New detective, cast, story and everything we know

Death in Paradise Season 14 has been confirmed for some time and news about the cast, story, and more has been slowly rolling out since season 13 ended in March 2024. A highly underrated British crime show that many American viewers may have never heard of, Death in Paradise Brings the gritty and dead-pan comedy of British mystery shows to the tropical locale of Saint Marie, a fictional Caribbean island and a British overseas territory. There, a series of detective inspectors from London arrive on the island to solve local crimes and make a home in this strange country.

Death in Paradise Filmed on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, the setting of the series, which first premiered in 2011, is a key aspect of the show’s success. A major part of the show and a source of comedy is the fish-out-of-water aspect of the London-bred officers arriving in the relaxed and sunny Saint Marie. There were now four different detective inspectors who headed the police department on the island and Season 14 is set to introduce a fifth Now that Neville Parker (Ralph Little) has taken his leave.

Death in Paradise Season 14 Latest News

Don Gillette was thrown into paradise

The latest news for Death in Paradise Season 14 arrived in May 2024 with the announcement that Ralph Little would be replaced by Don Gillette as Detective Inspector Mervyn Wilson, who is set to debut in the show’s Christmas special (via DigitalSpy). This will be the fourth Christmas special of the series And although there is no set date, December 2024 is the likely month for it.

Death in Paradise season 14 has been confirmed

Season 13 and 14 were confirmed at the same time

Death in Paradise Season 14 has been confirmed Along with season 13 returning in February 2023 (via GoodTo). The announcement came right after the end of season 12. There is no release date for season 14, but based on previous release schedules, the show should premiere sometime in winter 2025 with the Christmas special coming earlier in December 2024.

Don Gillette will debut as Mervyn Wilson in the Christmas special

Death in Paradise season 14 will kick off with a Christmas special

The great news for Death in Paradise Season 14 is that viewers will get a new lead of the series. Each DI in the show is stuck around for three seasons, making the introduction of a new one a major event in the show. In May 2024, Don Gillette was announced as the new leader of Death in ParadiseSet to play DI Mervin Wilson beginning with the season’s Christmas special. Many fans will recognize Gilet from his role as Lucas Johnson in EastEnders. Gillette said of the casting,

“Being offered the new lead role in Death in Paradise feels like a deeply loved and incredibly precious jewel has been placed in my hands. It’s a great show, with a great heart and the love for it is constantly growing. It’s My intention is to never lose sight of this and to remain grateful, humble and dedicated.”

Clearly, Gilet is aware of how important his character is to the show’s legacy and won’t be taking the part lightly. Executive producer Tim Kay said of the casting,

“We’re delighted he’s joining us as the show enters another exciting new era. We’ve got huge plans for the new series and beyond, and I can’t wait for audiences to meet Mervyn and see what we’ve got into shop…”

It seems that there are big plans for Mervin and Gillette is obviously ready for it.

Death in Paradise Season 14 Cast

Don Gillette will be joined by several returning cast members

Along with Don Gillette, several Other returning cast members have already been announced Death in Paradise Season 14. Don Warrington as Commissioner Selwyn Patterson, Shantol Jackson as Sergeant Naomi Thomas, Ginny Holder as Officer Darlene Curtis, Élizabeth Bourgine as Catherine Bordei, and Danny John-Jules as Officer Dwayne Myers have all been named to the cast (via Radio Times).

Death in Paradise Cast Season 14 Story Details

DI Mervin Wilson will have to get used to his new life at Saint Marie

Only a few story details have been revealed about Death in Paradise Season 14. All that is known is Mervyn Wilson is a UK cop called to Saint Marie, and he is not impressed with the island. Each new officer who arrived at Saint Marie had to deal with their own preconceived notions of the island while learning about the idiosyncrasies of the locals. Death in Paradise Season 14 will likely see a lot of Mervyn getting used to his new home.