Outraged Death in Paradise fans fume after iconic actress Hayley Mills killed off just minutes into her appearance
DEATH in Paradise fans have been left fuming after iconic actress Haley Mills was killed off just minutes into her appearance on the show. The Academy Award-winning actress played Nancy Martin, a nursing home resident who was enjoying a visit from her cousin Eloise (played Juliet Cowan), who was from the U.K.
Furious Fans Outraged Over Killing off Hayley Mills in the New Season of Death in Paradise
Hayley, 77, joined Death in Paradise as a guest star in the second episode of the new series. However, she was brutally murdered with her own knitting needle just minutes into the episode, which aired on Sunday evening. Not only did Hayley quickly clash with her arch-bingo-nemesis, Barbara (Ellie Haddington), but it became clear she was dead when the camera cut to her alone on a bench.
Clueless Murder in Death in Paradise Angers Fans Over Few Screen Minutes for Hayley Mills
Soon, Ralf Little’s DI Neville Parker and the Saint Marie police force were called in to solve the case, making for an exciting episode. However, some Death in Paradise fans were not satisfied, expressing disappointment over how little screen time legendary actress Hayley Mills was given after building up her guest appearance.
“I know they have not just killed Hayley Mills off in the first 5mins?” a third wary viewer asked.
While a fourth said:
“We’re getting flashbacks, right? Because having a British acting legend in the show just to kill her in the first 5 minutes is quite harsh otherwise…”
Disappointed Fans Question the Dismissal of Hayley Mills in the Latest Death in Paradise
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, to voice their disappointment, one fan said: “Death in Paradise, nooo. Why get an iconic actress like Hayley Mills to guest star then bump her character off after 2 mins?”
“Hayley Mills getting a trip to the Caribbean for three minutes of acting. Good move!” another criticised.
Fallout of British Acting Icon Being Killed off in Death in Paradise
Thankfully, fans were treated to flashbacks and Hayley returned periodically throughout the episode, but it’s clear viewers would have liked to have seen more of her. Having Hayley Mills on the series was a dream come true for Ralf Little, who plays Never Parker, was thrilled to have The Parent Trap actress guest-star on Death in Paradise.
Ralf Little, who plays Never Parker, was thrilled to have The Parent Trap actress guest-star on Death in Paradise.