It's official, Beyond Paradise is back for season 3 with stars from our favourite crime dramas, promising that "nothing is as it seems".

Ahead of the launch of the latest series, the BBC revealed images of the brand new scenes and now, it's shared a first trailer hinting at plenty of drama, including an exciting line up of guest stars. Three much-loved faces - who are no stranger to mysterious and intriguing dramas - will be joining the cast.

Excitingly, Midsommer Murders' Jason Hughes is onboard for series 2 of the show, although his exact role is yet to be revealed. Hugh Dennis (who appeared in the first series of gripping thriller The Couple Next Door) is also confirmed for the show.

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In addition, Caroline Quentin will guest star in the new series and, having been in shows including Jonathon Creek and Blue Murder, will be well versed in the world of crime drama. Whether she'll be victim, killer or somewhere in between, however, has yet to be revealed.

What will happen in Beyond Paradise series 3?

Beyond Paradise is a spin off of the ever-popular Death in Paradise and, when it launched in 2023, it was the most-watched new drama of the year.

Set in the pretty seaside town of Shipton Abbott, DI Humphrey Goodman (played by Kris Marshall), series 3 will see him investigating more puzzling crimes each episode (featuring a slew of star guests) in the picturesque English town with his reliable team.

From the new trailer, we see snippets of the upcoming plot including a coffin being lowered into a grave, two women holding trays or boxes of chocolates, Humphrey reading a note (presumably a clue) saying "life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get," and Hugh Dennis' character telling him "you're making all of this far too complicated." Intriguing!

Away from the crime scene, it also looks like Humphrey's personal life has a major new development, as he becomes a foster carer for a little girl.

Who's in the Beyond Paradise series 3 cast?

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The new series will see the force tasked with brand new mysteries each episode, aided by a stellar returning cast and exciting guest stars. The cast includes:

  • Kris Marshall (DI Humphrey Goodman)
  • Sally Bretton (Martha Lloyd)
  • Zahra Ahmadi (DS Esther Williams)
  • Dylan Llewellyn (PC Kelby Hartford)
  • Barbara Flynn (Anne Lloyd)
  • Felicity Montagu (Margo Martins)
  • Jamie Bamber (Archie Hughes)
  • Jade Harrison (CS Charlie Woods)
  • Melina Sinadinou (Zoe Williams)

Guest stars include:

  • Hugh Dennis
  • Caroline Quentin
  • Jason Hughes

Where can I watch Beyond Paradise?

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You can catch up on the first two series of Beyond Paradise on BBC iPlayer. The third series will air on BBC One as well as stream on BBC iPlayer.

What is the Beyond Paradise series 3 release date?

The BBC has now confirmed that the latest series of Beyond Paradise will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from Friday 28 March 2025.