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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When famous thriller author Frank O'Toole is found stabbed through the heart in the middle of the ocean, Jack and his team are baffled. But as the spotlight turns on Frank's closest friends and family and secrets are exposed, Jack uncovers a murder plot worthy of one of his novels...
The episode was rated 7.60 from 381 votes.
The island's Day of the Dead celebrations are cut short by a woman's death. DI Mooney and the team must navigate the waters of the elitist Yacht Club to catch the killer.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 360 votes.
Jack and the team find themselves embroiled in the mysterious world of faith healing when a woman is poisoned during a ceremony and all evidence points to the arrogant healer himself.
The episode was rated 7.64 from 362 votes.
DI Mooney and the team enter the high-stakes world of poker when a finalist is poisoned during the Caribbean Poker Masters tournament. With the only suspects sitting around the table and even a twitch of an eye can reveal a player's hand, just how did the killer commit murder?
The episode was rated 7.65 from 377 votes.
Long-buried memories are raked up for JP when someone from his past is caught red-handed at a murder scene and Jack must unravel a complex mystery to find the truth.
The episode was rated 7.66 from 368 votes.
When Billy Springer, lead guitarist of a popular reggae band, is murdered, DI Mooney and his team must crack a cold case that has haunted the Commissioner for years, before they can arrest the killer. After performing on stage as part of Leon And The Ragers 30-year reunion gig, Billy is found dead moments later in his dressing room.
The episode was rated 7.66 from 357 votes.
The leader of a spiritual retreat is strangled and Jack and his team are baffled by the fact that all their suspects were in a meditation circle at the time of the murder.
The episode was rated 7.68 from 354 votes.
DI Mooney and his team are tested when a hotel billionaire's fiancee falls from a balcony the day before her lavish wedding and everything points to suicide... except for the fact that the victim only painted one fingernail.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 418 votes.
