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Death in Paradise reveals first look at season 14 as the team is tested
Will new DI Mervin Wilson stick around?
BBC / Red Planet Pictures / Lou Denim
- David Craig
Published: Tuesday, 21 January 2025 at 12:01 am
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Death in Paradise season 14 is now right around the corner, with the BBC releasing a number of first-look images today that give fans a glimpse of what the season premiere has in store.
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Don Gilet debuted as DI Mervin Wilson, the latest detective to arrive on Saint Marie, in the recent Christmas special, which ended with his character questioning how long he'd be able to last on the island.
Indeed, following the death of his estranged mother, Mervin is all but set on heading back to the UK – that is until a "case close to the hearts of those at the station presents itself", giving him an important investigation to focus on.
The images above and below show off the main Death in Paradise cast, with new recruit Gilet joined by familiar faces Elizabeth Bourgine (as Catherine Bordey), Don Warrington (as Commissioner Selwyn Patterson), Shantol Jackson (as DS Naomi Thomas) and Ginny Holder (as officer Darlene Curtis).
Death in Paradise season 14 cast. BBC / Red Planet Pictures / Lou Denim
Meanwhile, we get a look at Tobi Bakare (of seasons 4-10) returning for another guest spot as JP, appearing alongside The Acolyte and Bad Education star Anthony J Abraham as incoming character Officer Benjamin Brice.
Tobi Bakare and Anthony J Abraham star in Death in Paradise season 14. BBC / Red Planet Pictures / Philippe Virapin
Below, we can see Detective Wilson hard at work investigating the latest suspicious death on Saint Marie, as two paramedics remove a body bag in the foreground.
But who is inside?
Don Gilet stars in Death in Paradise season 14. BBC / Red Planet Pictures / Philippe Virapin
The season opener will also see Commissioner Patterson receive "momentous" news from the chief commissioner, based in Jamaica, which will leave mayor Catherine scrambling to "save the team as we know it".
Don Gilet and Don Warrington star in Death in Paradise season 14. BBC / Red Planet Pictures / Philippe Virapin
Meanwhile, a key story for Naomi in season 14 will be the sudden arrival of an "old flame" on Saint Marie, which will leave her at an "emotional crossroads" over what to do next.
Shantol Jackson stars in Death in Paradise season 14. BBC / Red Planet Pictures / Philippe Virapin
Suffice to say, it's going to be another eventful season for the team.
Death in Paradise returns to BBC One on Friday 31st January 2025. Stream on BBC iPlayer.
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David CraigSenior Drama Writer
David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
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