'Beyond Paradise' Is Officially Renewed for Season 2 & A Festive Special

The Death In Paradise spinoff Beyond Paradise officially got the sign the BBC considers it a significant success. The series, which stars Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton reprising their DIP characters DI Humphrey Goodman and Martha Lloyd, moved the action from the Island Paradise of St. Marie to the hometown version in Devon, but audiences are still tuning in. The BBC and BritBox did day-and-date premieres on both sides of the pond, and though streaming numbers are hard to come by, the premiere did solid ratings in the U.K. The BBC has rewarded the show with a second-season renewal and a Christmas special right out of the gate.

Beyond Paradise has the benefit of Death In Paradise's slowly built popularity and rotating cast to thank for its out-of-the-box success. Though the parent series peaked in season-high ratings during Seasons 3 to 6 (the Kris Marshall years from 2014-2017), the series streaming on iPlayer and syndication in the U.S. built word of mouth. Death In Paradise was finally awarded yearly  "Festive Specials," which air on Boxing Day, December 26, since 2021, when it was renewed for an 11th season. Whether or not Beyond Paradise's "Festive Special" will also be a Boxing Day airing remains to be seen.

Beyond Paradise is a co-production between BritBox International and the BBC. However, the press release is from the BBC; American viewers can expect the Festive Special and the new season to debut at some point on BritBox. Like with the BBC, it remains to be seen when the Festive Special will arrive, but Season 2 won't be available until 2024.