Death in Paradise

During a seance, a plantation owner meets his end, prompting his family to claim a ghost was responsible. Undeterred, Humphrey resolves to uncover a more rational cause for the death, clearly, firmly rejecting the supernatural explanation that the relatives offered.

Stab in the Dark is a self‑contained programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the episode genre, offering a concise narrative that unfolds over its runtime. The story centres on the sudden death of a plantation owner who collapses during a seance. His relatives are quick to attribute the tragedy to a supernatural cause, insisting that a ghost is responsible for the fatal incident. Humphrey, however, refuses to accept the spectral explanation. He is determined to uncover a more logical, evidence‑based reason for the owner’s demise, and he pursues the facts with a sceptical eye. The tension in the episode arises from the clash between the family’s belief in the paranormal and Humphrey’s insistence on a rational inquiry. This conflict drives the plot forward, as the characters grapple with whether the death was the work of an unseen spirit or something that can be explained by ordinary means.