BBC Beyond Paradise fans issue same complaint over 'spooky' episode

The latest episode of Beyond Paradise had viewers on the edge of their seats with a chilling start that saw two farmers, a father and his daughter, eerily hanging corn dolls in a barn under the cover of darkness.

Tension escalated when the daughter, investigating a strange noise, was suddenly floored by an unseen assailant.

The situation turned even more sinister as they encountered a creepy figure donning a corn man mask in the doorway.

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Audiences were quick to express their unease on social media, with many finding the drama's opening too terrifying for comfort.

The official Beyond Paradise account ominously posted about the episode: "Nightmares, nightmares forever."

Viewers echoed this sentiment, with one commenting: "Okay so yeah that is me having nightmares for the next week."

Another emphatically stated: "And that is a hard no thank you from me." Comments continued to pour in, with one person noting: "This episode is very spooky."

While another tweeted: "I dibb this as the Halloween episode."

Some fans experienced déjà vu, drawing parallels between the corn man and 's scarecrows, as one viewer remarked: "Corn man in Beyond Paradise reminds me of those Scarecrows from Doctor Who"

Another agreed, saying: "That thing is giving scarecrows from Doctor Who!"

Despite the frights, there were those who reveled in the horror, with a fan praising: "Oh my god that shot of the scarecrow in front of the fire is mental! That was so cool!"

The mysterious events unfolded with eerie incidents such as knocked-over milk containers in the barn and hay fires on the farm, as the team worked to unmask the person behind the ominous cornman disguise.

Meanwhile, DI Humphrey (Kris Marshall) had his hands full on the home front, reports .

In a poignant scene, viewers saw Humphrey and Martha Lloyd (Sally Bretton) accompany their new foster daughter Rosie (Bella Rei Blue Stevenson) to her first day at Shipton Abbott's Primary School, where they helped calm her nerves with words of reassurance.

Before the series began, Sally Bretton, who plays Martha Lloyd, discussed the challenges the couple would face as they adjusted to life with Rosie.

In an interview, 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.

"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 available to watch on BBC iPlayer.