'NEW DYNAMIC'
DEATH in Paradise fans have praised newcomer Sergeant Naomi Thomas after she replaced Florence Cassell on Friday's episode.
BBC One viewers were devastated after Florence said an emotional goodbye to San Marie and DI Neville Parker after her undercover mission came to an end earlier last month.
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With big shoes to fill, actress Shantol Jackson replaced Joséphine Jobert as the new sergeant and fans have flocked to social media to give their verdict.
Viewers were also delighted that Darlene Curtis played by Ginny Holder had become a permanent member of the team after she joined as a voluntary police officer.
One fan wrote: "Darlene working in the police station, love it. This is a good team. #DeathInParadise"
Another posted: "Naomi and Darlene are so good. Loving this new dynamic."
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A third shared: "Go on Darlene!! @deathinparadise she's really trying her best. It's so good. #DeathinParadise"
"Love #DeathInParadise and the two new girls in the police dept, great additon." another commented.
"Naomi is a Queen and I love that she's nicked Florence’s detective wardrobe," someone else tweeted.
It comes after actress Josephine Jobert confirmed that DS Florence Cassell has left the hit crime show "for good".
The TV star said that she won't be returning to the island as her character makes a fresh start somewhere new.
“Yeah, she's been through a lot and she's been shot once, almost died the second time, she told Digital Spy.
“She lost her husband and is still grieving, but I mean, she's getting better and better.
“I think it's good for her to leave for good."
Florence's departure comes after Neville was brutally friend-zoned by his deputy Florence after she told him they were "just friends".
Speaking about how Neville will cope after Florence's departure, she said: "I haven't read the script, so I don't know what they're gonna do with that!
“He's gonna be sad."
FOND FAREWELL
A recent showed the undercover detective's cover blown, after she'd been living with suspect Miranda Priestly working as an au-pair for her daughter using the name Celeste.
However, things came to a dramatic end after Florence had a gun turned to her by Miranda, after it was realised she murdered her own mum.
Miranda led Florence into a field and had her on her knees, ready to shoot.
However, DC Cassell managed to draw her own pistol and shoot Miranda in the side before placing her under arrest for multiple murders.
Following the heroic act, Neville Parker (Ralph Little) raced to her, before it was announced that she would be leaving the island.
The emotional scene saw Florence say her goodbyes to everyone before being driven away in a taxi.
As she looked out the window of the vehicle wiping her tears, it seemed like the fans were doing the same.
They all flooded to Twitter to share their thoughts on the shocking end.
One wrote: "Florence leaving Death in Paradise is proof to me that all good things must come to an end."
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Another said: "Florence leaving death in paradise has BROKEN me", as a fellow fan added: "why am I crying at death in paradise."
Another posted: "@Josie_official i’m gonna miss you so much, thank you for bringing so much excitement and fun with Florence on death in paradise."
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