Ep 1. Episode 1

Set against the idyllic backdrop of the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie, 'Death in Paradise' is a British-French crime drama that follows the investigations of Detective Inspector Neville Parker and his team of detectives, as they attempt to unravel the mysteries that lurk beneath the sun-bleached surface of island life.

Season 10, Episode 1 picks up where the previous season left off, with the return of DI Neville Parker - played by Ralf Little - who finds himself back on Saint Marie after a brief sojourn to the UK. And, true to form, Parker's arrival is far from smooth sailing.

As the show opens, viewers are introduced to Parker, who is attempting to negotiate his way through another episode of his recurring anxiety attacks. Suffering from a severe allergy to the island's flora and fauna, Parker is forced to wear a surgical mask to avoid triggering his allergies, much to the amusement of his colleagues.

Despite his struggles, however, Parker is quickly thrown into a new mystery when a boat washes up on the shore of Saint Marie, with no one on board except for a valuable piece of cargo - an incredibly rare and priceless diamond known as the 'Peacock Diamond.'

Determined to solve the mystery of how the diamond ended up on the island, Parker and his team begin to investigate the possibility that the boat's owner may have fallen overboard and drowned. But when they uncover evidence that suggests foul play, their investigation takes a darker turn.

As they delve deeper into the mystery, Parker and his team discover a web of lies and deceit that leads them to question every resident on the island. And as the body count begins to rise, they realize that the death of the boat's owner may be just the beginning of a much larger and more complex case.

In true 'Death in Paradise' style, the show is as much about the personalities and relationships of its eccentric cast of characters as it is about the crimes they investigate. Alongside Parker, viewers are reintroduced to the show's beloved characters, including DS Florence Cassell (Joséphine Jobert), Officer JP Hooper (Tobi Bakare), and Commissioner Selwyn Patterson (Don Warrington).

And, as always, the island of Saint Marie is as much a part of the show as its characters - with lush green jungles, sweeping sandy beaches, and crystal-clear waters providing the backdrop for the action-packed investigation.

With its intriguing storyline, engaging characters, and stunning cinematography, 'Death in Paradise' continues to be a must-watch show for fans of crime dramas and tropical island adventures alike. And with Season 10, Episode 1 setting the tone for what promises to be another thrilling season, viewers are sure to be hooked from start to finish.