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"Beyond Paradise" is back for season 4 this week, returning viewers to the fiction Devon town of Shipton Abbott for another run of gently offbeat murder mysteries, small-town politics and personal drama. At the center of it all is Kris Marshall's reliably awkward, quietly brilliant DI Humphrey Goodman, a case-cracking machine.
You can watch "Beyond Paradise" season 4 online from anywhere with a VPN (try risk-free) – and potentially for free.
"Beyond Paradise" season 4 premieres on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 8 p.m. GMT on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the U.K..
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The "Death in Paradise" spin-off has carved out its own identity since launching in 2023, but the appeal is still much the same thanks to Marshall's charm and warm persona.
This new season picks up after the 2025 Christmas Special, with Humphrey and Martha (Sally Bretton, "Not Going Out") adjusting to married life while still trying to find a permanent home after their houseboat troubles. Professionally, things are far less settled.
Alongside a fresh batch of cases, season 4 brings an ongoing threat to the future of the Shipton Abbott police team, with Humphrey reportedly facing a major decision that could affect Esther (Zahra Ahmadi, "Eastenders"), Kelby (Dylan Llewellyn, "Derry Girls") and Margo (Felicity Montagu, "Alan Partridge").
If you want to catch the BBC premiere live or keep up while traveling, here's how to watch "Beyond Paradise" season 4 online from anywhere.
Watch 'Beyond Paradise' season 4 from anywhere
If you're away from home when "Beyond Paradise" returns, you may find your usual streaming service blocked by regional restrictions. A VPN, or virtual private network, can help by making your device appear to be back in your home country, so you can access the services you already use.
We've tested plenty of VPNs, and NordVPN remains the best option for streaming. It is fast, easy to use, and works across a wide range of devices, which matters if you're switching between a phone, a laptop, and a streaming stick while traveling. It also comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Using a VPN is simple.
1. Install the VPN app on the device you’ll watch on. NordVPN is our pick.
2. Connect to a server in your home country. For example, choose a UK server to access BBC iPlayer while abroad.
3. Open your streaming app and play as normal.
Watch 'Beyond Paradise' season 4 in the U.K.
In the U.K., "Beyond Paradise" season 4 starts on Friday, March 27, at 8 p.m. GMT on BBC One. It will also stream live and on demand on BBC iPlayer from the same time.
BBC iPlayer is free to use with a valid U.K. TV license, making it the simplest way to keep up with the series if you do not want to watch live. Friday nights are once again the show's regular slot, with six episodes scheduled.
There is also added context for franchise viewers this time around. Episode 1 leads directly into the "Death in Paradise" season 15 finale, which starts immediately afterwards at 9 p.m. GMT on BBC One, making the launch feel clearly positioned as part of a wider BBC crime-drama event.
If you're outside the U.K. when the show airs, NordVPN can help you securely log back into BBC iPlayer.
Watch 'Beyond Paradise' season 4 in the U.S.
At the time of writing, "Beyond Paradise" season 4 does not have a confirmed U.S. release date.
That said, BritBox is the most likely home. The service co-commissioned the series and already carries earlier seasons and Christmas specials, so a short delay after the U.K. premiere would make sense. Some outlets have suggested the new season may arrive after "Death in Paradise" season 15 finishes its U.S. rollout, but there has been no formal confirmation yet.
Plans start from $10.99/month, with a 7-day free trial.
If you are a U.K. viewer traveling in the U.S., you can use a VPN such as NordVPN to access BBC iPlayer as usual. You'll need a valid TV licence to stream live or on demand through the BBC.
Watch 'Beyond Paradise' season 4 in Canada
There is no confirmed Canadian release date for "Beyond Paradise" season 4 yet.
As in the U.S., BritBox is the expected destination given its existing relationship with the series and its availability of previous seasons. Until an official date is announced, though, season 4 is effectively unavailable in Canada through confirmed local listings.
It also costs from CA$10.99, with a 7-day free trial.
If you're a U.K. resident traveling in Canada, a VPN like NordVPN can help you access BBC iPlayer while abroad, provided you have a valid TV licence.
Watch 'Beyond Paradise' season 4 in Australia
Australian release plans for "Beyond Paradise" season 4 have not yet been fully confirmed.
Previous seasons have been associated with ABC TV and ABC iview in Australia, and BritBox Australia also carries earlier episodes, so either of those platforms would be the obvious place to look first. For now, though, there is no official premiere date attached to season 4 in Australia.
Prices start from AU$13.99.
If you're traveling and already use a supported service at home, a VPN like NordVPN can help you keep watching while you're away.
'Beyond Paradise' season 4 trailer
'Beyond Paradise' season 4 cast
- Kris Marshall as DI Humphrey Goodman
- Sally Bretton as Martha Lloyd
- Zahra Ahmadi as DS Esther Williams
- Dylan Llewellyn as PC Kelby Hartford
- Felicity Montagu as Margo Martins
- Barbara Flynn as Anne Lloyd
- Melina Sinadinou as Zoe Williams
- Jamie Bamber as Archie Hughes
- Vincent Franklin as James Smith
'Beyond Paradise' season 4 episode guide
"Beyond Paradise" season 4 will run for six episodes in total. Each is expected to air at 8 p.m. in the U.K..
Episode 1: "Lost at Sea" Premieres Friday, March 27, on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Humphrey attends a book signing for crime novelist Kenneth Linder, only for the author to turn up dead in circumstances that closely match the plot of their final novel.
Episodes 2 to 6. The BBC has teased a season in which fact and folklore begin to blur, with mysteries involving a Dark Morris dance, a stolen treasure map, and reports of a vengeful mermaid. An ongoing storyline about possible cuts to the Shipton Abbott police team will also run across the season.
What is "Beyond Paradise" season 4 about?
Season 4 follows Humphrey and Martha as they settle into married life, while the Shipton Abbott team tackles a new set of eccentric cases. The season also introduces a larger threat to the future of the local police station.
Do I need to watch "Death in Paradise" first?
Not necessarily. "Beyond Paradise" works on its own, but Humphrey originally came from "Death in Paradise," and the shared franchise context does add a little extra background. If you've followed the wider series, you'll pick up more of the character history.
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