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Death in Paradise spin-off actress Anna Samson has shared an exciting update on the series spin-off, Return to Paradise, which premiered in Australia last year.

Anna Samson, an actress from the Death in Paradise spin-off, has given fans a thrilling update on the series spin-off, Return to Paradise. The Australian version of the show, which debuted last year, is set to return for a second series.

Anna, who portrays Mackenzie Clarke, the show’s first female lead, took to Instagram to announce the show’s premiere. In the photo, Anna stands beside her co-star, Tai Hara, dressed as the detective and holding a clapperboard.

She captioned the post: “We’re back. Return to Paradise Season 2.”

This announcement sent fans into a state of excitement, with many expressing their joy in the comment section.

One fan commented: “Great news. How long will season 2 be filming for?” Another exclaimed: “AHHHH! ! ! ! I’m so excited for this! ! I LOOOOVE this show with my entire heart,” reports the Express.

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“Really enjoyed the first season. So glad it’s returning. You are an awesome actress. Have a great day,” added a third.

Another follower chimed in: “YES! Had to happen. Congrats!”

The premiere date for Return to Paradise remains unknown, but fans hope former detective Jack Mooney (played by Ardal O’Hanlon) will return as Mackenzie’s boss.

Speaking about the Australian spin-off of Death in Paradise last year, Anna remarked: “So the show, without being a carbon copy of the original, has lots of tips of the hat to the original, not just with the characters but even certain shots are paying homage to the original, like on the beach with the suitcase and not [wearing] an appropriate outfit for the weather. That is certainly a wink and a nod to the original.”

She also shared her experience of not being able to meet Ardal O’Hanlon, who filmed his scenes separately: “I didn’t get to meet Ardal because he shot his stuff in London and my stuff in Australia. I want to meet all of [the Death in Paradise cast]. I think it is something about playing the lead detective in a Paradise show, so I want to talk to them; I would love to meet them all.”

ABC’s synopsis for the upcoming second series teases fans with what’s to come: “Series two will reunite us with Detective Sergeant Mackenzie ‘Mack’ Clarke (Anna Samson), who’s longing to get back to the UK and the life she’s always craved.”

The plot thickens as Mack finds herself entangled in personal drama: “But for now she’s stuck in Dolphin Cove, dodging her ex-fiancée Glenn’s (Tai Hara) upcoming wedding after overhearing his unexpected declaration of love in the series one finale – a confession that she can’t unhear.

“Luckily for Mack, her compulsion to solve impossible cases serves as a great distraction, and there’s no shortage of murders to investigate. From the literary world to state-of-the-art shark labs, dating apps and rock concerts, Mack and her team face challenging mysteries with their unique blend of humour and tenacity. But Mack’s biggest challenge of all? Finding a way to exist in Dolphin Cove as the ultimate outsider.”

Tim Key, Executive Producer at Red Planet Pictures, shared his excitement about the series: “We were delighted that the world took Mack and the rest of the Australian team to their hearts, and it’s a pleasure to be back on the beat with the wonderful cast and crew Down Under. We can promise another series full of ingenious murders, romantic complications and glorious Australian locations, all infused with the unique warmth and humour of the Paradise shows.”

Return to Paradise is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.