Four coworkers wake up the morning after the Christmas party to discover a stranger shot to death in the villa pool. While the murder weapon is quickly identified, surely the case should be concluded in short order? – there is a major problem: the weapon was kept locked in a drawer thousands of kilometers from the crime scene.
That’s exactly the kind of twist we’ve come to expect from the BBC’s cozy flagship crime drama. death in paradiseand its 2025 Christmas special promises nothing less.
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All four suspects claim they never met the victim, leaving DI Mervin Wilson and his team, including DS Naomi Thomas and Officer Sebastian Rose, to find out if they are telling the truth. Adding to the festive mystery is a particularly mind-blowing clue: the killer has tattooed the name of one of Santa’s reindeer on the victim’s palm.
Interestingly, DI Mervin is not at his best and is still recovering from unresolved personal issues. His mind is occupied by the fact that the half-brother he discovered just a few months ago has yet to respond. But the island of Saint Marie (and its team) needs it. Can he put on his detective hat and work his usual magic?
Fortunately, not everything is gloomy or gloomy. The sun-drenched backdrop of Saint Marie offers the perfect tropical vacation vibe, balanced by death in paradise‘s signature humor and unique ability to engage audiences both emotionally and comedically.
Read on to find out how to view the death in paradise Christmas Special 2025 online, from anywhere and potentially FREE.
How to watch the Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas special for free in the UK
UK viewers have a very special gift because not only are they the first to be able to see the death in paradise Christmas Special 2025 in Sunday December 28but they can do it completely FREE in BBC iPlayer.
The episode will air at 8:30 p.m. on TV (BBC One, for which you’ll need a valid TV licence, naturally) and on BBC iPlayer, and will then be available to stream on demand.
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How to watch the Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas special from abroad
For those who are far from home and looking to see the death in paradise Christmas Special 2025, you will not be able to watch the show normally if you are outside the UK due to regional restrictions. Luckily, there is an easy solution.
Downloading a VPN lets you stream geo-blocked services online, no matter where you are. It’s simple software that changes your IP address, meaning you can access on-demand content or live TV as if you were at home. Our favorite is NordVPN.
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How to watch the Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas special online in the UK
How to watch the Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas special online in the US, Australia and Canada
BritBox is the international home of death in paradise and will offer the latest holiday special worldwide during the Christmas season.
In the US, BritBox costs $10.99 per month, Canadian prices start at CA$10.99 while for Australians it costs AU$13.99. It’s worth noting that you can save some money by opting for the annual plan, which typically offers 12 months for the price of 10.
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What you need to know about the Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas special
When is the Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas Special Release Date?
He death in paradise The 2025 Christmas Special premieres FREE in the UK on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in Sunday December 28 at 8:30 pm GMT. It will air on BritBox internationally and viewers in Australia will be able to stream from Monday December 29 while North Americans will be able to tune in shortly after (or early January).
What can we expect from the Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas special?
The official BBC synopsis says: “The office Christmas party of a lifetime takes a dark turn when four co-workers wake up hungover from hell to find a stranger shot dead in their villa swimming pool. Inspector Mervin Wilson and the team identify the murder weapon, but are baffled to discover it was locked in a drawer when the shooting occurred… thousands of miles from the crime scene in Swindon!”
Who is in the cast of the Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas special?
- Don Gilet as DI Mervin Wilson
- Don Warrington as Selwyn Patterson
- Shantol Jackson as DS Naomi Thomas
- Ginny Holder as Officer Darlene Curtis
- Elizabeth Bourgine as Catherine Bordey
- Shaquille Ali-Yebuah as Officer Sebastian Rose
- Josie Lawrence as Marjorie Dodds
- James Baxter as Gavin Bradbury
- Kate Ashfield as Helen Dugdale
- Pearl Mackie as Karen Hickson
- Billy Harris as Neil Dugdale
- Alix Serman as Darrian St. Jules
- Oriana Charles as Ashley Simms
Are there any Death in Paradise spin-off Christmas specials?
there are two death in paradise derivatives: the group led by Kris Marshall beyond paradise and the Australian team return to paradise.
beyond paradise aired its 2025 Christmas special in the UK on December 21 and is currently available to stream on BBC One and iPlayer.
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