Fans shared their longing online, with comments like "I would love to see JP back; I miss Dwayne and Marlon," and others missing characters such as Camille and Florence, with heartfelt pleas like "Bring back Marlon, please.".
Friday night's Death in Paradise saw the arrival of new cop Sebastian Rose (played by Shaquille Ali-Yebuah) to Saint Marie, sparking a divide among fans who took to social media to voice their opinions.
Fans didn't hold back on a Facebook fan page, with one commenting: "It is so good to see another talented actor with a beautiful Caribbean accent.".
Yet, there's a sense of nostalgia for past characters like Marlon, Fidel, and JP Hooper (Tobi Bakare), who made a surprise return in the first episode.
The Saint Marie police force has also welcomed a new lead detective, Mervin Wilson (played by Don Gilet), who revealed he'd be reprising his role during an interview on ITV's Lorraine.
