Death in Paradise fans complain as popular character ‘missing’ from latest series
Death in Paradise fans complain as popular character ‘missing’ from latest series
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Popular murder mystery series has given its cast another shake-up. Fans of the hit BBC crime show Death in Paradise are concerned after noticing the apparent absence of one star for the forthcoming series. Set on the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie, Death in Paradise has aired 13 series on BBC One, with its 14th run of episodes set to start later this month.
![[Danny John Jules in ‘Death in Paradise']](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/20/09/newFile.jpg)
The series has become known for its habit of changing its lead character, with Ben Miller, Kris Marshall, Ardal O'Hanlon, and Ralf Little having previously fronted the show. In December, Don Gilet made his debut as the show’s latest lead, Detective Inspector Mervin Wilson.
The Christmas special also featured the return of Danny John Jules, who previously played the role of Dwayne Myers. However, fans spotted that Jules is not mentioned in any of the advance materials for the new series. In the Christmas special, Dwayne had announced that he was handing in his police badge, in order to spend more time with his elderly father, Nelson (Ram John Holder).
“I’m going to be handing my badge in,” the character said. “I’ve just realised there are more important things I need to be doing in my life right now.”. Dwayne appeared in the first seven seasons of Death in Paradise, later rejoining the series in the 2021 Christmas special.
