Death in Paradise gets first international adaptation, set in Croatia
The BBC crime drama Death in Paradise will have its first international adaptation, a Croatian series called Ubojstvo u raju, set on the island of Brač for broadcaster HRT1.
1 / 2
The story, neutrally told
Mixed · 2Death in Paradise, the BBC crime series, will get its first international adaptation, in Croatia. VarietyLC “Crime series “Death in Paradise” will get its first international adaptation – in Croatia.” Read at Variety ↗ Daily ExpressR “Death in Paradise will receive its first international adaptation in Croatia” Read at Daily Express ↗ Left · 1The Croatian version, called "Ubojstvo u raju", will be set in a fictional island community on the island of Brač, with production in and around Supetar, and principal photography is planned for spring 2027. VarietyLC “The non-English crime drama will bring its mixture of whodunnit mystery and paradise location to the Croatian island of Brač. Principal photography is planned for spring 2027.”“It will be set in a fictional island community, with production taking place in and around Supetar.” Read at Variety ↗ Left · 1It will be produced for HRT1 by CGM Films, which is already behind "Sram", whereas the original UK series is made by Fremantle company Red Planet Pictures for the BBC; the format is distributed internationally by BBC Studios. VarietyLC “will be produced for HRT1 by CGM Films, already behind “Sram.””“The format – and series – are internationally distributed by BBC Studios.” Read at Variety ↗
Left · 1Producers Bruno Mustić and Ivan Lovreček lead the project, with Jelena Gavrilović joining as director, Sonja Tarokić and Valentina Batalić writing, and Maja Fišter as HRT's commissioning editor, according to Variety. VarietyLC “The series will be helmed by the same producers, Bruno Mustić and Ivan Lovreček, with Jelena Gavrilović joining the project as director.”“The series will be written by Sonja Tarokić and Valentina Batalić, with Maja Fišter serving as the commissioning editor for HRT.” Read at Variety ↗ Mixed · 2The story centres on Petar, a detective who feels out of place, and the local police team, particularly Marina, whose understanding of the island challenges his methods. VarietyLC “At the heart of the story is the relationship between Petar, a detective who feels out of place, and the local police team.” Read at Variety ↗ Daily ExpressR “The programme will centre on 'out of place' detective Petar and a local police squad including Marina” Read at Daily Express ↗ Mixed · 2Mustić and Lovreček said in a statement they would bring "that same blend of murder mystery, humor, warmth and strong sense of place" and create "an authentically Croatian world with characters and cases rooted in Adriatic Island life". VarietyLC “We want to adapt the series to Croatian culture, creating an authentically Croatian world with characters and cases rooted in Adriatic Island life,” they said.” Read at Variety ↗ Daily ExpressR “We want to adapt the series to Croatian culture, creating an authentically Croatian world with characters and cases rooted in Adriatic Island life.” Read at Daily Express ↗
Mixed · 2Lovreček told Variety the original is a well-established brand in Croatia for over a decade and that the team is not simply moving the series to a Croatian location. VarietyLC “The original series has been a well-established and recognizable brand in Croatia for over a decade.” Read at Variety ↗ Daily ExpressR “We are not simply moving the original series to a Croatian location.” Read at Daily Express ↗ Mixed · 2Rose Hughes, SVP Global Format Sales at BBC Studios, said the company was delighted to see CGM Films bring the format to Croatia and looked forward to seeing how they make it uniquely Croatian. VarietyLC “We’re delighted to see CGM Films bring the format to Croatia for its first-ever international adaptation” Read at Variety ↗ Daily ExpressR “look forward to seeing how they make it uniquely Croatian against a stunning new backdrop.” Read at Daily Express ↗ Left · 1The original, created by Robert Thorogood, has reached more than 230 territories; its 16th series is in production and it has been recommissioned for a 17th, and it has two spin-offs, Beyond Paradise and Return to Paradise. VarietyLC “has reached audiences in more than 230 territories”“its 16th series is currently in production, with the show already recommissioned for Season 17.” Read at Variety ↗
Right · 1The Daily Express, citing the Mirror and Variety, also recalled the BBC's renewal of the show for two more series, with BBC Drama director Lindsay Salt calling it "a global phenomenon". Daily ExpressR “Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, stated: "Death in Paradise is a global phenomenon”“reports the Mirror.” Read at Daily Express ↗
Every sentence links to the reporting it rests on. The pill in front of each says where its sources sit: Left, Centre or Right when one side supplies at least half of them, Mixed when they are evenly split. The number is how many outlets it cites.
Left1 outlet
- Framing
- Trade-press exclusive focused on the production details of the Croatian adaptation, with extensive producer and broadcaster quotes.
- Emphasis
- Cast and crew, broadcaster HRT1, filming location and schedule, and the producers' plans to make the show authentically Croatian.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not discuss the BBC's recent renewal announcements beyond noting Season 17.
- For example
-
“Crime series “Death in Paradise” will get its first international adaptation – in Croatia.” — Variety
Centre0 outlets
No centre outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
Right1 outlet
- Framing
- Fan-oriented entertainment piece reworking Variety's exclusive, presenting the Croatian show as an expansion of a beloved BBC franchise.
- Emphasis
- The BBC original, its stars and spin-offs, and BBC renewal quotes.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Leaves out the filming date, HRT1, director and writers, and the Supetar location.
- Charged language
- “cherished crime drama”“loyal legion of fans”“sun-soaked series”
- For example
-
“The cherished crime drama, which first broadcast in 2011, is now transporting viewers to Croatia” — Daily Express
“has won over a loyal legion of fans” — Daily Express
What every side reports
- Death in Paradise is getting its first international adaptation, in Croatia.
- The Croatian version is called Ubojstvo u raju and is set on the island of Brač.
- CGM Films is producing it, and BBC Studios' Rose Hughes welcomed the deal.
Death in Paradise other
The Croatian producers say they will keep the original's blend of mystery, humour and warmth while rooting the series in Adriatic island life.
“We are not simply moving the original series to a Croatian location.” — Variety
BBC organisation
BBC Studios, through Rose Hughes, welcomed the adaptation as the show's first-ever international one; BBC Drama's Lindsay Salt calls the original a global phenomenon.
“We’re delighted to see CGM Films bring the format to Croatia for its first-ever international adaptation” — Variety
“Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, stated: "Death in Paradise is a global phenomenon” — Daily Express
Left1 article
-
Neutral Detailed trade exclusive on the Croatian remake's creative team, setting and ambitions.
Centre0 articles
No coverage yet.
Right1 article
-
International Death in Paradise series confirmed as creators praise BBC drama
Celebratory Fan-friendly rewrite of Variety's report, emphasising the BBC franchise's success and praise from its creators.
- 13 Oct 13:49 First VarietyLC ‘Death in Paradise’ Gets Its First International Adaptation in Croatia, Promises ‘Murder Mystery, Humor, Warmth and a Strong Sense of Place’ (EXCLUSIVE)
- 13 Oct 18:31 +4h 41m Daily ExpressR International Death in Paradise series confirmed as creators praise BBC drama
Times are when each article was published, or when we first saw it if the outlet gave no time.
Ask about this story
Loading…