The main character, Detective Richard Poole (played by Ben Miller in the first three seasons), is a British detective who is killed in the first episode but continues to appear through flashbacks and occasional visits to the island. He is succeeded by Detective Jack Mooney (played by Kris Marshall), and later by Detective Neville Parker (played by Ralf Little).
Season 1 sets the perfect formula: a seemingly impossible murder, a stunning tropical backdrop, and a detective who would rather be anywhere else. From the pilot episode's locked-room mystery to the emotional season finale, this season establishes the heart of the show. It isn't just about catching the bad guy; it's about watching a rigid man slowly (and reluctantly) fall in love with the eccentricities of Saint Marie. deathinparadises01all