TVTV NewsITVDeath in Paradise fans are in for a treat with this upcoming cosy crime drama on ITV.Hayley Anderson Screen Time TV Reporter10:45, 30 Jun 2026ITV will shortly be showcasing an "sharp" detective drama that's ideal for Death in Paradise fans.‌Death in Paradise is currently on hiatus from broadcasting new episodes, with the BBC One favourite set to return later this year for its customary Christmas special.‌However, in the interim, there's another detective drama on the horizon, also set on a stunning island, which could become fans' new go-to series.‌Blue Murder Motel centres on retired police officers and married couple Vinny (played by Michala Banas) and Cole (Brett Tucker) who abandon their careers to manage a motel in a New Zealand beachside town.Yet their lives take an unforeseen twist when a corpse is discovered and the retired detectives find themselves pulled back into the realm of criminal investigation.‌Similar to Death in Paradise, Blue Murder Motel centres around a fresh puzzling case in each episode.Originally broadcast on TVNZ 1 in New Zealand at the beginning of the year, the cosy crime series has subsequently been acquired by ITV in the UK and Acorn TV for the US and Canada.Thus far, there's been no confirmation regarding precisely when Blue Murder Motel will debut on ITV, though it's anticipated to arrive within the coming months.‌While one viewer on Instagram described it as "excellent", another on IMDb wrote: "This is such a light and fun series, real pleasure to just relax and enjoy. Michala and Brett have effortless chemistry."A third remarked: "Just binged the first six episodes on ABC iview and had to pause to say how much fun this new show is."‌As one fellow viewer put it: "It's funny, cozy and surprisingly sharp, with great chemistry, small-town chaos and a mystery that hooks you fast."Perfect comfort-crime vibes and I can't wait to keep watching."Currently, just the one series of Blue Murder Motel exists, though it has since been commissioned for a second run, meaning fans can look forward to more adventures from Vinny and Cole.Article continues belowBlue Murder Motel will be available to watch on ITV.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌ITVBBC1Death in Paradise