Four colleagues wake up the morning after the Christmas party to discover a stranger shot dead in the villa’s pool. While the murder weapon is quickly identified – surely the case should be over in no time? – there’s a big catch: the weapon was locked in a drawer thousands of kilometers from the crime scene.
It’s exactly the kind of twist we’ve come to expect from the BBC’s flagship cozy crime drama Death in Paradiseand its 2025 Christmas special promises nothing less.
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The four suspects all claim they have never met the victim, leaving DI Mervin Wilson and his team, including DS Naomi Thomas and Constable Sebastian Rose, to uncover whether they are telling the truth. Adding to the festive mystery is a particularly startling clue: the killer has inscribed the name of one of Santa’s reindeer on the victim’s palm.
Interestingly, DI Mervin is not quite at his best and he is still having doubts about unresolved personal issues. His mind is preoccupied with the fact that the half-brother he discovered just months ago still hasn’t responded. But the island of Saint Marie – and his team – need him. Can he put on his detective hat and work his usual magic?
Fortunately, it’s not all bleak or melancholic. The sun-kissed Saint Marie backdrop delivers the perfect tropical holiday vibe, balanced by Death in Paradise‘s trademark humor and its unique ability to engage audiences both emotionally and comically.
Read on to learn how to see Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas special online, anywhere and potentially FREE.
How to watch Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas Special for free in the UK
UK viewers have an extra special gift because they’re not just the first to see Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas special on Sunday, December 28but they can do it absolutely FREE on BBC iPlayer.
The episode airs at 8.30 p.m on TV (BBC One, for which you will of course need a valid TV licence) and on BBC iPlayer, and will be available to stream on-demand afterwards.
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How to watch Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas special from abroad
For those away from home who want to see Death in Paradise Christmas Special 2025, you won’t be able to watch the show as normal if you’re outside the UK due to regional restrictions. Fortunately, there is an easy solution.
Downloading a VPN allows you to stream geo-blocked services online, no matter where you are. It’s a simple piece of software that changes your IP address, meaning you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home. Our favorite is NordVPN.
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How to watch Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas Special online in the UK
How to watch Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas Special online in USA, Australia and Canada
BritBox is the international home of Death in Paradise and will offer the latest festive specials globally during the holiday season.
In the US, BritBox costs $10.99 per month, Canadian prices start at CA$10.99, while for Australians it’s AU$13.99. It’s worth noting that you can save some money by choosing the annual plan, which typically offers 12 months for the price of 10.
BritBox also offers a 7-day free trial so you can try the service before committing.
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What you need to know about Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas Special
When is the special release date for The Death in Paradise 2025 for Christmas?
The Death in Paradise Christmas Special 2025 premieres for FREE in the UK on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday 28 December at 20:30 GMT. It will stream on BritBox internationally with viewers in Australia able to stream from Monday, December 29 while North Americans can tune in shortly after (or early January).
What can we expect from the Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas special?
The official synopsis from the BBC reads: “The office Christmas party of a lifetime takes a dark turn when four colleagues wake up hungover from hell to find a stranger shot dead in the pool at their villa. DI Mervin Wilson and the team identify the murder weapon, but are left baffled after discovering it was locked in a drawer when the shooting took place…thousands of miles from the scene!”
Who is in the cast of 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
Any Death in Paradise spin-off Christmas specials?
There are two Death in Paradise spin-offs: the Kris Marshall front beyond paradise and the Australian set Return to paradise.
beyond paradise aired its 2025 Christmas special in the UK on 21 December and is currently available to stream on BBC One and iPlayer.
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