What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedDeath in Paradise
Robert Thorogood · Series · 2011
If you loved Death in Paradise, start with Beyond Paradise (Robert Thorogood, 2023) — a series from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Death in Paradise across media.
If you loved Death in Paradise, you crave the disarming blend of picturesque, isolated settings and the sharp, clever puzzle-solving of detectives.
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Adaptation
Beyond Paradise
Robert Thorogood · Series · 2023
Books on the same thread
Death on the Nile
Agatha Christie · Book · 1992
Shares a thread with Death in Paradise: Detective Fiction.
Much like Death in Paradise, this classic mystery places a brilliant investigator in an exotic, confined location where his sharp intellect is the only tool against a complex crime.
The Retreat
Sarah Pearse · Book
Explores: isolated setting, wellness culture, hidden pasts.
Fans of Death in Paradise will recognize the familiar tension of a murder occurring in a remote, beautiful location where the suspects are trapped by their own isolated surroundings.
Nightshade
Michael Connelly · Book
Shares 2 threads with Death in Paradise: police procedural, detective fiction.
This story captures the jurisdictional isolation found in Death in Paradise, moving a detective from the mainland to a small, contained island community to solve a baffling mystery.
The Thursday Murder Club
Richard Osman · Book · 2020
Shares 2 threads with Death in Paradise: Small Town Secrets, Cozy Mystery.
If the clever camaraderie of Death in Paradise kept you hooked, you will appreciate how this story uses a tight-knit community to solve murders with wit and charm.
Films on the same thread
Hot Fuzz
Edgar Wright · Film · 2007
Shares 3 threads with Death in Paradise: Small Town Secrets, Fish Out of Water, Police Procedural.
This film mirrors the fish-out-of-water dynamic of Death in Paradise by dropping a highly competent outsider into a quiet, eccentric village that hides a dark and deadly secret.
A Matter of Loaf and Death
Nick Park · Film · 2008
Shares a thread with Death in Paradise: Cozy Mystery.
While more whimsical, this mystery shares the lighthearted investigative spirit of Death in Paradise, relying on an unlikely duo to uncover the truth behind a local, accidental crime.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Shane Black · Film · 2005
Shares a thread with Death in Paradise: Fish Out of Water.
This film leans into the buddy-cop chemistry that anchors Death in Paradise, blending a high-stakes murder investigation with a sense of humor and a fish-out-of-water protagonist.
The Trouble with Harry
Alfred Hitchcock · Film · 1955
Shares 2 threads with Death in Paradise: Small Town Secrets, Cozy Mystery.
Like Death in Paradise, this story finds dark humor in a small, insular community where a mysterious corpse disrupts the idyllic life of the local residents.
Podcasts on the same thread
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
If you enjoy the forensic breakdown in Death in Paradise, this podcast offers a similar deep dive into how small-town secrets and local culture influence criminal investigations.
Crime in Sports
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: athlete misconduct, legal absurdity, scandalous behavior.
This show shares the investigative curiosity of Death in Paradise, focusing on how human folly and scandalous behavior lead to legal trouble within specific, contained communities.
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Common questions
Is Beyond Paradise a direct sequel to Death in Paradise?
Beyond Paradise is a spin-off series that follows a lead character from Death in Paradise. While it maintains the same spirit of solving complex mysteries, it shifts the setting from the Caribbean island of Saint Marie to the British countryside.
What is the premise of Death in Paradise?
Death in Paradise centers on a brilliant but idiosyncratic British detective who leads a resourceful local team. Together, they solve baffling murder mysteries set against the backdrop of the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie.
Should I watch Death in Paradise before starting Beyond Paradise?
Watching Death in Paradise first provides important context regarding the lead detective's background and personality. Since Beyond Paradise features a character transitioning from his role on the island of Saint Marie, prior knowledge of the original series enhances the viewing experience.
How long has Death in Paradise been running?
Death in Paradise was created by Robert Thorogood and first premiered in 2011. The series has since established itself as a long-running procedural drama focused on solving murder mysteries on the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie.