Beyond Paradise viewers were left shocked as Humphrey Goodman faces an impossible decision in series 4 of the BBC crime drama
Beyond Paradise viewers were left devastated during Friday’s opening episode of series four following a major revelation about Humphrey Goodman.
In the latest instalment, Humphrey, portrayed by Kris Marshall, and his colleagues investigated the death of a crime novelist, whose passing bore an uncanny resemblance to events in his most recent book.
Humphrey, an avid admirer of the crime writer, was tasked with determining whether this was mere coincidence or deliberate murder.
Meanwhile, The Lily Bond drifted away, leaving Humphrey and his new bride Martha Lloyd, portrayed by Sally Bretton, at home with Martha’s mother Anne Lloyd, portrayed by Barbara Flynn, before visiting an ideal renovation property with sea views.
Yet the investigation and The Lily Bond’s departure proved the least of Humphrey’s concerns as he shared some heartbreaking news with his wife Martha, reports the Mirror.
Discussing his difficult day, Humphrey revealed he’d been summoned to a meeting where he faced an incredibly tough choice.
He explained: “They’re saying I’ve got to lose someone at the station. Apparently there should only be three of us at the station so I need to lose one of either Esther, Kelby or Margo…”
To which Martha said: “That’s awful! What will you do?” with Humphrey admitting: “I’ve no idea!”
A preview of next week’s episode shows Humphrey being pressed for his decision as he says: “Mr Smith, he’s still hounding me on a decision on who I’m going to let go…”
This comes as a synopsis for series four teases: “Beyond the station, Humphrey and Martha launch into married life as they search for a new place to call home, all whilst Humphrey faces mounting pressure when tasked with an impossible decision that will change his team forever.”
Viewers took to Twitter, now known as X, wasting no time in sharing their reactions to the storyline and speculating about who Humphrey will let go.
One viewer posted: “#beyondparadise He can’t fire anybody. They are a team”, while another wrote: “#BeyondParadise Uh oh” and a third speculated: “Guessing Humphrey will pick himself as the one to be made redundant and his boss will let them all stay. #BeyondParadise.”
Beyond Paradise returns this Friday at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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