Death in Paradise, 100th episode, BBC One, review: it's time for Ralf Little to move on

The latest episode of Death in Paradise on BBC One is a special one because it's the 100th! To celebrate this occasion, the BBC announced that they would be reintroducing an actor who was sorely missed. Many people speculated that it could be Ben Miller or Danny John-Jules, but it turned out to be Sean Maguire! He made an appearance in the first episode back in 2011, where he played the part of a thief who was at a yacht club. In this episode, he returns in full force, this time as the manager of the yacht club.

The TV show Death in Paradise has some interesting character development. However, it's not necessary to analyze it too much. The story in this episode was quite significant as it involved a shooting incident at the yacht club. The unfortunate target was Commissioner Selwyn Patterson, who was attending a special event to celebrate his 50th year of working in the police force.

Fortunately, he made it through. Within a short period of time, a culprit was pinpointed and located. They even admitted to the crime. However, this occurred just 15 minutes before the conclusion, indicating an unexpected turn of events.

In this episode, Cathy Tyson made an appearance as a guest star who played the role of a victim of blackmail. Fans who have been with the show for a while will be happy to know that they got a chance to catch a glimpse of Camille (Sara Martins) who made a brief comeback via FaceTime while she was giving birth.

The recent episode of Death in Paradise was reminiscent of its original style: stunning tropical landscapes, humorous moments, and dreadful attempts at Caribbean dialects. The program's conflicts were so minimal that it could even serve as a calming remedy for high blood pressure. During this time, an enjoyable distraction is much appreciated, particularly when so many detective dramas are excessively dark and gruesome. Despite being on the air for a long time, the show continues to be a hit, with millions of people tuning in each week. However, should there be a change in the main lead for the program?

When Ralf Little's character, DI Neville Parker, originally appeared on screen, he had an amusing quirk - he was allergic to everything, even sand, which made his character seem out of place and caused some laughter. However, as the show progressed, his character has become incredibly dull, and Little delivers his lines in a way that lacks any nuance or depth. Previously, the actor had shone in his role as Antony in The Royle Family and had even been nominated for an Olivier Award during the early stages of his career for a play performed at the Royal Court. It's high time for him to break free from these predictable roles and rediscover his talent.