BBC Beyond Paradise viewers left having 'nightmares' after latest episode
BBC Beyond Paradise fans were left scared after they were left terrified by the show's opening scene
The latest episode of Beyond Paradise took a chilling turn on Friday evening, as viewers were greeted with a scene featuring two farmers, a father and his daughter, eerily hanging corn dolls in a barn at night.
A mysterious noise prompts the daughter to investigate, only to be struck down by an unseen assailant. Her father rushes to her aid following her scream, only for them both to be confronted by a sinister figure donning a corn man mask.
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The unsettling opening sequence had audiences flocking to social media to voice their unease, with many deeming it excessively spooky.
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The official Beyond Paradise X account ominously posted about the episode: "Nightmares, nightmares forever."
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This sentiment was echoed by viewers, with one commenting: "Okay so yeah that is me having nightmares for the next week," reports the Express. While another emphatically stated: "And that is a hard no thank you from me."
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Comments continued to pour in, with one person noting: "This episode is very spooky." And another saying: "I dibb this as the Halloween episode."
Some fans drew parallels between the corn man and familiar figures from Doctor Who, with one remarking: "Corn man in Beyond Paradise reminds me of those Scarecrows from Doctor Who" and another agreeing: "That thing is giving scarecrows from Doctor Who!"
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Despite the frights, the eerie spectacle won over several viewers, with one particularly impressed fan exclaiming: "Oh my god that shot of the scarecrow in front of the fire is mental! That was so cool!"
The eerie events unfolding on the island included knocked-over milk containers in the barn and hay set ablaze on the farm. Meanwhile, as the team endeavored to unmask the individual behind the unsettling cornman disguise, DI Humphrey was navigating his personal life.
A poignant moment showed Humphrey and Martha Lloyd escorting their new foster child, Rosie, to her first day at Shipton Abbott's Primary School, offering words of reassurance to calm her nerves.
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Prior to the series' commencement, actress Sally Bretton discussed the challenges Humphrey and Martha faced in caring for Rosie, highlighting the delicate balance they had to maintain. Bretton shared: "The balancing act is challenging. On paper, Martha was supposed to be the primary carer, especially with Humphrey's work commitments, but she ends up taking on a lot more than expected.
"She is managing her business, looking after Rosie, and trying to keep everything in order - it's a lot. But despite the struggles, they both fall in love with Rosie, and it becomes a deeply rewarding experience for them.
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"They go through a whole range of emotions, but in the end, it's something they'll always look back on as a very special chapter in their lives."
Beyond Paradise is ON BBC One on Fridays and on BBC iPlayer