Death in Paradise spin-off unveils first look at female detective in major series update

dailyrecord.co.uk:

The hotly-tipped trailer for the much-awaited Death in Paradise spin-off, Return to Paradise, has just been launched, thrilling fans with a preview of the series' female detective as she tackles hard-hitting crimes.Set in the idyllic scenery of Dolphin Cove in Australia, the six-episode show welcomes viewers to meet the "golden girl" Mackenzie Clarke, played by Anna Samson.

A former detective with London's Metropolitan Police, Mackenzie is celebrated for her exceptional investigative senses and her flair for untangling mysteries.Yet, Mackenzie grapples with personal demons behind her accomplished career facade, drawn reluctantly back to the place of her birthplace she vowed to leave behind for good.

Her homecoming to Dolphin Cove awakens past frictions, as the community response is less than warm.The released trailer sees Mackenzie embroiled in the thick of it, squabbling from a taxi's rear seat: "I am a paying customer," only to receive a weary retort from the cabbie: "I can't believe you came back."Mackenzie is heard ruefully reflecting: "It has been six years and no one here still likes me," as reported by Wales Online.Dramatic tension escalates when the teaser cuts to a chilling murder scene with a body found on the sands, introducing actor Lloyd Griffith as an eminent detective set to lead the case.An officer debates whether to summon reinforcements, suggesting: "I am going to call HQ, get them to send another detective," before being swiftly overridden by Lloyd who insists: "We don't need another detective."The detective and Makenzie appear to clash when he questions her involvement, asking: "Excuse me, who are you because this is official police business?" As they investigate the case further, the new female DI