Death in Paradise reveals first look at season 14 as the team is tested

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).

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.

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?

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".

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.

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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