Ep 4. Episode 4

As a perfect spot for a vacation, the idyllic Saint Marie seems to be an unlikely backdrop for a murder mystery. However, in the latest episode of Death in Paradise's eleventh season, the tropical paradise is shaken by a crime that requires Detective Inspector Neville Parker (played by Ralf Little) and his team to solve.

At the beginning of the episode, the team is introduced to billionaire businessman Alexander Jackson (played by Christopher Timothy), who has decided to settle on Saint Marie with his family. Despite his wealth and status, Jackson seems to have a lot of enemies, and he is found dead in his pool just days after his arrival. With a gunshot wound in his chest and his phone missing, it is clear that his death is not an accident.

While investigating the case and questioning the family members and staff, Neville and the team discover that the Jackson family has a complex history that goes way back. Alexander's wife and CEO of the family business, Helena (played by Heather Peace), had been having an affair with her son's best friend, who is now one of the suspects in the murder. Nonetheless, the family insists that they are not involved in the death of Alexander, and it is up to Neville and his team to piece together the evidence and find the real killer.

One of the intriguing aspects of this episode is Neville's personal struggle with his allergies, which seem to worsen as he spends more time on the island. The audience sees Neville sneezing and rubbing his eyes throughout the episode, making the viewer wonder if his health issues could hinder the investigation.

The murder weapon is another enigma that adds to the mystery of the episode. Although there is evidence of a gunshot wound, the gun is nowhere to be found. Neville and his team soon realize that there are no bullet casings around, and the gunshot was most likely fired from a gun that could dissolve in water. Neville also finds out that the victim had some peculiar business dealings that could have led to his murder.

As they delve deeper into the case, Neville and his team cross paths with the island's resident scientist, Dr. Elliot Richards (played by Luke Pasqualino), who exhibits a keen interest in testing Neville's allergies. Dr. Richards proposes that Neville's condition might have been triggered by the air quality on Saint Marie, which leads the detective to question whether that was a factor that affected the victim's murder.

One of the other suspects in the case is Alexander's erratic sister, Fiona Jackson (played by Michele Dotrice), whose whereabouts during the murder night are unknown. Fiona has a history of mental illness, and the team suspects that she could have been involved in her brother's murder. However, an alibi from her therapist makes it challenging to prove that she had any role in the crime.

Throughout the episode, Neville's health issues seem to be getting worse, causing complications in the investigation. However, as he gains more evidence, he starts to connect the dots and gets closer to solving the case. In a thrilling twist at the end of the episode, Neville announces that he has discovered what really happened to Alexander Jackson.

Overall, episode 4 of Death in Paradise's eleventh season is a thrilling and intriguing murder mystery that keeps the audience on their toes. With complex characters and unexpected plot twists, the episode showcases the best of the beloved show. The season continues to deliver riveting crimes that will undoubtedly keep fans eagerly anticipating the next episode.