Overview: Sent to the tiny island of Saint-Marie to solve a mysterious murder, quintessentially British cop Richard Poole is a complete fish out of water. Awaiting Richard is a ramshackle station and a very different type of policing.

DVD Verdict: I love this TV show, believe me! It is in season three now in the UK and has undergone a rather drastic change, but to reveal that would be to spoil the fun of the first original season!

So, moving on and 'Death in Paradise' is very easy to watch, even if you despise the old fashioned workings of the likes of Miss Marple and Poiroit you can grow to love this murder mystery.

Set in more sunnier climbs than your usual "UK" crime drama, the quirky Caribbean police force combined with some brilliant acting from Ben Miller tackle some island murders - all whilst still feeling each other out!

Indeed, the hapless, yet genius Detective Poole ensures that his unique style of solving crimes flows brilliantly throughout. Which means it soon becomes the recipe for a fun loving watch that isn't as dark and dreary as other such shows. I mean, their idea of a car chase is when they are tracking down the evidence in their Jungle 4x4 - having just left their rather ramshackle police hut behind!

All in all 'Death in Paradise: Season One' is a brilliant series that is brimming with rich and colorful characters and story lines that captivate the imagination - as this somewhat old genre is taken to new territory. Whether you watch one episode in your spare time or you decide to immerse yourself and binge watch all 8 episodes, 'Death in Paradise' does not disappoint.

So come join us here in the Caribbean for some beautiful weather, stunning cinemascapes, exotic drinks ... and murders that will have you thinking right through to the very rounding-everyone-up-Poirot-style end! This is a Widescreen Presentation (1.78:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs.