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Death in Paradise•Season 15•Episode 1

Episode 1

7.1/10 · 381 votesJan 30, 202659 min

Ranked #4 of 8 in Season 15•matches the season avg

Discussion

Selwyn’s return to Saint Marie is disrupted by a dramatic death at his offices, where a man has fallen from the roof. Meanwhile, a new family connection arrives in Mervin’s life.

Directed byJohn Maidens

Written byJames Hall

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Seasons15

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Season 15 Episodes8

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4

Episode 5

Episode 6

Episode 7

Episode 8

Cast6

Don Warrington

Selwyn Patterson

Élisabeth Bourgine

Catherine Bordey

Shantol Jackson

Naomi Thomas

Don Gilet

Mervin Wilson

Shaquille Ali-Yebuah

Sebastian Rose

Catherine Garton

Mattie Fletcher

Crew2

James Hall

Writer

John Maidens

Director

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Episode Summary

"Episode 1" is episode 1 of Death in Paradise season 15. It scored 7.1/10 from 381 votes, ranking #4 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by John Maidens and written by James Hall, it aired on January 30, 2026.

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