One BBC crime drama which was axed nine years ago has been dubbed dubbed the perfect binge-watch for Beyond Paradise fans.14:29, 20 Jul 2026Updated 16:36, 20 Jul 2026Crime drama fans "hooked" on a throwback series have issued a call to the BBC.‌The Coroner originally aired on the channel back in 2015 but was axed two years later after just two series. It features the likes of Claire Goose, who has starred in Death in Paradise and Gone, along with her fellow Casualty star Matt Bardock.‌Filmed in Devon, the BBC series follows the life of solicitor Jane Kennedy (Claire) who decides to leave her current lifestyle and return to her hometome of Lighthaven.‌While back in the fictional town, she steps into the role of local Coroner, investigating unexplained fatalities, she finds herself working in close quarters with Detective Sergeant Davey Higgins (Matt), who also happens to be her childhood flame, reports Devon Live.Since its broadcast, viewers have lavished praise on the crime-drama, with many disappointed that only two series were produced.‌One fan remarked: "This is an excellent show. Sadly, it was only around for 2 seasons (20 episodes). Claire Goose plays the Coroner of Devon. She is very warm and friendly, but also very professional. She has a great mix of determination to get things done, and yet she treats people very nicely. I am very impressed with her ability to give such a balanced performance."Another viewer commented: "Original The Coroner (2015/16) was a fresh take on the mystery genre - not all the deaths were homicides and the lead characters' scenarios were different to many other series. Plus, the Devon location is great. It's a shame there aren't more episodes - even though it's been a while, this drama could easily continue."‌A third fan enthused: "10/10 Really enjoyed this. Beautiful scenery and great characters. Just started watching this and now hooked."While a fourth shared: " Need a Season 3. Why are there no more shows? It was left with a cliffhanger! I really enjoyed watching here in the US via Britbox."‌Created by Sally Abbott, who has family in the South Hams area of Devon, she detailed that she instantly knew the series had to be filmed in the county.Writing on the BBC's writers' room blog, she said: "As well as our six regulars, we also have a seventh character – the biggest one of all – South Devon. It's a gloriously beautiful place – lots of sea, rolling countryside and strangely old-fashioned, archetypally "British"."We knew we'd be selling it overseas, and it was a chance to have dark stories set against gorgeous locations. Will and Ceri were keen to have as much of the show set outside as possible. After working on shows where you can only write 8 pages on location, it was a luxury to write 80% of it outside."Article continues belowThe Coroner is now available to watch on Prime Video and NOW TV