dto the Caribbean to Cornwall the step is short, especially if it is to do it Inspector Humphrey Goodman, the protagonist of Beyond Paradise. The series, airing tonight at 9.25pm on Channel 5is the spin-off of Crimes in Paradisebroadcast on Rai 2 since 2012. In the first episodeGoodman has just left the Caribbean Sea to return with his girlfriend Martha to Europe.
Beyond Paradisethe plot of the first episode
The first two episodes of the series revolve around the new life of the inspector. Goodman (Kris Marshall) has moved to Shipton Abbott, a fictional town located in the county of Devon, Cornwall. Another life compared to the one conducted on the Caribbean island of Saint Marie, where she lived until recently.
With him is his companion Martha Lloyd (Sally Bretton), originally from the place. Together, they begin to write a new page. She pursues her dream of opening a restaurant, he rolls up his sleeves and starts working for the local police. Life at Shipton Abbott won’t be easy and their relationship will be put to the test.
From the outset, Goodman works on new cases. In particular, stumbles upon a series of mysteries. From the woman convinced she was attacked by a seventeenth-century witch who kidnaps the children of a petty thief in love, posing as a red car theft expert. Meanwhile Humphrey and Martha have been trying for a baby for some time and now the in vitro fertilization attempt has been successful. She is pregnant and they are guests at her mother’s house. However, happiness is short-lived, as their peace is soon shattered by tragedy.
The cast of “Beyond Paradise”: from left, Dylan Llewellyn, Zahra Ahmadi, Kris Marshall, Sally Bretton and Felicity Montagu. (Mediaset)
Humphrey works a new case, Martha meets her ex-boyfriend
In the second episode, Humphrey works on a new case together with Esther (Zahra Ahmadi). The Colbert family – composed by Matthew, Laura and their two children – disappears into thin air. When Goodman arrives at the house, he notes that it’s not locked and other important details.
The table is still set, just as the light and the TV are still on. Also, the car is parked in the driveway. Nothing that would suggest a voluntary removal. The search takes an unexpected turn when Officer Kelby Hartford (Dylan Llewellyn) notices a broken headlight. And begins to hunt down a hit-and-run driver.
On the personal front, Humphrey and Martha are going through a rather delicate moment. She is busy with the opening of the restaurant, but the bank does not grant her the loan application. He buys a boatnot just causing tensions within the relationship. The case of the Colbert family, however, is not yet resolved.
So Goodman returns to the house and finds the solution thanks to a cell phone and a key belonging to the hit-and-run victim. In the end, Martha gets back on track thanks to a local vineyard owner, Archie Hughes (Jamie Bamberin the cast of Lady fox). The two are linked by a longstanding relationship: they were engaged and close to the wedding. Meanwhile, Humphrey, to save the Colbert family, doesn’t show up at the opening of Martha’s club.
“Beyond Paradise”, Kris Marshall is Humphrey Goodman. (Mediaset)
Kris Marshall, from Love Actually to Crimes in Paradise
Before getting the lead role in Beyond ParadiseKris Marshall has starred in several hit movies and series. Born in 1973, he made his film debut in 1993 with Closing numbers. In 2001 it was the turn of Iris – A true lovewith Judi Dench and Kate Winslet.
In 2003 it arrives Love Actually – Love reallyin which he plays Colin Frissela delivery boy who leaves the UK to move to the US in search of love.
They follow, among others, The merchant of Venice, Meant to be – An angel by my side And Christmas with dad. At the same time he pursues a career in TV series. The first important role comes with the English sitcom My familyfollowed by Crimes in Paradise And Sanditon.
Sally Bretton is Martha Lloyd. (Mediaset)
Beyond Paradisethe filming locations
The series is set in a fictional townbut Cornwall makes its presence felt loud and clear. The main location chosen for filming is Looea small seaside village, located on the south-east coast of Cornwall, facing the English Channel.
Crimes in Paradise, however, was filmed in Guadeloupe. Also in that case, the events of the protagonists take place in an imaginary place, namely the Caribbean island of Saint Marie.
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