Death in Paradise fans can get their fix from a 'wonderful' BBC documentary series that has just returned for another season. While the beloved crime drama takes its customary break from BBC One, viewers can turn to the reality counterpart, Policing Paradise, which started its second series on Monday, 8 June.
What Is Policing Paradise?
The programme chronicles the daily work of the Bermuda Police Service, featuring both local and British constables as they patrol the tropical archipelago. Officers juggle law enforcement responsibilities with safeguarding thousands of holidaymakers, offering a unique glimpse into policing in paradise.
Death in Paradise Connections
What adds extra appeal for Death in Paradise enthusiasts is the involvement of two beloved actors from the island drama. The first series, released in March 2025, featured Officer Ruby Patterson actress Shyko Amos providing the voiceover. However, the fresh second series sees Commissioner Selwyn Patterson himself, actor Don Warrington, assuming the narration role.
Policing Paradise series two broadcasts Monday through Thursday at 2pm on BBC One, with the opening quartet of episodes already available on BBC iPlayer. The documentary's first series can also be streamed, with the remainder of the second series anticipated to become available subsequently.
Content and Reception
Beyond routine tasks of tackling minor offences and managing summer festivals, Policing Paradise showcases various specialist divisions, including marine patrols, dog handlers, and drug-enforcement officers. One viewer commented on IMDb: 'This show has it all; insightful access to the full range of Bermuda police duties from dog handling to diving, beautifully photographed with great skill, and narrated with tact, wit and affection.'
Another viewer agreed: 'Great to see all the places we love and very interesting to see how Bermuda is policed. Hoping there will be another series to get to know a bit more about it and see more on wonderful Bermuda. Island paradise in the Atlantic.'
Policing Paradise is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
