“DEATH IN PARADISE” NEWS

Shantol Jackson, on the record, discusses her “Death in Paradise” character D.S. Naomi Thomas

What does Shantol Jackson have to say about D.S. Naomi Thomas?

Shantol Jackson, a Death in Paradise series regular since Jennie Paddon’s season 11 premiere “Last Call to Honoré”, has more than proven her abilities. Jackson’s character, D.S. Naomi Thomas, is a fan favourite. Anyone with a modicum of intelligence will recognise this point as factually accurate. Jackson, with the season 13 premiere fast approaching, sits down and discusses the immediate future for both the series and her character.

This series marks the 100th episode of Death in Paradise, how does it feel to be part of this series at such a monumental milestone?

To be a part of anything monumental is a privilege. I used to watch the very first series with my dad, so being a part of its legacy now is incredible!

How does Naomi deal with the news that the Commissioner has been shot in the first episode?

It was devastating. The Commissioner is a beloved character and has…