The hit Australian detective drama, Return to Paradise, is back on our screens tonight, Friday, November 21, after an unexpected week-long break. The second series of this charming Death in Paradise spin-off resumes its run on BBC One, offering viewers a perfect escape from the autumn gloom.
When to Tune In for the Latest Mystery
The wait is over for fans of the sun-soaked mystery. Return to Paradise will air tonight at 8pm on BBC One. For those who prefer to stream, the episode will be available to watch live at the same time via BBC iPlayer.
This week's episode promises another perplexing case for Detective Sergeant Mackenzie Clarke and her team. The official BBC preview sets the scene: “A CEO is poisoned during a spiritual ceremony at a corporate retreat, but the killer’s method defies explanation.” It seems a tranquil spiritual retreat is about to become the backdrop for a seemingly impossible crime.
Who's Who in the Cast of Series 2?
The show features a talented ensemble cast, with many familiar faces returning to the idyllic but deadly Dolphin Cove. The main cast members include:
- Anna Samson as Detective Sergeant Mackenzie Clarke
- Lloyd Griffith as Detective Senior Constable Colin Cartwright
- Tai Hara as Forensic Pathologist Glenn Strong
- Catherine McClements as Senior Sergeant Philomena Strong
- Celia Ireland as Reggie Rocco
- Aaron L. McGrath as Constable Felix Wilkinson
- Andrea Demetriades as Daisy Dixon
Anna Samson, who leads the cast, expressed her delight at returning for a second series. “We were so thrilled to get a second series, which is never a guarantee, even if your show’s a huge success,” she said. “It’s a workplace full of love, support, kindness, and fun. Getting the chance to go back and do it all again, there aren’t many better opportunities in the world than that.”
What to Expect from the New Series
Series two continues to follow Detective Sergeant Mackenzie Clarke as she remains in her hometown of Dolphin Cove, solving a new set of baffling cases. The personal stakes are higher than ever following the bombshell revelation at the end of series one that her ex-fiancé, Glenn, still has feelings for her—despite being engaged to Daisy.
Samson teased further developments, saying, “Colin and Mackenzie’s friendship becomes ridiculously joyful. They act like best friends while having no idea that they feel that way, which is really fun to play. That love triangle between Glenn, Mackenzie and Daisy also gets even more complicated, giving us a peek into her vulnerable side.”
The team will contend with even more complex mysteries, including a man poisoned alone at sea and a troublesome rock band where one member turns up dead. Meanwhile, the arrival of Colin's old friends from England begins to unravel the mystery behind his decision to start a new life in Australia.
Filmed against the stunning backdrop of Sydney and the Illawarra coastal region, Return to Paradise delivers a distinctively Australian flavour while staying true to the beloved Death in Paradise universe. Don't miss the next chapter of intrigue and sunshine.
