The BEST episodes written by James Hall

Fake or Fortune
star
7.93
281 votes

#1 - Fake or Fortune

Death in Paradise - Season 10 - Episode 6

Neville must solve a mystery from the past that unlocks the truth of who murdered the concert pianist and why. Help is at hand with the return of a former sergeant.

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Sins of the Detective (2)
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7.84
223 votes

#2 - Sins of the Detective (2)

Death in Paradise - Season 12 - Episode 7

The team must prove Neville's innocence after Professor Cartwright is murdered. DI Karen Flitcroft from the Department of Policing Standards takes over the investigation. The investigation leads Naomi and Selwyn to Justin West at the preppers commune.

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Murder Begins at Home
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7.82
368 votes

#3 - Murder Begins at Home

Death in Paradise - Season 8 - Episode 8

A horse-trekking expedition is cut short when Jack discovers the dead body of a rider in the most unexpected of places: the police station itself.

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Death of a Pawn
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7.77
250 votes

#4 - Death of a Pawn

Death in Paradise - Season 11 - Episode 8

When a prestigious chess match ends in murder, the team must work out how and why the killing was carried out. Meanwhile, the commissioner is confronted with his past by the very last person he was expecting to see.

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A Murder in the Skies
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7.74
195 votes

#5 - A Murder in the Skies

Death in Paradise - Season 13 - Episode 8

It's the team's most confounding puzzle yet when a passenger disappears from a flight to Dominica, only to be found back in Saint Marie – murdered.

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Music To My Ears
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7.73
305 votes

#6 - Music To My Ears

Death in Paradise - Season 10 - Episode 5

A celebrated concert pianist murdered one night in his studio. Catherine's friendship with the victim's family puts her in unexpected danger. The first of a two-part story.

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Undercover and Out
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7.73
254 votes

#7 - Undercover and Out

Death in Paradise - Season 11 - Episode 4

Florence's undercover role takes a dangerous turn when she finds herself in familiar surroundings, amid a murder investigation. In a race against time, can Neville solve the murder?

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A Double Bogey
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7.71
276 votes

#8 - A Double Bogey

Death in Paradise - Season 11 - Episode 2

The arrival of a long-lost brother to a family-run golf club culminates in a body on the course. But a prime suspect with an alibi leaves the team with an impenetrable conundrum.

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A Calypso Caramba
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7.66
215 votes

#9 - A Calypso Caramba

Death in Paradise - Season 12 - Episode 8

The team investigate the murder of a renowned calypso singer's husband. Meanwhile, Neville struggles with Sophie's revelations and contemplates his future in Saint Marie.

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A Tale of Two Islands
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7.66
193 votes

#10 - A Tale of Two Islands

Death in Paradise - Season 13 - Episode 7

The team find themselves split up, working between two islands as they investigate the mysterious death of a tourist.

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As the Sun Sets...
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7.63
186 votes

#11 - As the Sun Sets...

Death in Paradise - Season 13 - Episode 5

As Marlon faces a difficult decision about his future, he’s also forced to confront his past when his old boss is murdered, and the only witness is his pet parrot.

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Murder on the High Seas
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7.61
224 votes

#12 - Murder on the High Seas

Death in Paradise - Season 12 - Episode 3

The team investigate the murder of an estate agent during the private sale of a picturesque beach. Meanwhile, Marlon leads a counterfeit goods case to impress the Commissioner.

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Lucky in Love
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7.61
279 votes

#13 - Lucky in Love

Death in Paradise - Season 10 - Episode 3

Neville is left perplexed when a lottery winner is found dead but her body then disappears. JP has an unruly new officer to train whilst preparing for the birth of his twins.

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Episode 1
star
7.57
114 votes

#14 - Episode 1

Death in Paradise - Season 14 - Episode 1

The team looks forward to welcoming a new recruit into their midst, whilst Mervin can’t wait to get off the island. But before he catches his flight, Mervin becomes embroiled in the murder of a young man who’s found in a ravine. The case becomes more compelling when they find the victim has left them a mysterious message.

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The Communal Death
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7.56
227 votes

#15 - The Communal Death

Death in Paradise - Season 12 - Episode 2

The team investigate a preppers commune when one of their members is poisoned inside a locked bunker. Meanwhile, Neville has a series of adventurous dates with Sophie.

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Going Round in Circles
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7.53
192 votes

#16 - Going Round in Circles

Death in Paradise - Season 13 - Episode 1

The team is rocked when commissioner Selwyn Patterson is shot at the Yacht Club as he celebrates 50 years of police service.

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La Murder Le Diable
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7.51
341 votes

#17 - La Murder Le Diable

Death in Paradise - Season 9 - Episode 1

New Year’s Eve celebrations are cut short when a masked man stabs a woman in her own home. Jack and the team must uncover the identity of the mystery murderer before they strike again.

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Death in the Salon
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7.44
321 votes

#18 - Death in the Salon

Death in Paradise - Season 9 - Episode 7

The team is left stumped when the owner of a hair salon is killed in front of her family without anyone seeing what happened.

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Wish You Weren't Here
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7.42
358 votes

#19 - Wish You Weren't Here

Death in Paradise - Season 8 - Episode 3

Jack and the team are mystified when the TV presenter of a holiday programme is found drowned. The spotlight falls on the crew.

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Episode 6
star
7.31
78 votes

#20 - Episode 6

Death in Paradise - Season 14 - Episode 6

Mervin and the team investigate the dark side of online dating when a man is shot dead at his villa. A new colleague makes an impression for all the wrong reasons.

Episode 4
star
7.29
94 votes

#21 - Episode 4

Death in Paradise - Season 14 - Episode 4

A distillery owner is poisoned during a group tasting of his premium rum. But the case is shrouded in mystery when it’s revealed all the guests drank from the same bottle.