Beyond Paradise fans can watch 'gorgeous' crime drama that's 'better than Vera'
Beyond Paradise, the BBC crime drama, has come to an end after four hugely successful seasons - but fans can stream another murder mystery series for free.
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Fans of Beyond Paradise who are missing the drama can enjoy another murder mystery series for free. Viewers of the beloved BBC crime series were left devastated recently as the show concluded following a remarkably successful four seasons.
Debuting in 2023, Beyond Paradise sees Kris Marshall reprise his Death in Paradise role as DI Humphrey Goodman alongside Sally Bretton as Martha Lloyd, and the series proved an instant hit with audiences.
It comes as no surprise, therefore, that fans are eagerly anticipating news of further episodes of Beyond Paradise, but in the meantime, crime drama enthusiasts can stream the sun-drenched Murder in Provence for free.
With all three episodes now available to watch on ITVX, here's everything you need to know about Murder in Provence, including the plot and cast, according to the Mirror.
The ITV mystery drama is based on the Verlaque and Bonnet detective novels by M. L. Longworth and first aired in 2022.
It stars Roger Allam as Investigating Judge Antoine Verlaque opposite Nancy Carroll as Marine Bonnet, a criminal psychologist and Verlaque's love interest.
The story unfolds against the stunning backdrop of Aix-en-Provence in the south of France, where it was filmed on location, offering viewers the perfect opportunity to escape reality.
Each episode centres on a separate murder case, kicking off with a shocking killing at the local university. The pair frequently debates perplexing cases over dinner, with Marine drawing on her knowledge of criminal psychology to help resolve them. Despite its French backdrop, the programme is delivered entirely in English.
Episode two witnesses Marine helping Antoine reveal the truth surrounding the death of an aristocrat, while episode three charts a murder inquiry initiated after a young woman is slain.
Murder in Provence enthusiasts have expressed their opinions about the programme, with one viewer posting on IMDB: "Utterly gorgeous!"
A second commented: "Another Fun Murder Series. I love light-hearted murder series with snappy repartee dialogue and quirky characters. Vera, this is not!"
While another noted: "Roger did not disappoint as Antoine Verlaque, investing judge in Aix-en-Provence."
Allam and Carroll are also accompanied by Keala Settle as Hélène Paulik, Geff Francis as François Roussel, and Patricia Hodge as Florence Bonnet in the crime drama.
The complete cast of Murder in Provence comprises:
- Roger Allam (Les Misérables, Endeavour) as Antoine Verlaque
- Nancy Caroll (Father Brown, Agatha Raisin) as Marine Bonnet
- Patricia Hodge (Miranda, All Creatures Great and Small) as Florence Bonnet
- Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman) as Hélène Paulik
- Kirsty Bushell (Injustice) as Sylvie
- Geff Francis (Zastrozzi, A Romance, Desmond's) as François Roussel
- Christophe Tek (I Killed My Husband) as Philippe Leridon
- Samuel Barnett (Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, Penny Dreadful) as Didier Laurent
Murder in Provence is available to stream on ITVX
