Death in Paradise fans react as female detective shares major series announcement

Anna Samson, actress in the Death in Paradise spin-off, has given fans an exciting update on the series' spin-off, Return to Paradise. The Australian version of the show, which debuted last year, is set to return for a second series.

Anna, who portrays the show's first female lead, Mackenzie Clarke, took to to announce the premiere of the show. In the photo, Anna stands next to her co-star Tai Hara, dressed in the detective costume and holding a clapperboard.

She captioned the post: "We're back. Return to Paradise Season 2."

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This announcement sent fans into a flurry of excitement, with many expressing their joy in the comments section.

One fan commented: "Great news. How long will season 2 be filming for?" Another exclaimed: "AHHHH! ! ! ! I'm so excited for this! ! I LOOOOVE this show with my entire heart," reports .

"Really enjoyed the first season. So glad it's returning. You are an awesome actress. Have a great day," added a third.

Another follower chimed in with: "YES! Had to happen. Congrats!"

The premiere date for Return to Paradise remains unknown, but fans are hopeful that former detective Jack Mooney (played by Ardal O'Hanlon) will return to his role as Mackenzie's boss.

Discussing the Australian spin-off last year and its relation to Death in Paradise, Anna remarked: "So the show, without being a carbon copy of the original, has lots of tips of the hat to the original, not just with the characters but even certain shots are paying homage to the original, like on the beach with the suitcase and not [wearing] an appropriate outfit for the weather. That is certainly a wink and a nod to the original.

"I didn't get to meet Ardal because he shot his stuff in London and my stuff in . I want to meet all of [the Death in Paradise cast]. I think it is something about playing the lead detective in a Paradise show, so I want to talk to them; I would love to meet them all."

ABC's synopsis for the second series hints: "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 unheard.

"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 to state-of-the-art shark labs, dating 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."

Tim Key, Executive Producer at Red Planet Pictures, couldn't hide his excitement about the new series: "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."

Return to Paradise is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.