My first review, compelled by watching episode 7 season 9 of Death in Paradise.
I am a big fan of the show and I am pretty sure I have seen every episode. Was disappointed when the Det Mooney left and full of trepidation that the 'new guy' would just not work. I was wrong, I instantly took to him, until episode 7. In fairness, it was not just him, it was the worst episode the show has ever produced. The ratings here, at present, bear that out.
Yes we know Det Neville has his allergies, but you can oversell a good thing! A quirk can only be shoved down your throat so many times. The acting from a few of the cast seemed off. The finding of the cuff link was amazing to say the least. It was just forgettable.
I really hope this is not going to be the norm, I look forward to this show, but I am looking forward to the next with some trepidation. I hope the directors and writers do not throw Raif under the bus, that WOULD be a crime. I hope they solve it before season 10.