Beyond Paradise returned for series four on Friday night but fans were disappointed to learn about a show exit
Beyond Paradise fans were left disappointed on Friday’s opening episode of series four as a show exit was confirmed.
During the latest instalment, Humphrey Goodman, played by Kris Marshall, was called into a meeting at South West police station, where he was surprised to be met with a new member of staff.
A gentleman introduced himself as James Smith to which Humphrey admitted: “Sorry, I was expecting Chief Superintendent [Charlie] Woods.”
To which James responded: “No longer with us, I’m afraid. Oh, not deceased, in Dartmouth! Some might argue they’re much the same thing…”
James then delivered some devastating news, telling Humphrey that he needed to streamline and cut down Shipton Abbott Police Station.
Humphrey was left baffled, pointing out there are only four members of staff to which James responded: “There should only be three!”, adding it would be Humphrey’s decision about who is made redundant.
Viewers were left gutted over the disappearance of Chief Superintendent Charlie Woods, played by Jade Harrison. Taking to Twitter, now X, one person said: “SUPERINTENDENT WOODS IS GONE!!! Days ruined now… #BeyondParadise” while a different account put: “I’m disappointed about Charlie going. I liked her #BeyondParadise.”
Elsewhere, another show watcher commented: “I’m sorry about that. I liked Charlie. She was a good boss and friend. And I liked her and Kelby #BeyondParadise” to which a different fan responded: “Me too” with crying emojis.
Discussing his co-star’s departure and the necessity to dismiss a team member, Humphrey star Kris exclusively revealed to Reach PLC, “I mean, there always has to be some kind of challenge for Humphrey in terms of, because, like I said, you know, otherwise he just wanders around.
“I mean, it’s that paradox, isn’t it, about TV detectives, they’re sort of fish out of water, they don’t really like rules, and yet they exist in one of the most sort of institutional, authoritarian, hierarchies, the police force.
“He hates any kind of authority, he hates rules, he hates being told what he has to do, and so it’s thrust upon him, and it literally comes knocking on his door as it does.
“You know, he really detests that, really dislikes it, and he doesn’t like the pressure.”
Beyond Paradise returns this Friday at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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