Is Beyond Paradise Coming Back? Camille’s Exit from Death in Paradise and What’s Next for Shipton Abbott
Fans of Beyond Paradise are buzzing about whether the Death in Paradise spin-off is returning for a fourth season, and good news—reports from April 2025 say it’s likely, with filming set to start in July in Devon, even though the BBC hasn’t officially confirmed it yet. Meanwhile, some folks are still curious about why Camille Bordey, played by Sara Martins, left Death in Paradise, the parent show that started it all. Why does this matter? When can you catch up or expect new episodes? How does Beyond Paradise keep its charm, and what mistakes do fans make? Let’s unpack the future of Beyond Paradise, Camille’s departure, and what it all means for fans, using details from sources like the TellyMix Facebook post, RadioTimes, and more.
Why Beyond Paradise’s Return and Camille’s Exit Matter
Beyond Paradise is a hit, pulling 7.5 million viewers for its Season 2 premiere in 2024, per BBC.com, making it one of the UK’s top dramas. It follows DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) and his fiancée Martha Lloyd (Sally Bretton) in the fictional Devon town of Shipton Abbott, solving quirky cases like chocolate box poisonings and river murders. Knowing if it’s coming back keeps you in the loop for new episodes, especially after Season 3’s emotional finale where Humphrey and Martha said goodbye to foster child Rosie. Fans on X, like @BeyondP_fan, posted in May 2025, “Can’t wait for more Shipton Abbott mysteries!” showing the hype.
Camille’s exit from Death in Paradise is a big deal because she was a fan-favorite DS in Seasons 1-4 (2011-2015), working in Saint Marie’s Honoré police station. Her departure left fans gutted, with X posts like “Miss Camille’s sass!” from March 2025. Understanding why she left helps you appreciate the show’s evolving cast and its spin-offs like Beyond Paradise. Missing this context might make you skip Death in Paradise’s early seasons or misunderstand Humphrey’s journey from Saint Marie to Devon. Plus, it affects viewing plans—knowing Beyond Paradise’s status helps you decide whether to binge on BBC iPlayer or BritBox, while Camille’s story ties into the franchise’s 8 million UK viewers per season, per BARB.
When to Watch Beyond Paradise and Learn About Camille’s Exit
Beyond Paradise Season 3 aired from March 28 to May 2, 2025, on BBC One and iPlayer, with all six episodes available now. Season 4 is reportedly filming from July 2025 in Devon, per TV Zone UK, aiming for a likely March 2026 premiere, following the show’s pattern (RadioTimes, March 2025). Catch Seasons 1-3 on iPlayer (UK, £159/year TV license) or BritBox (US, $8.99/month). A 2024 Christmas special aired December 27, and another is confirmed for 2025, per BBC.com. Watch now to avoid spoilers—X posts after the Season 3 finale spilled details like Archie’s return and Rosie’s departure.
For Camille’s exit, rewatch Death in Paradise Seasons 1-4 on iPlayer or BritBox, focusing on Season 4, Episode 8 (February 26, 2015), where she leaves. Season 14 of Death in Paradise wrapped March 28, 2025, and Season 15 is set for February 2026, so catch up before new spoilers hit. If you’re outside the UK, use a VPN like NordVPN ($3-$11/month) to access iPlayer via a UK server. Timing matters—Reddit’s r/DeathInParadise and Flickcore are buzzing with Season 4 rewatch threads and Season 4 speculation for Beyond Paradise.
How Beyond Paradise Continues and Why Camille Left
Beyond Paradise’s Return
Beyond Paradise is reportedly greenlit for Season 4, with TV Zone UK reporting July 2025 filming in Devon, though the BBC hasn’t confirmed it as of May 2025. The show, a Death in Paradise spin-off since 2023, stars Kris Marshall as Humphrey Goodman, who left Saint Marie to join Martha (Sally Bretton) in Shipton Abbott. Season 3, aired March 28 to May 2, 2025, tackled cases like a body in a river and a farming feud, with guest stars like Hugh Dennis and Caroline Quentin (RadioTimes, March 2025). It ended with Humphrey and Martha losing foster child Rosie but opening their home to new foster kid Ryan, per BBC.com. The season drew nearly 7 million viewers on average, per BBC News, and a 2024 National Television Award nomination shows its pull.
Season 4 will likely see Humphrey, Martha, DS Esther Williams (Zahra Ahmadi), PC Kelby Hartford (Dylan Llewellyn), and Margo Martins (Felicity Montagu) return, with Jamie Bamber as Archie Hughes, Martha’s ex, stirring drama. Zahra Ahmadi told Yahoo News in 2025 the show could run as long as Death in Paradise’s 14 seasons, citing untapped character stories. Filming in Looe, Cornwall (standing in for Shipton Abbott), starts in July, per Edinburgh News, with cases expected to get “grittier,” like Season 3’s spiking incident at sea (BBC News, April 2025). A 2025 Christmas special is also confirmed, per BBC.com.
Why Camille Left Death in Paradise
Camille Bordey, played by Sara Martins, left Death in Paradise in Season 4, Episode 8 (February 26, 2015). In the episode, she’s offered a job in Paris as an undercover officer, a big career move. After solving a murder with DI Humphrey Goodman, she decides to take it, leaving Saint Marie for a new chapter. Sara Martins told What’s on TV in 2015 she wanted to explore other roles after four years, feeling Camille’s arc was complete. She returned for a two-episode stint in Season 10 (2021), per @deathinparadise’s X post on November 18, 2020, and a cameo in Season 13 (2024), showing her enduring popularity.
Her exit was emotional—fans loved her chemistry with Richard Poole (Ben Miller) and Humphrey. The show explained it as Camille chasing ambition, not a forced departure. Unlike Ralf Little’s planned Neville Parker exit in 2024, Camille’s felt abrupt to some, with X posts like “Camille deserved better!” in March 2025. Sara’s return in later seasons softened the blow, but her Season 4 departure paved the way for new DSs like Florence Cassell (Joséphine Jobert).
Common Mistakes Fans Make
Fans mess up in a few ways. First, they assume Beyond Paradise is canceled because the BBC hasn’t officially announced Season 4. TV Zone UK’s April 21, 2025, report of July filming debunks this, but waiting for confirmation risks missing fan discussions on Reddit or Flickcore. Another mistake is expecting Beyond Paradise to be just like Death in Paradise. An IMDb review from April 2025 gripes it’s too dark, missing Saint Marie’s sunny vibe, but the show’s grittier tone, per Zahra Ahmadi (BBC News, April 2025), is intentional. Fans also skip Season 3, thinking Season 4 will stand alone. Without Rosie’s goodbye or Archie’s return, Season 4’s fostering and romance arcs will feel disjointed.
For Camille, fans assume she was fired or left due to drama. Sara Martins’ What’s on TV interview clarifies it was her choice for career growth. Some think she’s gone for good, missing her Season 10 and 13 cameos. Chasing spoilers early is another error—X posts after Beyond Paradise’s May 2, 2025, finale spilled Ryan’s arrival, like The Last of Us Season 2 leaks on May 22, 2025. For Death in Paradise, Season 4 spoilers about Camille’s Paris job still circulate on Reddit.
What Happens If You Don’t Get It Right?
Misjudging Beyond Paradise’s status means missing Season 4’s likely 2026 premiere, leaving you out of fan chats on X or Reddit’s r/Television. A 2023 Nielsen study says 65% of fans engage online, so spoilers like Archie’s Season 3 return can ruin surprises. Financially, subscribing to BritBox ($8.99/month) or iPlayer without watching Seasons 1-3 wastes money, as Season 4 builds on Humphrey and Martha’s fostering journey. Emotionally, skipping Season 3’s finale makes Season 4’s stakes—like Ryan’s integration—feel flat. For Death in Paradise, not knowing Camille’s exit details makes her Season 10 return confusing, diluting the franchise’s 135-country reach, per BBC.com.
If you assume Beyond Paradise is done, you’ll miss its 7 million-viewer draw and the chance to visit Looe, which saw a 15% tourism bump in 2023, per Cornwall Live. For Camille, thinking she was pushed out sours early seasons’ joy—her Paris move was a bold choice, not a snub. Spoilers are a risk—Beyond Paradise’s Season 3 ending and Death in Paradise’s Season 14 twists, like Mervin’s poisoned chef case, flooded X in 2025.
How to Get It Right
For Beyond Paradise, binge Seasons 1-3 on BBC iPlayer or BritBox now. Focus on Season 3, Episode 6 (May 2, 2025), for Rosie’s exit and Ryan’s arrival. Check TV Zone UK or RadioTimes for Season 4 updates—filming starts July 2025, per Facebook.com/TellyMix. Follow @BeyondPOfficial on X for news, like their August 2022 filming post. For Camille, rewatch Death in Paradise Season 4, Episode 8 on iPlayer or BritBox, and check Sara Martins’ 2015 What’s on TV interview for her exit reasoning. Mute #BeyondParadise and #DeathInParadise on X to avoid spoilers.
Visit Looe, Cornwall, for Shipton Abbott’s vibe—book via VisitCornwall.com for summer 2026 to align with Season 4 filming. Use a VPN (NordVPN, $3-$11/month) for iPlayer outside the UK. Join Reddit’s r/DeathInParadise or Flickcore post-watch to discuss Humphrey’s cases or Camille’s legacy. For Beyond Paradise, note its grittier tone—Season 3’s river body case sets up Season 4’s darker mysteries, per BBC News.
The Bigger Picture
Beyond Paradise is likely back for Season 4, filming in July 2025 for a 2026 release, keeping its 7 million viewers hooked with Humphrey and Martha’s quirky cases. Camille’s exit from Death in Paradise in 2015 was a career move, not a drama, and her cameos keep her alive in the franchise’s 8 million-viewer world. Get it right, and you’re ready for Shipton Abbott’s next puzzles and Saint Marie’s legacy. Get it wrong, and you’re dodging spoilers or missing the show’s heart. Binge now, plan your Looe trip, and stay tuned for more Devon mysteries.
