The investigation into the death of DI Charlie Hulme. This episode sets the tone and introduces the "locked-room" mystery style.
For many fans, Season 1 remains the purest expression of the show’s duality: dark crimes against a sunny backdrop, solved by a man who refuses to embrace the paradise around him.
The story of the first series follows the arrival of the uptight, wool-suit-wearing Detective Inspector (Ben Miller) on the fictional Caribbean island of Sainte-Marie . The Arrival of Richard Poole deathinparadises01all
: An illness strikes the team during a diving accident case. Music of Murder : A rock star is electrocuted on stage. Amongst Us : A woman is found with coins in her mouth. Production and Legacy
Death in Paradise Series 1 (2011) starts with a Fish-Out-Of-Water scenario. DI Richard Poole (played by Ben Miller) is a rigid, suit-wearing London detective transferred to the sleepy, tropical island of Saint Marie to solve the murder of his predecessor. The investigation into the death of DI Charlie Hulme
Quintessentially English, impeccably dressed in a three-piece suit, and positively allergic to sun, sea, sand, and anything resembling a good time is . Sent to the beautiful Caribbean island from London's Metropolitan Police, he is the ultimate fish out of water . Constantly mopping his brow, seeking a decent cup of tea, and finding creative ways to avoid the beach, Richard’s genius lies in his meticulous, logical mind and his unique ability to see what others miss, often solving seemingly impossible crimes with a flourish at the end . His uncomfortable dynamic with his surroundings is a constant source of dry humor. Poole was murdered in the first episode of series 3, but remains a fan-favorite character .
A death, a group of suspects, and a final scene where the detective reveals the killer to everyone present. The story of the first series follows the
: London-based DI Poole is reluctantly dispatched to the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie.
From the premiere episode's shocking twist to the introduction of Catherine’s Bar
The heart of the island’s social life and the setting for many post-case celebratory drinks.
Poole is the ultimate anti-tropical protagonist. He despises the sun, refuses to take off his heavy wool suit, and prioritizes finding a proper cup of British tea over enjoying the beach. Expecting a quick trip, Poole solves the murder only to learn he has been permanently reassigned to the island as its new police chief.