Overview
- The new series premieres at 9pm on Friday, 30 January 2026 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
- Don Warrington returns as Commissioner Selwyn Patterson, with the official synopsis saying he aims to regain the island’s trust after time away.
- Don Gilet’s DI Mervin Wilson heads fresh investigations as tension with his newly discovered half-brother Solomon escalates, with publicity teasing a poolside incident.
- Catherine Garton joins as Sergeant Mattie Fletcher following Ginny Holder’s departure, with colleagues helping her settle as strands of her past are hinted.
- The run is reported to comprise eight Friday-night episodes and features guest stars including Siobhan Finneran, Scarlett Alice Johnson, Hermione Norris, Steffan Rhodri and Ben Willbond.