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Season 1 – Paradise

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A security service team gets assigned to safeguard a former president.
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Paradise — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Teeming with heady concepts and themes, Paradise is an overstuffed but addictively ambitious reunion of Sterling K. Brown and creator Dan Fogelman.

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Doreen St. Felix The New Yorker Mar 8
Much of “Paradise” is hammy as hell... Marsden and Brown are actors who know how to harness the saccharine, though, burning sugar in order to give the narrative dimension. Go to Full Review Liz Shannon Miller Consequence Mar 4
What was most exciting about this first season of Paradise was the momentum it was able to maintain — it had big “limited series” energy, each episode playing like creator Dan Fogelman wasn’t holding anything back for a second season. Go to Full Review Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) Feb 19
Sterling K. Brown is eminently watchable and a gifted actor who persuasively sells the roiling emotions inside Xavier. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) Aug 4
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Although the show is from Dan Fogelman, who created the subtle and complex This Is Us, some dialogue in Paradise is bad enough to set your teeth on edge. Go to Full Review Marlon Wallace The M Report (WBOC.com) Jul 12
So far, it's been doing that same thing that This Is Us and ABC's Lost (2004) did by giving us flashbacks of various characters, doing mini-character studies that have been compelling. Go to Full Review Rachel Ho Exclaim! May 14
While the whodunnit elements create the series' initial hook, it's the unravelling of both characters, especially Marsden's President Bradford, as complex individuals that holds the attention. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Glenn D. @Demando Jan 14 This was a very solid show with some great lead acting. Unique plot that was pretty out there but not so hard to follow you felt like you had to work to watch it. Look forward to season 2! See more Ali s @Ahlee.s Jan 9 Dan Fogelman has proven once again that he is a creative genius. Paradise is a top-notch must see that takes the political thriller and turns it into a haunting post-apocalyptic masterpiece. Sterling K. Brown delivers a powerhouse performance, and his chemistry with James Marsden is incredible. Their acting styles complement each other perfectly to drive the show’s high stakes tension. I’m hyped to see where Season 2 goes next month! With the story finally heading outside the bunker, the world is opening up in a big way. If you love the desperate survival and character depth of The Last of Us or The Walking Dead, this is the crossover vibe you’ve been waiting for. Gritty, smart, and completely unpredictable. Season 2 is the TV event of early 2026! See more William V. @Bill49 Jan 5 Just finished binge watching season 1 of Paradise. Ww liked it. Drama, science fiction (a little bit), and thriller. I enjoy secret service, FBI, or special forces people who have to try to save the world. Lots of hand to hand fighting and heads exploding. But also a good story. Season 2 starts rolling out in February 2026, weekly. See more Steven B. @xqqqzme1 Jan 5 Episode 7 of the first season deserves an award. Very good show. See more Neverann H Jan 4 Different type of series. See more David H. @mhamm Jan 3 Edge-of-your-seat thriller with excellent and multilayered performances by Sterling K Brown, Julianne Nicholson, and James Marsden. I cannot wait for Season 2! See more Read all reviews
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Dan Fogelman

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Sterling K. Brown

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James Marsden

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Krys Marshall

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Julianne Nicholson

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Sarah Shahi

Actor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 26, 2025 Wildcat Is Down It's just another day in Paradise until Agent Xavier Collins discovers one of the world's most powerful individuals has been murdered; Xavier analyzes the crime scene while recalling his complex relationship with the victim. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 28, 2025 Sinatra Agent Xavier Collins is interrogated; Samantha Redmond (codename Sinatra) begins to reassure the community as she reflects on how she got to Paradise. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 28, 2025 The Architect of Social Well-Being Xavier seeks answers on his own and cautiously turns to Dr. Gabriela Torabi; Billy and Jane feel the pressure from Robinson's investigation. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 4, 2025 Agent Billy Pace The citizens of Paradise celebrate at the annual carnival; Xavier and Billy delve deeper into their investigation. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 11, 2025 In the Palaces of Crowned Kings Xavier faces the consequences of his investigation, forcing him to consider how to proceed. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 18, 2025 You Asked for Miracles Xavier and Robinson set their plans in motion, while Sinatra works to preserve the status quo in Paradise. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 25, 2025 The Day Sinatra and Xavier confront the past, returning to the harrowing day that brought them to Paradise. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 4, 2025 The Man Who Kept the Secrets Xavier and Robinson race to find President Bradford's murderer before it's too late. Details

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Season Info

Director
Glenn Ficarra, John Requa, Stephen Williams
Creator
Dan Fogelman
Executive Producer
Sterling K. Brown, Steve Beers, Dan Fogelman, Glenn Ficarra, John Hoberg, John Requa
Screenwriter
Jason Wilborn, Scott Weinger, Dan Fogelman, Katie French
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 26, 2025