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I know we all love the original in Death in Paradise and all had thoughts that "oh god this is going to be bad.." "oh its set in Australia.. at the beach because of course."

BUT.. I did read a few internet reviews who didn't recommend watching this, in fact do the opposite.

It may not be England, or the original series but the spin off is worth a watch. Anna Samson is amazing in the role of DI Mackenzie Clarke. Great to see her back on TV after leaving Home and Away.

Also great to see on screen again is Celia Ireland as "Reggie Rocco" who is hilarious in the scenes she is in.

Recommend watching this as I caught it very early on the ABC Iview ap, a great first episode, will watch to see what happens next.

I mean though, if you don't like it, maybe watch something else?

Used a VPN to watch and it exceeded my expectations. I thought it would be a fun watch but not live up to the main show and Beyond Paradise. But I would have to say that I'm impressed by EP 1. Mackenzie is very strong as a lead character and I'm really liking the dynamics, especially between her and Philomena. I really like the nods and ties to Death in Paradise.

I'm really excited to see more and for it to eventually be aired on BBC One so more people will see it. Very strong spin off and I'm glad it's a part of the paraverse, I've seen that it had a strong debut in Australian which gives me hope they'll want to produce more in the future (if the rest go well as well of course).

I saw some people say Mackenzie is female Richard, I would have to disagree, but that's just me.

With the first series of 'Return To Paradise' just finished on the ABC, the question most viewers will be asking is "When will series 2 arrive?".

As amiable and entertaining as the British 'Death in Paradise' from which it sprouted, this six part series has been a delight. The setting of Dolphin Cove (cousin of Porpoise Spit?) is quintessential Aussie coastline, with a perfect surf break and touches of Byron Bay.

The Police team have a few sit com quirks -- slightly stilted dialogue on occasions, regular moments when all they have to do is stand around listening to the main characters talk -- yet they became endearing, especially Lloyd Griffith as Det SC Colin Cartwright.

Anna Samson's DI Mackenzie Clarke did what some might consider impossible: create a new detective who has her own voice and unique character. She is the backbone of the series and eminently watchable throughout.

Plots were solid and well constructed, especially the final episode which cleverly tied the police procedural to the simmering connection still charging the atmosphere between Mackenzie and her ex.

There were few surprises across the half dozen eps, but the writing was certainly good enough to keep fans of the genre guessing (and happy!).

We approached this series with a little trepidation. Would it be simply a half-hearted re-hash of the original? But it was much more than that. Fresh as an ocean breeze and entertaining throughout. We really hope to see DI Mackenzie Clarke back in Dolphin Cover soon.

The main attraction of the main series and its spin-offs is always nature. As an Australia and nature fan, you will of course get your money's worth. The plots have not been reinvented. It's the old "Death in Paradise" concept with a little "Beyond Paradise" sprinkled in. For me personally, it was nice entertainment to watch the team getting together and solving cases. What I personally could have done without is the love triangle. This concept is outdated and boring for me. I was annoyed that it was used again for the series. It would have worked well without it. The stylistic device "will they or won't they" rather annoyed me. I don't think it's still appropriate for people of that age, who have learned to communicate better and are better able to self-assess their actions than previous generations.

I did look forward to this series and loving the scenery of the South Coast of NSW. One of my favourite holiday destinations. Going into the story I was struck that it had the familiar elements of "Sea Change", the lead even looked like Sigrid Thornton, but the vet was no Diver Dan. They maybe over doing the "quirky", however, I'm willing to keep going, if only for the scenery. The other characters are what you might expect from the original series, the gruff but likeable commander, a ditzy pc. Somehow, this might have more of a personal story attached other than catching the crook. Australians are good at detective drama/comedy so let's hope this turns into a gem.

Beautiful scenery backdrops a murder mystery show led by a quirky detective with a shady past. The humor is light although the first episode didn't have the intriguing plot that the French/British series it's based on has. It's passable, but the lead actress doesn't seem' comfortable in her role as a weird police officer with commitment issues and an emotional retinue understaffed. Her facial expressions tend towards pantomime. She over does the confusion of other's responses to her which seems unlikely given it's a personality trait. The second episode was better and the lead seemed more convincing in her role as a sociopath. This is an ok show but lacks the Caribbean vibe of the original. Recommended to soft mystery fans.

I love the combination of a Sea Change setting, music and Aussie & Brit characters, with the Death In Paradise style. The theme song is just like the Sea Change theme - and I'm waiting for SeaChange's Magistrate Laura Gibson (Sigrid Thornton) to turn up. Nice when DI Mackenzie called DI Jack Mooney (Ardal O'Hanlon) at. New Scotland Yard in London. Retired teacher and police volunteer Reggie Rocco (Cecilia Ireland) gives the show that dinkum Aussie character - "we're as good as any toffs - everyone's equal in Australia" - which makes the show different to the somewhat colonial Death In Paradise. Also good to see an indigenous (Aboriginal) Aussie - Aaron McGrath, as Constable Felix Wilkinson. The UK audience will like Detective Senior Constable Colin Cartwright (Lloyd Griffiths), who liked Dolphin Cove and has moved from the UK. Perhaps in future episodes, we'll also see retired Detective Sergeant Jack Darby (Bryan Browne) and retired British clinical nurse Joan Kirkhope (Greta Scacchi) from Darby and Joan.

I will check out the next episode, not least because I tend to like seeing things shot in Australia.

But I have to wonder why some creators seem to feel the need for "weird" in every series. The lead character, Mack, has a nasty back story and a problematic current situation, an absent mother -- whom I fear will not be absent long, and who will add to the "weird" already contributed by the "volunteer police person."

The single best thing about this for me was the reference to Inspector Mooney, to whom Mack referred as "Jack." That's OUR Inspector Mooney, from the original Death in Paradise, and it holds out a little hope that Ardal O'Hanlon may make a cameo or even guest appearance at some point. The postcard on his desk that said "Visit Saint Marie" was another nice touch.

But this was a rather clunky debut, with too much time spent on telling us Mackenzie Clark, including that she is "brilliant." As a result the other cop regulars-to-be got very short shrift, especially Catherine McClements, whom I suspect is going to be criminally underused.

Let's hope it sharpens up -- a cop show in Australia always has potential, as does a Thorogood spin-off, but there have been too many first-rate Australian cop shows for one to coast on his reputation. This one will have to raise its game.

The formula is the same as Death in Paradise (which I have enjoyed over the years). The first episode was a little slow but after just watching the second episode I think the show is starting to come into its own and it too is enjoyable. The characters are starting to be fleshed out and their individuality and quirkiness is nice to see. I do think Anna Samson is probably the weak link in the cast however I've only seen a couple of episodes and she may soon shine. The rest of the cast seems great. The scenery is also great and typical of NSW. I'm looking forward to future episodes. I recommend watching!

If you like Death in Paradise, Monk, or any TV who dunnit, this one fits right in. The stories are good, the setting is gorgeous, but I have a problem with the lead. I cannot decide whether she is a bad actress or just utterly unlikable. She is wooden and has a weird eye widening thing that is jarring. I understand that her character is supposed to be awkward and unpleasant, but other actors have pulled off the quirky anti-social thing better than she. I watch it when there is nothing else to watch, if the lead actress were different , I would have given it a higher rating. I really do want to like this series.

Both Return to Paradise and Beyond Paradise lack the verve, spark and colour of the original, Beyond Paradise. I agree with another poster that the main character, Mackenzie Clarke, is hard to like. I assume the producers will realise this and her character could easily be tweaked for the next season (should there be one - the door was, not surprisingly, left open for a second run and ratings for the first season were solid). The other characters are eclectic and likeable, the murders confounding, the "love triangle" is somewhat unsatisfactory, and the scenery is great, so there is plenty to work with and improve. Return to Paradise has potential....

I quite like the rather corny Death in Paradise, so was ready for this version, but it lacks something the original has which I can't quite put my finger on. Perhaps its the acting, which overall isn't great. I think the lead actor was miscast. I understand she is supposed to be on the autism spectrum and lack empathy, but she just looks expressionless and her character isn't likeable. I have no idea why she is always dressed in the same clothes, this is distracting. I realise its supposed to be corny but this show isn't convincing or quirky. It seems like it's made for a UK audience and they may like the beach scenes.

The characterisation and script writing exceed the recently lifeless productions of Death in Paradise, which has over the past two series lost its way after its great initial success. Set in Stanwell Park ("Dolphin Cove"), Coledale, Austinmer, Scarborough ("Dead Bowl") and Bigola Beach Sydney the scenery is at least a match for Guadaloupe. The plots are more believable than the desperately twisted ones of Death in Paradise. The cast has clearly been chosen for their talents over mere looks, and are in general excellent. The injection of local humour and slang, although amusing for Australians, may not travel well. Also the underlying love story between Mackenzie and Glen is tedious. They seem so poorly matched that it is hard to believe they were ever engaged. Overall though this is a fine production and the next episodes will be warmly anticipated by its growing audience.

On the basis of this first series, I'd have to say that it was more fun than Death in Paradise. Anna Samson as DI Mackenzie Clarke is most impressive as the tenacious detective on loan from the British police, while the other quirky characters stay within the bounds of credibility.

The unrequited love interest is included, this time by Tai Hara as Glenn Strong, a forensic pathologist, who is tall, dark, and handsome. Unfortunately for Mackenzie, he has a girlfriend in Andrea Demetriades as Daisy. All these main characters are well known to Australian audiences.

All in all, a good start to what will hopefully become a continuing series.

Three television detective series with one, incredibly tenuous link.

The first one is Death in Paradise, set in the French Caribbean and linked to England. Via a Detective Inspector sent out, to take charge of the island's police force.

One of them is an Irish D. I. Jack Mooney, after his stint on Saint Marie. He returned back home to his old job, being replaced by another D. I.

Now we have the third show Return to Paradise, this time set in Australia with a returning D. I. Mackenzie Clarke.

In the very first episode of the first series, we see her apparently exiled back to Oz. Under some form of cloud of suspicion, with none other than D. I. Jack Mooney.

Who was there apparently providing moral support, in their cryptic telephone conversation.

D. I. Clarke finds herself apparently stranded, in a remote place named Dolphin Cove, which just so happens, to be her old stamping ground. This is the only place in the whole country, where it's acceptable for her to be stationed.

And she's seemingly if not exactly a pariah, there is some mysterious cloud hanging over her.

Now in the sixth episode we have, the return of D. I. Mooney, to inform D. I. Clarke that she has been cleared, and can return home.

I have seen absolutely no indication of, why any of this actually occurred. It simply stands to me as an, incredibly tenuous plot device. To link two different shows and, effectively serve to justify this last show.

How does Return to Paradise actually stand up, as a television detective show in its own right?

It shares some of the same basic, ingredients as the other two shows.

With the central character at odds, with their surroundings, including those people who have to work with them.

They also seem to be at odds, with the particular case in hand, until they seem to have, an effective epiphany. Of mind and manage, to solve the case, to the amazement, of their fellow co workers.

A number of reviewers have made unkind comparisons between this Oz-based spin-off and the original. Usually I'd agree - one needs to look no further than NCIS. But in this case the Australian producers have hit the bullseye. Obviously the Dolphin Cove scenery is stunning, although one needs a leap of faith to cope with the premise anyone would prefer cold, rainy London. The jackpot was in the creation of Detective Inspector Mackenzie Clarke. She's prickly, to quote the Actress who plays her. Despite being a brilliant detective, her social skills are non-existent. But genius and madness often go hand-in-hand, and similarly the way of the world. It also provides a regular running gag. She's hardly a snappy dresser, with her trademark waistcoat and long shirt tails hanging over slacks. (OK, this may be some sort of 21st century fashion statement of which I know nothing). The love interest is the reason why she's there at all, and full marks for casting him as resident pathologist. So he has a brain, in addition to being a hunk. Other supporting characters too are excellently well-drawn. I discovered the series by accident when 10 minutes in to episode 1, and was hooked within seconds. I've since seen it on iplayer, but alas it was only there for 30 days, not one of the BBC's 12 month postings. Hopefully it will be screened again? I'm looking forward avidly to a second series. Well done, everyone.

DI Mackenzie Clarke reluctantly agrees to take up a job back home in Australia, after she's accused of tampering with evidence at The Met. Mackenzie isn't exactly welcomed with open arms, as it turns out she jilted her future husband at the alter. Mackenzie's new boss, Sergeant Strong would have been her mother in law.

This has Robert Thorogood all over it, and that's a good thing in my book, we have the quirky central character, The Detective, the cosy murder mystery vibe and the close to the sea location.

It's a very light, easy to watch series, perfect Sunday teatime viewing. Don't expect anything heavy or gritty, it's more light and airy, but it's definitely entertaining.

The characters take a bit of time to warm up, and it takes a bit longer to warm to them, Mackenzie in particular, but they did win me over.

One gripe, why on Earth do we have to have another Detective with quirks, we've had Richard, we've had Humphrey, we've had Neville, enough now.

I'm glad we're getting a second series, glad there's more stories to be told.

7/10.

I enjoyed this bit of escapism - great for binge watching as winter approaches. The writing is good, the characters quirky (of course), the murders are not gory and the people who get done in are not very nice either. The lead has just enough mannerisms to ensure she is cast in the same mould as those in Saint Marie, but not enough for her to become irritating. Guest appearances from Jack Mooney are always welcome too. It is a fun series which I am glad to have found, and so pleased there is to be another season.

However, spoiler alert, just to let people not living in Australia know, we don't all live in beach houses, or even within a few metres of the surf. But you can get a reasonable feed at your local bowlo.

The biggest contrast when comparing the Aussie show to the two English versions is that in the English versions all the main characters are likeable and fun. The characterisation of the Aust show was horrid.

Anna Sampson came across as wooden and stilted, but that could have just been the script writing. There was no joy in any interaction with the lead. There was no humour at all. The reason people keep watching Death in Paradise is not just because the murder mysteries are intriguing, it's because of the human joy shared by the characters - all the characters. I was so disappointed by this production. The Aussie team could have done so much better.

Return to Paradise, like Death in Paradise, is an enjoyably droll, easy-to-watch blend of mystery and humor. For lovers of impossible crimes--locked room crime scenes, suspects with perfect alibis, etc.-- it's a real treat. Death in Paradise et. Seq are generally well-liked, but I don't think they are praised enough for their intriguing mysteries.

The "Return" also features Death in Paradise's trademark quirkiness. DI Mackenzie Clarke (Anna Samson) is the most entertainingly ornery, curmudgeonly detective in the franchise since DI Richard Poole in the first two seasons of the original. She's excellent, probably better than all the other "Death in Paradise" actors who played the fish-oout-of water DI, except Ben Miller.

Australia itself enhances the show--the colorful language, the local customs and sporting events, and the history. It's a more interesting place than a resort in the Caribbean.

Quibbles: There are no impressive male characters--all the key players are female (including one played by a similarly feminist show, Ms. Fisher's Modern Mysteries) and the men are either amusing dunces or just part of the background. There are also a few minor, annoying nods to current, sensitive political issues. Still, it's more apolitical than most recent TV shows, which is a good thing.

I really hope there is a season 2, as there are few other shows that offer intelligently constructed mysteries combined with droll, offbeat yet still human characters.

I neeeeeeeeeeeeed more!

I loved Death in Paradise, and Beyond Paradise, and Aussies make some excellent programs, so i thought I'd enjoy this. So I accidentally binge watched the whole series in one evening, and now I'm sad.

(And just to mock my pain, someone has added NCIS series 2 to the episode guide, for a series that starts next year!)

Anyway, this series is so good! They've kept the fish out of water-ness of the original series, but with a character who's actually going home. And I love how they made the link between this series and the original.

It's a quite brilliant take on a series that (let's be honest) had a franky ridiculous premise. And it works really well, Mac's a local who isn't one of the locals anymore, so she understands the culture but doesn't quite fit in; and a few of the locals may hold a grudge. And she misses the lovely grey British weather, just like the Brits did when they lived in the Caribbean.

I can't help but compare Mac to Richard, with their brilliant minds, and total lack of any kind of social awareness. She's very much like he was in the second series, after he'd started loosening up (in an uptight awkward way), she even has an unending supply of completely inappropriate for the climate waistcoats, like Richard had his suits.

They've even given us familiar characters. There's the gruff, but secretly good hearted boss. The hard working second in command, who's teaching the DI how to human. The smart, young, diligent officer. And the older, slightly dodgy member of the team, who has a very laid back attitude and interesting interpretation of the word "legal".