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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The team are left stumped when the owner of a hair salon is killed in front of her family without anyone seeing what happened.
The episode was rated 7.48 from 271 votes.
A desert island survival course goes wrong when the leader – a trained survival expert and ex-SAS soldier – is found dead in the forest of a remote island near Saint Marie.
The episode was rated 7.49 from 271 votes.
DI Jack Mooney and the team are put to the test when a celebrated artist is poisoned in her studio in confounding circumstances.
The episode was rated 7.52 from 273 votes.
New Year's Eve celebrations are cut short when a masked man stabs a woman in her own home. Jack and the team must uncover the identity of the mystery murderer before they strike again.
The episode was rated 7.56 from 288 votes.
The celebratory launch of a new luxury resort is cut short when a woman is found electrocuted in her hotel bathtub – with the door locked from the inside.
The episode was rated 7.56 from 284 votes.
Jack’s romance with Anna blossoms while he and the rest of the team investigate the mysterious death of a cyclist during a race.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 258 votes.
Jack faces a life-changing decision whilst investigating the murder of a man found dead in a boat off the Saint Marie coast.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 278 votes.
A blind actress is the only witness to her husband’s murder. But with no evidence that there was anyone else there at the time, can her version of events be trusted? Meanwhile, Neville gets the all-clear to fly home, but is he ready to leave paradise?
The episode was rated 7.67 from 265 votes.
