "Rue Morgue" of Death in Paradise, the team investigates the mysterious death of an elderly resident at a retirement home. Initially, the death appears to be a suicide. However, further investigation into the victim's past reveals that he had been hiding an unsettling secret.
As the team delves deeper into the case, they uncover evidence that suggests the victim may have been murdered. With the help of the senior residents of the home, they piece together the clues and eventually find out the truth behind the victim's death. After solving the case, the team discovers that the victim's death was not a suicide, but a murder.
The episode was rated 7.87 from 315 votes.
