Former detective Dennis Crown has swapped the chaos of the UK for a quieter life running a bar in Benidorm. But when tourists start turning up dead, he's reluctantly drawn back into detective work-egged on by his barmaid Rosa, a crime drama superfan. With Dennis's real-world experience and Rosa's encyclopaedic TV knowledge, each episode sees the duo tackling a new murder in paradise, whilst trying to remain on the right side of the local Spanish cops.
Benidorm Is Murder (Season 1)
Mis-Take That (Episode 1) 9.0
Air date: 2026-07-30
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Chaos erupts when a singer in a Take That tribute band is found dead in the Hotel Ahora pool. Former detective Dennis and his crime-obsessed barmaid Rosa investigate the murder, which is complicated by a prior lovers' quarrel.
Die Laughing (Episode 2) 8.5
Air date: 2026-08-06
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: At the Laughter Lounge, Frank Mann hosts faded game-show star Vince Starky, whose comeback could save debt-ridden owner Ziggy. When doorman Paco finds a rooftop corpse, Dennis uncovers suspicious clues and Rosa unearths grudges, debts and secrets. Can they persuade reluctant Maria that the killer is hiding in plain sight?
Henidorm (Episode 3) 6.5
Air date: 2026-08-13
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: The morning after a hen night, one of the party is found murdered. As Rosa digs deep, the investigation takes a turn, exposing resentments, competing loyalties and pent-up frustrations.
Eyes Down (Episode 4) 8.0
Air date: 2026-08-20
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: When the dead body of a local euro-million winner is found alongside bingo-related clues, Dennis and Rosa must follow a money trail, as old rivalries and simmering grievances surface.
Summery Justice (Episode 5) 8.5
Air date: 2026-08-27
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: A wealthy man is found dead on the beach during a day out with family and friends.
Episode 6 (Episode 6) 7.0
Air date: 2026-09-03
Seasons
Episodes 6