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The new series of Beyond Paradise is coming to an end, and Humphrey Goodman (played by Kris Marshall) still has a tough decision to make.

The detective had been told by his new boss, James Smith (Vincent Franklin), that he must fire a member of the Shipton Abbott police force, following news that his former boss, CS Charlie Woods (played by Jade Harrison), had transferred to a different division.

Discussing his co-star's departure and being made to let go of one of his colleagues, Kris told Express.co.uk exclusively: "I mean, it's that paradox, isn't it, about TV detectives, they're sort of fish out of water, they don't really like rules, and yet they exist in one of the most sort of institutional, authoritarian hierarchies, the police force.

"He hates any kind of authority, he hates rules, he hates being told what he has to do, and so it's thrust upon him, and it literally comes knocking on his door as it does. You know, he really detests that, really dislikes it, and he doesn't like the pressure."

When discussing his new superior and recent arrival, portrayed by Vincent, the Humphrey Goodman star continued, "And it's held by the fact that, in terms of the storyline, you know, Vincent Franklin, who is just an absolute genius actor playing his sort of nemesis in this.

"It just adds to that sort of, and he does it with such beautiful greasiness. It's sort of wonderful. It sort of adds to the pressure for Humphrey, and so it's a real stress for Humphrey moving forward because he is a kind of, like, bury your head in the sand kind of guy, when it comes to things like that.

"Solving puzzles or crimes or, you know, he's like a dog with a bone. But, you know, when it comes to sort of real life, he's like, well, surely if I put my head over here, that will just go away."

Despite being told that he must fire one of his colleagues, Humphrey has yet to tell them the truth. However, fans have come up with their own theories about who the detective will choose, with many believing he will sacrifice his own job.

Others think that PC Kelby Hartford will leave and go travelling with Zoe. One fan theorised, "Humphrey leaves to save the station and takes a job in Saint Marie."

Another agreed, "Could this be his last outing as they are looking to reduce staff? May he goes to save the others?"

"Is Kelby going to leave to go travelling with Zoe?" someone else predicted.

Another stated, "Zoe off to Dolphin Cove would be great!!! Kelby in tow even more amazing (as long as he comes back)
Poor Esther."

Beyond Paradise is available to watch on BBC iPlayer and airs on Friday at 8pm.