Death in Paradise (TV Series) Undercover and Out (2022) User Reviews

Ok, but should have been excellent.

[Sleepin_Dragon · 6/10 · 9 February 2022]

Florence, finds herself immediately back on the Island, now undercover in the employ of Miranda Priestley, in true Saint Marie style, she's caught up, in murder.

I hate to start off my review by saying this, but what a real disappointment this episode was, considering its the final chapter for such a loved character, it really didn't do them any justice.

The final ten minutes were excellent, the problem is that the fifty or so that preceded it, were boring. They could have loaded this with tension, bit instead chose to give us something which never sprang to life.

Victoria Ekanoye was terrific as Miranda, she played the part incredibly well, stylish, tough, somewhat conceited, she really did add to it.

Would this have worked better if it came later on in the series, maybe there would have been more impact, it felt like it happened to soon in the series.

Far from bad, but in context I was disappointed, 6/10.

Cutting onions

[hazangel-89910 · 8/10 · 14 May 2022]

I found DS Cassell's departure very emotional. She is so lovely (inside and out). I am very happy that they did not kill her off. The episode in my opinion was done well. It showed how much of a badass she is!!! The series has lost so many beloved characters but it still chugs on and I'm here for it!!!

Good, but...

[studioAT · 6/10 · 13 February 2022]

This was built up as being amazing.

And it was good, a better than average 'DiP' episode.

But I did feel a little short-changed. Because in terms of Florence's character arc we've seen a lot of this all before.

I agree with a previous reviewer - this should've been the last episode of Series 11, not sandwiched in the middle.

Not the greatest

[nancyadornato · 6/10 · 18 March 2023]

Miranda Priestly??? Really?? The writers couldn't come up with a more original name- Can you say The Devil Wears Prada?? This opening note was laughable and unfortunately set the tone for the rest of the episode. I don't understand the character of Florence at all anymore - she's in the series - she's out of the series - she's back in for a couple and then out.. Is this another case of an actor wanting to stretch their wings and then you never see them in anything else? I'm warming up to the new cast additions but how many stories of a murder on island can you do-shades of Midsommer Murders? Lol.

Florence and Madeleine

[safenoe · 9/10 · 15 March 2022]

Florence (Josephine Jobert) leaves Death in Paradise for the second time. It was quite an emotional episode seeing Florence leave again, but please spare a thought for Aude Legastelois who played DS Madeleine Dumas after Josephine left the first time towards the end of season 8.

Just last month Aude admitted that she didn't have much on-screen chemistry with Ralf Little, unlike Ardal O'Hanlan who shared chemistry with the whole cast even though he was the lead.

Maybe justice can be done and Aude can return to replace Josephine for a second time please.

Episode 11.4

[Prismark10 · 4/10 · 10 February 2022]

DS Florence Cassell who has gone undercover does not stay away from Saint Marie for long.

She returns to the island as a childminder for Miranda Priestley. The hard as nails suspect in the murder of Otis Benjamin that Florence is investigating.

DI Neville has to investigate the apparent suicide of fruit farmer Harley Joseph and not blow Florence's cover.

Miranda is linked with Joseph as she was thinking of purchasing his farm. She might just be connected to his death somehow.

What let this episode down was just how the murder occured. It was something straight out of The Naked Gun movies. They were meant to be an intentional parody.

You have to believe that Miranda shot Joseph in the chest, hoping not to kill him or that he would just lie on the ground in agony. Then coax him into his office, where he would lock the door, grab his gun and drop down dead. Miranda would then stage it like it was suicide and bet that no trail of blood will be left behind!

It took the biscuit. Strangely the series arc only lasted four episodes and led to Florence's departure from the show once again.

Very disappointing

[harrykivi · 4/10 · 1 July 2022]

The 11th season of "Death in Paradise" has been a pretty good one so far. The first three episode I have really enjoyed. This entry, which is the last episode with Florence, is easily the weakest of the four. It's a big disappointment, but not an awful episode.

Let's start with the good aspects, shall we?

. The production values of this episode are fantastic. The direction is good and the music fits the scenery. The acting's solid. Josephine Jobert has always been a favorite and she is great as usual. Out of the fine guest stars Victoria Ekanoye gives a very good, nuance performance.

. The story lights up in moments. There are some beautifully handled scenes with Florence and the team and the mystery has intrigue here and there.

But....

. This story could have been way more interesting. I agree that the tension, stakes were not high enough to keep me watching. It was quite boring at times to be honest.

. The mystery is very quickly solved too (Miranda is the killer) and how the killer managed to do the deed felt unrealistic at best. As the last episode with Florence I wanted a lot more credibility from the writers.

Overall, a disappointment.

4/10 HK.

Honestly glad she is gone, Again!

[SverigeismyHjarta · 5/10 · 23 June 2022]

DS Cassell leaving a 2nd time? It was never clear to me why she left before and came back and now she leaves again only 4 ep in? Must be something with her, or her contract. I do not know but it is honestly taking away from the show. Plus she really seemed to NOT enjoy being on the show this season, really frown on her face all the time. So I hope she does not come back again as it would be better to have a new person.

Also I understand her and Neville would not work out as they work together so romance is not realistic. But I would of thought it interesting to have him meet a local woman ie a woman of color, and start a relationship then have Cassell get jealous! He hee. But either way would be cool if he still met a local woman.