Fans of the BBC show Beyond Paradise were disappointed by the season two finale, which aired on Friday night, as DI Humphrey Goodman and Martha Lloyd’s much-anticipated wedding did not end up happening. Viewers took to social media to express their disappointment with some feeling emotional and betrayed by the poor ending. Despite this, BBC announced that the show will return for a third series and a Christmas special, continuing the story of Humphrey and Martha as they navigate life in Devonshire.
Throughout the second season of Beyond Paradise, viewers saw Humphrey and Martha adjusting to life as foster parents to Ryan, while dealing with various mysteries and cases in the town of Shipton Abbott. The final episode saw the couple’s fostering journey come to a conclusion, as well as unexpected developments in the professional relationship between PC Kelby Hartford and CS Charlie Woods. The episode also featured a case involving a robbery at the Shipton Abbott Museum, adding another layer of intrigue to the show.
Executive producer Tim Key expressed excitement about the response to the second season of Beyond Paradise, promising that the upcoming Christmas special and third series will continue to captivate viewers with clever mysteries and engaging characters. Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the show’s popularity among viewers and the anticipation for more fiendishly clever mysteries from the Shipton Abbott team. The announcement of the show’s return was met with enthusiasm from fans who are eager to see what new challenges and adventures await their favorite characters.
While the first season finale of Beyond Paradise featured elements of a crossover with Death In Paradise, including the return of Detective Inspector Humphrey Goodman to the island of Saint Marie, there are no signs of any further interlinking between the two shows in the future. Death in Paradise bosses Tony Jordan and Tim Key confirmed that the spin-off show’s focus on solving mysteries that are not murders distinguishes it from its predecessor. Additionally, Beyond Paradise’s setting in the Devonshire town of Shipton Abbott sets it apart from Death In Paradise’s fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie.
Despite the disappointment of fans over the lack of a wedding in the season two finale, the announcement of a third series and Christmas special for Beyond Paradise has reignited excitement for the show. Viewers can look forward to more adventures, mysteries, and character development as DI Humphrey Goodman, Martha Lloyd, and the rest of the Shipton Abbott police team return to screens. The show’s blend of humor, drama, and clever storytelling has captured the hearts of millions of viewers, solidifying its place as a fan-favorite BBC drama.
