The BBC has confirmed the future of Death In Paradise’s spin-off series after its cliffhanger ending left fans demanding answers.

Return to Paradise, which is created by James Hall, Peter Mattessi and Robert Thorogood, hit our screens in November 2024.

The programme follows the life of Detective Sergeant Mackenzie Clarke (Anna Samson) who returns to Australia after a break-up.

Shortly after the first season wrapped up, it was announced a second was in development, and now the Beeb has been confirmed that it is in production. 

Filming for the second series is currently underway Down Under and will hopefully answer some questions about Mackenzie’s (Anna Samson) relationship with ex-fiancé Glenn Strong (Tai Hara).

The new series will have six episodes and will be filmed in and around Sydney.

The BBC has confirmed the future of Death In Paradise’s spin-off series after the cliffhanger ending left fans demanding answers

Return to Paradise, which is created by James Hall, Peter Mattessi and Robert Thorogood, hit our screens in September 2024 

It is a spin-off of Death in Paradise which first hit our screens in 2011 and has 14 series

Actress Anna Samson will reprise her role as the protagonist and she will be joined by Ted Lᴀsso’s Lloyd Griffith, Home & Away’s Tai Hara, Total Control’s Cather McClements and Wentworth’s Celia Ireland. 

They will also be joined by The Artful Dodger’s Andrea Demetriades and Gold Diggers’ Aaron McGrath.   

Tim Key, who is Executive Producer of Red Planet Pictures has said: ‘We were delighted that the world took Mack and the rest of the Australian team to their hearts and it’s a pleasure to be back on the beat with the wonderful cast and crew Down Under. 

‘We can promise another series full of ingenious murders, romantic complications and glorious Australian locations, all infused with the unique warmth and humour of the Paradise shows.’

Head of BBC Programme Acquisitions Sue Deeks added: ‘More than five million UK viewers took the trip to Dolphin Cove last year, and I’m so pleased that we will soon be heading back Down Under to join Mack and the team for six fiendishly clever and wonderfully entertaining new cases.’

And Kylie Washington, EVP and General Manager of Global Entertainment, BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand, said: ‘We’re delighted that audiences have taken Mack and the rest of the Return to Paradise team to their hearts. 

‘Our beautiful beach and bush have provided the perfect backdrop for intriguing, entertaining mysteries with a distinctly Australian twist that have been enjoyed by audiences in 99 countries around the world. 

‘We’re excited to get started on season two.’

The programme follows the life of Detective Sergeant Mackenzie Clarke (Anna Samson) who returns to Australia after a break-up

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The BBC have said of the second season: ‘Series two will reunite us with Detective Sergeant Mackenzie ‘Mack’ Clarke (Anna Samson), who’s longing to get back to the UK and the life she’s always craved. 

‘But for now she’s stuck in Dolphin Cove, dodging her ex-fiancée Glenn’s (Tai Hara) upcoming wedding after overhearing his unexpected declaration of love in the series one finale – a confession that she can’t unhear.

‘Luckily for Mack, her compulsion to solve impossible cases serves as a great distraction, and there’s no shortage of murders to investigate.

‘From the literary world to state-of-the-art shark labs, dating apps and rock concerts, Mack and her team face challenging mysteries with their unique blend of humour and tenacity. 

‘But Mack’s biggest challenge of all? Finding a way to exist in Dolphin Cove as the ultimate outsider.’

Anna recently took to Instagram to share the exciting news. 

Posting a snap with co-stars Lloyd Griffith and Tai Hara, she wrote: ‘The gang is back together. Season 2.’

And fans rushed to the comments section to share their excitement.  

One said: ‘I’m so excited!! The best gang!’ 

‘Yes! I’m so glad! Best new thing on telly in ages.’

‘Cannot wait to see the 2nd series.’

‘Have a wonderful time filming.’

‘Yay! So happy it’s back.’ 

Death in Paradise, which is created by Robert Thorogood, hit our screens in 2011. 

There has been 116 episodes across 14 series.

It stars the likes of Don Gilet, Elizabeth Bourgine, Shantol Jackson, Ginny Holder and Shaquille Ali-Yebuah. 

Stream Return To Paradise on BBC iPlayer now.