THE future of a Death in Paradise spin off show has been revealed – following a cliffhanger ending.
Return to Paradise and follows socially awkward Detective Sergeant Mackenzie Clarke (Anna Samson).
Aussie-born Mackenzie returned Down Under to solve baffling murder cases – while pining to be back in the UK.
Viewers will be thrilled to learn filming for the second series is currently underway in Australia.
It comes as series one ended on a cliffhanger Рwith Mackenzie overhearing her ex-fianc̩ Glenn (Tai Hara) saying he still loves her.
The new episodes will also feature an iconic returning guest star from .
Ardal O'Hanlon will be back as Jack Mooney – having in series one of Return to Paradise.
The star was the lead on from 2017 to 2020 – before handing over to as Neville Parker.
Other returning cast members include Lloyd Griffith as Detective Senior Constable Colin Cartwright, as well as Tai Hara as Glenn Strong.
Also coming back are Catherine McClements, Celia Ireland, Andrea Demetriades and Aaron McGrath.
Guest stars for the new instalment are Danielle Cormack, Meyne Wyatt, Roz Hammond, Justine Clarke, Michelle Lim Davidson, Greg Stone, Zoe Carides, Simon Lyndon, Miah Madden and You Am I singer Tim Rogers.
Tim Key, Executive Producer, Red Planet Pictures said: “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.”;
Sue Deeks, Head of BBC Programme Acquisitions added: “More than five million UK viewers took the trip to Dolphin Cove last year, and I’m so pleased that we will soon be heading back Down Under to join Mack and the team for six fiendishly clever and wonderfully entertaining new cases.”;
The show launched in Australia and arrived in the UK that November.
Previously, series star Anna acknowledged the – compared to other Paradise shows – of Mackenzie being a female lead detective.
She said: “I think the viewers and the fans of the franchise, I think we trust them.
“I think they're totally ready for a female detective. I really trust that the audience are going to embrace, certainly, a lead female detective.
“I think we have to trust our audiences to move with the times and to come along on the journey with us, because the DNA of the show hasn't changed, you know.
“The spirit of the original is still very much in the bones.
“And also, I think kindness is in the DNA and the bones of the Para-verse. And Peter Mattessi is an incredibly kind showrunner, so that's infectious.
“And I think kindness without inclusivity ispointless.”
Return to Paradise series one is available to watch on iPlayer.
