Death in Paradise creator Robert Thorogood’s female-led murder mystery show, is back on screens today with its third season. Samantha Bond, Jo Martin and Cara Horgan return in The Marlow Murder Club as retired archaeologist Judith Potts, dog walker Suzie Harris and vicar’s wife Becks Starling respectively and the third instalment is tipped to be a twisty ride.
U and U&Drama shares that “three gripping new murder mysteries” will unfold across the six-episode series, whilst co-lead actor Bond promises ‘phenomenal’ twists will stump viewers.
This season sees the three amateur sleuths step it up in a more official capacity as the police departments newly appointed civilian advisors.
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The synopsis outlines: “Now an established part of newly promoted DI Tanika Malik’s (Natalie Dew) crime solving team, [Judith Potts, Suzie Harris and Becks Starling] are back and bringing their unconventional methods to a string of high-profile murders. But it soon becomes clear to the amateur sleuths that this time their investigations may hit closer to home than ever before.”
They include “the sudden death of the kindest man in Marlow, the town’s beloved Mayor”, as well as “a celebrity chef found dead at the launch of his cookbook with half the town in attendance”, as the team work “under the watchful eye of the Marlow community”.
“They’ll also be called to an eerie manor house in the middle of nowhere where they’ll face a case intrinsically linked to Becks’ past that could threaten the future of their roles as civilian advisors. Judith, Suzie and Becks will have to pull closer together than ever to catch these killers.”
The first two opening episodes, co-written by Daniel Rusteau, have been adapted from Thorogood’s third novel, Queen of Poisons, whilst episodes three and four were written by Amy Reith. Julia Gilbert concluded the series, penning episodes five and six.
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During an interview with Freesat Martin shared which episode was her favourite. “I’ve absolutely loved them all,” said the Suzie actor, “but if you’re pushing me, then maybe the one where Becks becomes a suspect!
“It was quite interesting seeing Bex’s character having to be demoted as she obviously can’t help us because she’s part of the crime scene. The fact that she’s a suspect is shocking to us and it kind of broke up our happy family. Judith and I had to work overtime to try and prove her innocence.”
The Marlow Murder Club season 3 debuts today on U and U&Drama.
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