Four colleagues wake up the day after the Christmas party and discover a stranger shot dead in the villa’s swimming pool. Even if the murder weapon is quickly identified, should the case be closed in no time? – there is a major problem: the weapon was locked in a drawer thousands of kilometers from the crime scene.
It’s exactly the kind of twist we’ve come to expect from the BBC’s flagship crime series. Death in paradiseand its 2025 Christmas special promises nothing less.
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Watch Death in Paradise Christmas Special 2025 Online
All four suspects claim they never met the victim, leaving DI Mervin Wilson and his team, including DS Naomi Thomas and Officer Sebastian Rose, to find out if they are telling the truth. Added to the festive mystery is a particularly astonishing clue: the killer wrote the name of one of Santa’s reindeer on the victim’s palm.
Interestingly, DI Mervin is not quite at his best, still reeling from unresolved personal issues. His mind is occupied by the fact that the half-brother he only discovered a few months ago still hasn’t responded. But Sainte Marie Island – and his team – need him. Will he be able to put on his detective hat and work his usual magic?
Fortunately, it’s not all gloomy or melancholy. The sunny backdrop of Sainte Marie provides the perfect tropical vacation vibe, balanced by Death in paradise‘s signature humor and unique ability to engage audiences both emotionally and comically.
Read on to find out how to watch the Death in paradise Christmas Special 2025 online, from anywhere and potentially FREE.
How to watch Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas Special for free in the UK
British viewers have a very special gift as not only are they the first to be able to watch the Death in paradise Christmas Special 2025 on Sunday December 28but they can do it completely FREE on BBC iPlayer.
The episode will be broadcast at 8:30 p.m. on TV (BBC One, for which you will naturally need a valid TV license) and on BBC iPlayer, and will then be available to stream on demand.
Aren’t you at home during the holidays? Use a VPN to access your usual streaming services from abroad.
How to watch the Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas special from abroad
For those who are away from home and want to watch the Death in paradise Christmas Special 2025, you won’t be able to watch the show normally if you’re outside the UK due to regional restrictions. Fortunately, there is a simple solution.
Downloading a VPN allows you to stream geo-blocked services online, no matter where you are. It’s a simple piece of software that changes your IP address, meaning you can access on-demand content or live TV as if you were at home. Our favorite is NordVPN.
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How to watch the Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas special online in the UK
How to watch the Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas special online in the US, Australia and Canada
BritBox is the international headquarters of Death in paradise and will deliver the latest festive special around the world during the festive period.
In the US, BritBox costs $10.99 per month, Canadian prices start at CA$10.99 while for Australians it is AU$13.99. It’s worth noting that you can save a few dollars by opting for the annual plan, which typically offers 12 months for the price of 10.
BritBox also offers a 7-day free trial, so you can try the service before committing.
British abroad? Anyone traveling abroad and wanting to watch their usual streaming service from abroad can do so using a VPN.
What you need to know about the Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas special
When is the Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas Special Release Date?
THE Death in paradise The 2025 Christmas special premieres are FREE in the UK on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday December 28 at 8:30 p.m. GMT. It will air on BritBox internationally, with Australian viewers able to stream from Monday December 29 while North Americans will be able to connect shortly after (or in early January).
What can we expect from the Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas special?
The official BBC synopsis reads: “Their office Christmas party takes a dark turn when four colleagues wake up hungover from hell to find a stranger shot to death in their villa swimming pool. Detective Mervin Wilson and his team identify the murder weapon, but are left baffled after discovering it was locked in a drawer when the shooting took place… thousands of miles from the crime scene in Swindon!”
Who is in the cast of the Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas special?
- Don Gilet as DI Mervin Wilson
- Don Warrington as Selwyn Patterson
- Shantol Jackson as DS Naomi Thomas
- Ginny Holder as Officer Darlene Curtis
- Elizabeth Bourgine as Catherine Bordey
- Shaquille Ali-Yebuah as Officer Sebastian Rose
- Josie Lawrence as Marjorie Dodds
- James Baxter as Gavin Bradbury
- Kate Ashfield as Helen Dugdale
- Pearl Mackie as Karen Hickson
- Billy Harris as Neil Dugdale
- Alix Serman as Darrian St. Jules
- Oriana Charles as Ashley Simms
Are there any Death in Paradise spin-off Christmas specials?
There are two Death in paradise spin-offs: Kris Marshall’s front Beyond paradise and the Australian ensemble Return to paradise.
Beyond paradise aired its 2025 Christmas special in the UK on December 21 and is currently available to stream on BBC One and iPlayer.
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