As a seasoned movie buff with decades of watching detective shows under my belt, I must say that the new spin-off, “Return to Paradise,” has piqued my interest. Having witnessed countless fish-out-of-water detectives in exotic locales, it’s refreshing to see a twist on the formula. The idea of a detective who is returning home after a long absence, yet still feels like an outsider, is intriguing indeed.
In contrast to Beyond Paradise, which continued the story of a cherished character from Death in Paradise following their departure from Saint Marie, the fresh spin-off titled Return to Paradise presents an entirely new ensemble of investigators, none of whom are familiar faces from the original cast, and they are based in Australia.
In my perspective, we’ve consistently strived to ensure that our adaptation didn’t merely transplant the original series into a different setting. That was a risk we were determined to sidestep, as shared by co-creator James Hall.
Ahead of the series premiere in the UK, Hall stated: “From the beginning, Red Planet Pictures and I were determined to create an Australia spin-off that wouldn’t resemble Death in Paradise. Instead of featuring another English detective out of their element working overseas, our protagonist would be distinct from the typical fish-out-of-water character.
“We immediately thought of having our detective character be an Australian native, having lived abroad for some time, and realized that this story should be titled ‘Return to Paradise.’
He went on to say: “However, it’s clear that DI Mackenzie Clarke never truly took to Dolphin Cove or felt comfortable there. This suggests that she remains an outsider, much like our detectives in Death in Paradise, despite being originally from the town.
Moreover, her past departure from Dolphin Cove has left many residents in the area with lingering resentment, so her recent return has not been met with universal joy.
Although our primary investigator is an Australian returning home, she remains similar to Richard Poole from the initial seasons of Death in Paradise, as she’s obliged to unravel mysteries in a location she longs to depart from.
In the recently released show, Anna Samson portrays Mackenzie, a role that stands out amidst a majority of Australian actors and character depictions. The exception to this is Lloyd Griffith’s character, Colin Cartwright, who is from Britain and forms part of the ensemble cast.
Previously, Samson pointed out an essential distinction between the new show and Death in Paradise. He noted that the main detective character is going back to his hometown, which sets it apart from the original series. Unlike Death in Paradise, it’s not set in the Caribbean, avoiding the cultural contrast often seen there.
She’s like a fish in familiar waters yet feeling out of sync, as if she doesn’t belong even though everyone there recognizes her. It’s a situation that feels peculiar to our series.
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2024-11-21 00:33