The newest lead detective, who began his tenure investigating a high-profile case involving the Commissioner. Episode Guide: Recent Seasons
| Role | Early Years | Middle Years | Recent Years | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Richard Poole | Humphrey Goodman / Jack Mooney | Neville Parker | | DS (Female) | Camille Bordey | Florence Cassell | Naomi Thomas | | DS (Male) | N/A | Madeleine Dumas (S9) | N/A | | Officer | Dwayne Myers | JP Hooper | Darlene Curtis | | Officer | Fidel Best | Ruby Patterson | Marlon Pryce | | Commissioner | Selwyn Patterson (Throughout all eras) | | | episode guide death in paradise
The Setup: Disheveled, clumsy, but brilliant. Humphrey is instantly smithered with Camille. This era is known for warmer storytelling and the DI often falling over or losing his glasses. The newest lead detective, who began his tenure
The fish-out-of-water beginning. The late Ben Miller played the suit-wearing, tea-loving DI Poole, who hated the sun but loved logic. This era is known for warmer storytelling and
Anniversary season. Episodes: "The Return of the Saint", "A Double Murder", "The New Killer in Town", "The Murder of the Murderer", "The Declaration of Innocence".