BBC Death in Paradise fans say the same thing about new spin-off with first female lead

BBC Return to Paradise fans said the same thing as they tuned in to watch the Death in Paradise spin-off on Friday night.

Anna Samson has taken on the role of the show's first female lead, Mackenzie Clarke, while Lloyd Griffith plays her sidekick, Colin Cartwright.

While fans had mixed opinions about the spin-off, they were thrilled to see Ardal O'Hanlon, who played former detective Jack Mooney, return. Ardal has taken on the role of Mackenzie's boss in the new series.

During one scene, Mackenzie phoned Jack, who was in London, although the conversation was somewhat mysterious.

"Mooney," he said as he answered the phone, to which Mackenzie pleaded: "Don't hang up."

He continued: "I am actually at work," and Mackenzie continued, "Yes, obviously. What is the situation? Is there going to be an inquiry?"

Jack hesitated as he explained: "No, I am pretty happy with my mobile plan at the moment. More data than I could ever need, thank you."

Mackenzie quickly realised her boss couldn't talk as she said: "I need to know."

However, Jack quickly made his excuses as he was being watched by another officer, so he hung up the phone.

Taking to social media to share their thoughts about Ardal's return, one fan said: "So great to see Jack Mooney back. Absolutely love him."

Another agreed: "MY FAVE MY FAVE MY FAVEEEEEEE."

A third added: "Yaaaaaaaaaay my fave irish DI is back," while someone else went on to say: "Jack Mooney return finally."

A fifth shared their excitement: "Oommmmggg what??? Please tell me this will be available on Britbox starting Friday."

When speaking about Ardal's return Anna revealed: "We can expect Ardal to make more than one appearance than just in the first episode because he plays my boss back at the Metropolitan