BBC Death In Paradise viewers 'rumble' huge plot twist for fan-favourite character
BBC Death In Paradise viewers 'rumble' huge plot twist for fan-favourite character
Death in Paradise fans are convinced they have worked out a huge Mervin Wilson plot twist ahead of the series 15 premiere.
With the tantalising cliffhanger conclusion of Death in Paradise, BBC devotees are keenly awaiting the show's comeback and the implications for DI Mervin Wilson's (portrayed by Don Gilet) storyline.
Predictions concerning the upcoming 15th series abound among fans who deduced a potential crossover could be in store after uncovering clues in the finale.
Beyond just the existing Beyond Paradise, set in Shipton Abbott, a new spin-off titled Return to Paradise has emerged from the much-loved, tropically-set detective series.
Premiering in November 2024 in Australia, the series wrapped its initial six episodes and commenced production in April with plans to return to screens later in the year.
Death in Paradise's DI Mervin stayed after discovering he had a half brother
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Eagle-eyed viewers have drawn connections between characters, fuelling speculation of an on-screen meet-up.
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One fan speculated on Reddit: "Some time after Mervin Wilson is born, Dorna Bray gets together with Mr Clarke, and they have a child called Solomon."
The same viewer continued: "The relationship doesn't work out, Mr Clarke then moves to Australia, gets together with a new partner, and they have a daughter called Mackenzie!"
They suggested: "I'm just suggesting that maybe Solomon Clarke is half-brother to Mervin and on the other side half-brother to Mackenzie, Death in Paradise/Return to Paradise crossover!!"
Return to Paradise' Mackenzie's relation to Mervin could spark a crossover
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Concurring enthusiastically with the theory, another enthusiast remarked: "That would be cool ... That would be nice for Mervin, going from being alone to now having a sibling or siblings."
DI Mervin joined the detective squad in series 14 to probe into his mother, Dorna's (Judith Jacob) mysterious demise, reports the Express.
Death in Paradise's Mervin Wilson is played by Don Gilet
(Image: BBC )
Upon identifying her killer, the series finale saw Mervin uncover that he had a half-brother named Solomon Clarke residing in Antigua, providing the detective with a reason to remain on the Caribbean island.
Mackenzie Clarke (Anna Samson) is the pivotal character of Return to Paradise and the chief detective of the Australian team.
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Although Solomon only featured in a letter and has yet to be cast, the forthcoming series could see him become the connection between Mervin and Mackenzie.
Death in Paradise is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
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