BBC Dᴇᴀᴛʜ in Paradise detective supported by fans as they confirm return with series announcement
The Australian version of the show, Return to Paradise, will return for a second series, the first female detective on the show has confirmed.
Anna Samson, star of the Dᴇᴀᴛʜ in Paradise spin-off, Return to Paradise, has delighted fans with an exciting update on the Australian version of the popular series. The show debuted last year and is set to return for a second season.
Anna, who portrays the series’ first female lead, Mackenzie Clarke, took to Instagram to announce the news of the show’s return. In the shared photo, Samson stands beside her co-star Tai Hara, dressed in character and holding a clapperboard.
The post was captioned: “We’re back. Return to Paradise Season 2.”
This announcement sent fans into a flurry of excitement, with many expressing their joy in the comments section.
One fan queried: “Great news. How long will season 2 be filming for?” Another enthused: “AHHHH! I’m so excited for this! ! I LOOOOVE this show with my entire heart,” reports the Express.
Another follower chimed in with: “YES! Had to happen. Congrats!”
While the premiere date for Return to Paradise remains unknown, fans are hopeful that former detective Jack Mooney, played by Ardal O’Hanlon, will return to his role as Mackenzie’s boss.
Discussing the Australian spin-off of Dᴇᴀᴛʜ in Paradise last year, Anna shared her insights on how it resonates with the original series. She mentioned: “So the show, without being a carbon copy of the original, has lots of tips of the hat to the original, not just with the characters but even certain shots are paying homage to the original, like on the beach with the suitcase and not [wearing] an appropriate outfit for the weather That is certainly a wink and a nod to the original.”
She also expressed her desire to connect with the cast of the parent series, saying: “I didn’t get to meet Ardal because he shot his stuff in London and my stuff in Australia. I want to meet all of [the Dᴇᴀᴛʜ in Paradise cast]. I think it is something about playing the lead detective in a Paradise show, so I want to talk to them; I would love to meet them all.”
ABC’s synopsis for the second series teases fans with what’s to come: “Series two will reunite us with Detective Sergeant Mackenzie ‘Mack’ Clarke (Anna Samson), who’s longing to get back to the UK and the life she’s always craved.”
The plot thickens as it continues: “But for now she’s stuck in Dolphin Cove, dodging her ex-fiancée Glenn’s (Tai Hara) upcoming wedding after overhearing his unexpected declaration of love in the series one finale – a confession that she can’t unhear.
“Luckily for Mack, her compulsion to solve impossible cases serves as a great distraction, and there’s no shortage of murders to investigate. From the literary world to state-of-the-art shark labs, dating apps and rock concerts, Mack and her team face challenging mysteries with their unique blend of humour and tenacity. But Mack’s biggest challenge of all? Finding a way to exist in Dolphin Cove as the ultimate outsider.”
Tim Key, Executive Producer at Red Planet Pictures, expressed his excitement about the upcoming series, stating: “We were delighted that the world took Mack and the rest of the Australian team to their hearts, and it’s a pleasure to be back on the beat with the wonderful cast and crew Down Under. We can promise another series full of ingenious murders, romantic complications and glorious Australian locations, all infused with the unique warmth and humour of the Paradise shows.”
Return to Paradise is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
