The second series of the BBC's Death in Paradise spin-off, Return to Paradise, concluded on Friday night with a heartbreaking departure that left fans reeling. The finale saw the beloved character Glenn, played by Tai Hara, leave Dolphin Cove after his wedding plans spectacularly collapsed.
Wedding Day Turmoil Leads to Heartbreak
The series reached its climax with the ill-fated wedding of Glenn and Daisy, portrayed by Andrea Demetriades. The ceremony was thrown into chaos by a murder, prompting Mackenzie Clarke (Anna Samson) and Colin Cartwright (Lloyd Griffith) to investigate so the couple could finally exchange vows.
However, in a poignant twist, Daisy called off the wedding. She realised that Glenn still harboured deep feelings for his ex, Mackenzie. With the nuptials cancelled, a devastated Glenn made the decision to pack his bags and leave town, telling Mack he was unsure if or when he would ever return.
An Emotional Farewell
In a raw and emotional final scene, a tearful Mackenzie apologised, blaming her own obsessive nature for potentially ruining the day. "I am so sorry," she wept. "I don't know why I am like this."
Glenn, however, refused to let her take the blame. He insisted the fault was his own, referencing two failed weddings. "I am the reason everything falls apart," he confessed, loading his truck. He concluded that he needed to leave his old life behind to figure himself out, telling Mack he would be gone for "a long while."
Fan Reaction and Future Speculation
Viewers immediately took to social media to share their theories and hopes for the future. Many are demanding a third series and speculating about a potential crossover with the parent show, Death in Paradise.
One fan suggested, "Loved it, but really the honeymoon should have gone to Saint Marie. Or is that where Glenn is going?" This has sparked rumours that Glenn could next appear on the Caribbean island of Saint Marie.
The dominant sentiment among fans, however, is a desire to see Glenn return for Mackenzie. "He has to be in series three to marry Mackenzie," one viewer insisted, a sentiment echoed by many others who are now anxiously awaiting news of the show's renewal.
The entire second series of Return to Paradise is available to stream now on BBC iPlayer.
