The Death in Paradise spin-off Return to Paradise concludes series 2 tonight with a dramatic wedding episode
Abbie Bray Deputy Editor for Screen Time
12:53, 12 Dec 2025
Return to Paradise reaches its conclusion this evening, leaving viewers wondering whether Glenn and Daisy will tie the knot. The Death in Paradise spin-off, which relocated the action to Australia, has proved enormously popular with audiences, particularly as Anna Samson became the franchise’s first female lead in the role of DI Mackenzie Clarke.
Tonight’s finale promises drama, with the synopsis revealing: “Mack is forced to interrupt Glenn and Daisy’s wedding when a guest collapses and dies, apparently poisoned by a fast-acting toxin present on the surface of a programme for the event.
“The happy couple are distinctly unhappy when the proceedings are halted and it may be that Mack has finally pushed Glenn too far.”
Following six thrilling episodes of the BBC series, the second series of Return to Paradise will draw to a close. The programme’s usual Friday evening 8pm slot will next week be taken over by the Celebrity Masterchef Final.
The cooking competition, scheduled to air from 8pm to 9pm on Friday, 19 December, promises high stakes. “Fifteen famous faces started the battle to become Celebrity MasterChef Champion 2025, and now only three remain,” reports the Express.
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“The finalists must now cook and present a three-course meal for Grace Dent and John Torode, who will be expecting only the very best. The title is within reach – but any flaws in their cooking could see the contestants losing their grip on the trophy.”
Although the second series of Return to Paradise has drawn to a close, devoted viewers can look forward to festive episodes of Death in Paradise and Beyond Paradise arriving on television later this month.
Kris Marshall returns as DI Humphrey Goodman in Beyond Paradise, appearing once more alongside Sally Bretton in her role as his partner, Martha Lloyd.
Will the wedding go ahead tonight?(Image: BBC)
The Christmas special’s synopsis reveals: “When Esther discovers a man on the steps of the Shipton Abbott police station with no memory, holding a photo of Humphrey, the team gets to work to uncover who the mysterious man is while balancing a flurry of festive cases.
“At the same time, with the help of Anne, Zoe and a special guest, Martha races to pull off her secret plan while Kelby tries to help a mystery man trapped inside his snowman costume. But with an influx of unexpected visitors, a slew of holiday crimes to crack, and a heartwarming reunion on the line, can the team juggle it all and still be ready for a life-changing reveal?”.
Meanwhile, Don Gilet returns as DI Mervin Wilson in Death in Paradise, joined by Shantol Jackson, reprising her role as his colleague, Naomi Thomas.
Return to Paradise will come to an end tonight(Image: BBC)
The plot for the Death in Paradise Christmas special is as follows: “An unforgettable office Christmas party takes a sinister twist when four colleagues wake up to discover a stranger dead in their Caribbean villa’s pool. DI Mervin Wilson and his team identify the murder weapon, but are left scratching their heads when they realise it was locked away at the time of the murder… in Swindon, thousands of miles from the crime scene!”.
“Marooned on Saint Marie, the team enlists the assistance of a familiar face to solve the mystery. Meanwhile, Mervin anxiously awaits news from his recently found brother, preventing him from fully immersing himself in Saint Marie’s Christmas festivities. Can Mervin resolve his personal issues and embrace the holiday spirit – for the sake of his team and the island?”.
Return to Paradise can be viewed on BBC iPlayer.
