Kris Marshall is back as DI Humphrey Goodman for six new episodes of the comedy crime drama
“Beyond Paradise” is back for season 4 this week, returning viewers to the fiction Devon town of Shipton Abbott for another run of gently offbeat murder mysteries, small-town politics and personal drama. At the center of it all is Kris Marshall’s reliably awkward, quietly brilliant DI Humphrey Goodman, a case-cracking machine.
The “Death in Paradise” spin-off has carved out its own identity since launching in 2023, but the appeal is still much the same thanks to Marshall’s charm and warm persona.
This new season picks up after the 2025 Christmas Special, with Humphrey and Martha (Sally Bretton, “Not Going Out”) adjusting to married life while still trying to find a permanent home after their houseboat troubles. Professionally, things are far less settled.
Alongside a fresh batch of cases, season 4 brings an ongoing threat to the future of the Shipton Abbott police team, with Humphrey reportedly facing a major decision that could affect Esther (Zahra Ahmadi, “Eastenders”), Kelby (Dylan Llewellyn, “Derry Girls”) and Margo (Felicity Montagu, “Alan Partridge”).
If you want to catch the BBC premiere live or keep up while traveling, here’s how to watch “Beyond Paradise” season 4 online from anywhere.
How to watch ‘Beyond Paradise’ season 4 – is it streaming?
Yes, ‘Beyond Paradise’ season 4 is available for streaming at home via BBC iPlayer. Right now, it’s exclusive to BBC iPlayer, meaning it isn’t officially available on other platforms outside the UK.
If you’re watching from outside the UK, you may need a VPN to access BBC iPlayer, as the service is region-locked. With a reliable VPN, you can connect to a UK server and stream the show as if you were there, just make sure you’re following the platform’s terms of use.
One important note: not all VPNs work smoothly with BBC iPlayer, so a strong, well-tested service is usually required for consistent access.
‘Beyond Paradise’ season 4 trailer
‘Beyond Paradise’ season 4 cast
- Kris Marshall as DI Humphrey Goodman
- Sally Bretton as Martha Lloyd
- Zahra Ahmadi as DS Esther Williams
- Dylan Llewellyn as PC Kelby Hartford
- Felicity Montagu as Margo Martins
- Barbara Flynn as Anne Lloyd
- Melina Sinadinou as Zoe Williams
- Jamie Bamber as Archie Hughes
- Vincent Franklin as James Smith
‘Beyond Paradise’ season 4 episode guide
“Beyond Paradise” season 4 will run for six episodes in total. Each is expected to air at 8 p.m. in the U.K..
Episode 1: “Lost at Sea” Premieres Friday, March 27, on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Humphrey attends a book signing for crime novelist Kenneth Linder, only for the author to turn up dead in circumstances that closely match the plot of their final novel.
Episodes 2 to 6. The BBC has teased a season in which fact and folklore begin to blur, with mysteries involving a Dark Morris dance, a stolen treasure map, and reports of a vengeful mermaid. An ongoing storyline about possible cuts to the Shipton Abbott police team will also run across the season.
What is “Beyond Paradise” season 4 about?
Season 4 follows Humphrey and Martha as they settle into married life, while the Shipton Abbott team tackles a new set of eccentric cases. The season also introduces a larger threat to the future of the local police station.
Do I need to watch “Death in Paradise” first?
Not necessarily. “Beyond Paradise” works on its own, but Humphrey originally came from “Death in Paradise,” and the shared franchise context does add a little extra background. If you’ve followed the wider series, you’ll pick up more of the character history.
