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Death in Paradise Season 14 Concludes with Highly Anticipated Finale
The sun-drenched crime drama Death in Paradise is set to wrap up its fourteenth season with a thrilling finale episode, scheduled to broadcast on Friday, March 28th. This season has seen the introduction of DI Mervin Wilson, portrayed by Don Gilet, who stepped into the lead detective role following the departure of DI Neville Parker, played by Ralf Little. Season 14 has been packed with dramatic storylines, including DI Wilson’s discoveries regarding his mother’s death and adoption.
Selwyn Patterson’s Career Uncertainty
A significant plotline this season has revolved around Police Commissioner Selwyn Patterson, played by Don Warrington. In a surprising turn of events, Selwyn was informed of his dismissal from the Saint Marie police force, the Honoré Police Department, after an impressive 50 years of dedicated service.
Catherine Bordey, portrayed by Élizabeth Bourgine, voiced immediate disbelief upon hearing the news. “But they can’t do this?” she exclaimed, reflecting the shock of many. Selwyn confirmed the decision with regret, explaining the rationale was based on budgetary constraints: “It seems they can and they have. It appears to come down to one thing: cost-cutting.”
Community Support and Setback
In response to this decision, Catherine and Selwyn initiated an online petition to reinstate his position. Despite garnering considerable public backing and accumulating thousands of signatures, their campaign unfortunately failed to persuade the chief commissioner to reverse the decision.
Adding to Selwyn’s predicament, his intended replacement, Sterling Fox, played by Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge, arrived on the island, seemingly solidifying the department’s intentions.
Selwyn’s Value Demonstrated
However, events took a positive turn when Selwyn’s ongoing work on DI Wilson’s mother’s historical murder case proved crucial. His diligent efforts in uncovering the truth and aiding in bringing the perpetrators to justice effectively highlighted his indispensable skills and experience within the police department.
A preview of the season finale suggests a potential reprieve for Selwyn. He is offered his job back, creating suspense as to whether he will accept the reinstatement or decline the offer.
Finale First Look: Will Selwyn Return?
Exclusive first-look images from the Death in Paradise season finale indicate a moment of celebration. Catherine is pictured appearing to congratulate Selwyn, with another image showing the pair in a seemingly warm embrace as DI Mervin Wilson observes.
Viewers are eagerly awaiting the finale to discover Selwyn’s final decision. The episode’s broadcast was subject to a slight delay, having been postponed from its originally intended air date due to the BBC’s Comic Relief program airing on Friday, March 21st on BBC One.
Don’t Miss The Finale
The Death in Paradise finale will now air on Friday, March 28th at 9pm on BBC One.