"Return to Paradise"
Following the huge success of its debut season, ABC confirmed that filming is underway on Season Two of "Return to Paradise", Australia’s original spin-off series of Red Planet Pictures’ global smash-hit murder mystery "Death in Paradise."
The intriguing and entertaining six-part whodunit series is produced by BBC Studios Productions Australia, in partnership with Red Planet Pictures for the ABC, and in association with the BBC. The Australian original spin-off from the phenomenally popular murder mystery franchise was last year’s #1 local drama on ABC.
Series two will reunite Detective Sergeant Mackenzie ‘Mack’ Clarke (Anna Samson), who’s longing to get back to the UK and the life she’s always craved. But for now she’s stuck in Dolphin Cove, dodging her ex-fiancée Glenn’s (Tai Hara) upcoming wedding after overhearing his unexpected declaration of love in the series one finale - a confession that she can’t unhear. Luckily for Mack, her compulsion to solve impossible cases serves as a great distraction, and there’s no shortage of murders to investigate.
Rachel Okine, ABC Head of Scripted, said “We are thrilled to be returning to Dolphin Cove for another season of baffling mysteries. Our passionate army of armchair sleuths are standing by to weigh up every suspect, follow every clue and try their best to beat Mack and her crime solving crew to the culprit. We can't wait to share season two with ABC audiences later in the year.”
"Return to Paradise" will air on ABC TV and ABC iview later this year and will be shown on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK. It will be distributed globally by BBC Studios.
Kylie Washington, EVP and General Manager of Global Entertainment, BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand, said: “We’re delighted that audiences have taken Mack and the rest of the 'Return to Paradise' team to their hearts. Our beautiful beach and bush have provided the perfect backdrop for intriguing, entertaining mysteries with a distinctly Australian twist that have been enjoyed by audiences in 99 countries around the world. We’re excited to get started on season two.”
Tim Key, Executive Producer, Red Planet Pictures says: “We were delighted that the world took Mack and the rest of the Australian team to their hearts and it’s a pleasure to be back on the beat with the wonderful cast and crew Down Under. We can promise another series full of ingenious murders, romantic complications and glorious Australian locations, all infused with the unique warmth and humour of the Paradise shows.”
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