Death in Paradise fans are in for an emotional rollercoaster ride this week when Commissioner Selwyn Patterson‘s daughter – played by Genesis Lynea – shows up in Saint Marie.
First look pictures of episode 5 (Friday, February 3, 2023) show the new character arriving in the island paradise.
But how will the rather grumpy Commissioner get along with his secret daughter?
And is Andrina Harper here to stay? Here’s what we know!
Genesis Lynea plays the Commissioner’s daughter Andrina Harper in Death in Paradise
Actress Genesis Lynea joins the cast of Death in Paradise as Commissioner Selwyn Patterson’s daughter…
You know, the daughter he didn’t know he had until shocking scenes at the end of series 11!
Silent Witness fans will know Genesis well, from her role as Simone in the BBC One show.
Sadly, the popular character left at the end of series 25 for a new life abroad.
Little did we know she meant Saint Marie!
What else has Death in Paradise star Genesis Lynea been in?
Bermudan-born Genesis, 33, attended the BRIT School for the performing arts when she was growing up, and became best pals with Jessie J.
She appeared in musicals and Jessie’s Do It Like a Dude video in 2010, but then landed roles in TV.
Her first big TV role was in Casualty.
Between 2019 and 2020, she played the character of Archie Hudson, who clashed with Connie.
Between 2021 and 2022, she played Dr Simon Tyler in Silent Witness.
Genesis then appeared on the Netflix fantasy drama, Shadow and Bone as Natacha.
She’s also played Maddie Harper in 4 O’Clock Club and, more recently, Geraldine Newcopse in A Discovery of Witches, and Sam in The Baby.
Death in Paradise series 12 episode 5 preview
BBC One is keeping the details of Death in Paradise series 12 episode 5 close to their chest for now…
However, they have told us that the team investigate the murder of a former children’s home resident.
Vincent Petit meets a grisly end while revisiting his former home to deliver a speech about how his time there helped shape his life.
Darlene and Marlon track prime suspect Marianne, who was spotted at the scene with a knife in her hand.
Meanwhile, Marlon sits his sergeant’s exams, and Selwyn meets his daughter Andrina for the first time.
Genesis Lynea plays Andrina Harper in Death in Paradise
First look pictures of Andrina Harper’s appearance in episode 5 show the new character walking off the boat.
She’s wearing shades, and looks cool as…
So how will she get along with her rather stuffy and emotionally-constipated dad?
More pictures show the couple having an evening dinner together.
But, we have to admit, things appear strained.
How will they get on after so many years apart? And will Andrina decide to stay?
When did the Commissioner find out he had a daughter?
Selwyn discovered he had a secret daughter at the end of Death in Paradise series 11.
Viewers had been introduced to journalist Maggie Harper, played by Orla Brady, who arrived on the island to interview chess champion Julius Rotfeld.
We soon discovered that Maggie had visited Saint Marie before…
And had enjoyed a passionate relationship with Commissioner Selwyn.
During their at-first awkward catch-up, Maggie revealed she had a grown-up daughter.
As some viewers had already guessed, Maggie later revealed her daughter was Selwyn’s – and she had never told him of her existence.
She showed him a photo of their daughter on her phone, but viewers did not see the image on the screen.
Now, in season 12, Andrina Harper has arrived, we assume wanting a relationship with her dad.
But will Orla Brady ever return as Maggie?
Sparks flew last time Maggie and Selwyn were together!
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Death in Paradise airs every Friday on BBC One at 9pm.
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