“Beyond Paradise” returns to BBC One this Friday, bringing back the quirky charm of DI Humphrey Goodman and the picturesque, if slightly crime-ridden, landscape of Shipton Abbott. The Season 3 premiere throws a jurisdictional curveball into the mix as Humphrey and Esther investigate a body found right on the border between Devon and Cornwall. This means working alongside the Cornish police, a team with a decidedly different approach to crime-solving.
When Humphrey suspects foul play in what the Cornish officers dismiss as a tragic accident, the tension between the two forces ratchets up. Meanwhile, back in Shipton Abbott, Martha’s career takes a leap forward as she expands her Ten Mile Kitchen to a bigger location. This adds to the already considerable pressures on her and Humphrey, leading them to contemplate some big decisions about their future.
The episode sets up a season that looks to balance intricate murder mysteries with the ongoing personal journeys of its lead characters. How will Humphrey and Esther work through their clashing investigative styles with the Cornish police? And will Martha and Humphrey’s relationship weather the storm of their growing responsibilities? Find out on BBC One, Friday, March 28th at 8:00 PM.
