‘Brilliant’ crime drama is a must-watch for fans of BBC’s Death in Paradise
The Australia-set TV drama first landed on screens back in 2022 and stars actors Greta Scacchi and Bryan Brown
If you miss having new episodes of Death in Paradise to look forward to, this Australia-set crime drama could be the perfect replacement.
Darby and Joan first landed on TV screens back in 2022 before returning with a second season in 2024.
The drama stars Greta Scacchi and Bryan Brown, and has proven to be a hit with TV fans.
The series follows retired Australian detective Jack Darby (Bryan) and widowed English nurse, Joan Kirkhope (Greta), as they form an unlikely partnership while searching for answers surrounding her husband’s death.
Darby and Joan is currently airing on U&Drama, but is also available to stream on U in the UK.
Darby and Joan first aired in 2022 before returning with a second season in 2024 (Image: Vince Valitutti/AcornTV)
The synopsis reads: “Widowed English nurse Joan Kirkhope is on a quest to find answers about her husband’s mysterious death, while ex-detective Jack Darby has taken to the open road to escape his past.
“But when they collide in the Australian outback and become drawn into a series of mysteries, this unlikely investigative duo soon realises the most intriguing puzzle they face is each other.”
Jolene Anderson also stars in the series. Guest stars in the first season include Heather Mitchell, Anna McGahan, John Waters, Angie Milliken, Caroline Gillmer, and Casey Donovan.
Season two welcomes the likes of Sigrid Thornton, Brett Climo, John Jarratt, Debra Lawrence, and Miriama Smith as guest stars.
Each series consists of eight episodes and was created by Glenys Rowe and Phillip Gwynne, with scenes filmed in Queensland.
The series stars Greta Scacchi and Bryan Brown (Image: Vince Valitutti/AcornTV)
Fans have praised Darby and Joan on social media, branding it “excellent” and a “pleasure to watch”.
“Just finished watching the excellent second season of #DarbyAndJoan on #AcornTV. Likeable characters, fun mysteries, and gorgeous scenery that makes us want to drive the open roads of Australia! Here’s hoping there will be another season,” one person wrote.
A second TV fan added: “Where is #DarbyAndJoan S3? This little gem could be the #DowntonAbbey of #DownUnder; seriously, not kidding.”
Meanwhile, a third viewer wrote: “The ABC’s #DarbyAndJoan has a very Death in Paradise vibe to it,” while another simply said: “Good acting, great story, just a pleasure to watch.”
Darby and Joan is available to watch on Drama on Wednesdays at 8pm, and is available to stream on U.
