Stab in the Dark

Episode aired Jan 8, 2015
TV-PG
1h

IMDb RATING

7.6/10

694

YOUR RATING

Kris Marshall and Sara Martins in Death in Paradise (2011)

Comedy Crime Drama Mystery Thriller

The owner of a rum distillery is murdered during a seance and the clues point to a ghost.The owner of a rum distillery is murdered during a seance and the clues point to a ghost.The owner of a rum distillery is murdered during a seance and the clues point to a ghost.

Director
- Richard Signy
Writers
- Robert Thorogood
- Simon Winstone
Stars

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IMDb RATING

7.6/10

694

YOUR RATING

Director
- Richard Signy
Writers
- Robert Thorogood
- Simon Winstone
Stars

7User reviews

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User reviews7

Featured review

6/10

A pretty average series opener.

It's the festival of Fete Mouri, and also a good time for a Seance, a ghostly figure has appeared, and people want answers, a new question though, who did the stab in the dark?

I can see that others enjoyed this series opener a bit more than I did, I think it was ok, I wasn't blown away by it, it has plus points, but there are a few negatives here too, I felt like this was the turning point, this was where some of the silliness came I go the show, we had more silly walks, more daft gags, it changed.

The basic story is pretty good, some of the acting is a little questionable at times, but overall it's a pleasing watch.

I liked the involvement of Selwyn, it was nice to see him have a meaty part, he wasn't just in it for the odd moment, he was a big part of this episode, it was also great to see the arrival of the wonderful Florence.

Watchable, 6/10.

Trivia
The horror movie that DI Goodman shows to DS Bordey is The Ghoul (1933).

Goofs
When Camille picks up Humphrey in the morning, he has a glob of jam stuck to his coal lapel. He tries to wipe it off, but just smears it into a red stain. When they get to the station, the stain is gone.

Quotes
Catherine Bordey: Here we are! For you, Camille. And for you, Humphrey.
[Hands Camille a beer and Humphrey a large drink festooned with many swizzle sticks and colorful decorations]
DI Humphrey Goodman: Wow! Now that is brilliant. Um. What is it?
DS Camille Bordey: Yes, Maman, what is it?
Catherine Bordey: I've called it "The Humphrey."
DI Humphrey Goodman: Really? You named it after me? Wha-What's in it?
Catherine Bordey: Everything. In no particular order.
DI Humphrey Goodman: Right, well... now that's my kind of drink. Uh, thank you, Catherine! Er, bottoms up!
[Struggles to drink around all the decorations]