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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 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. Mar 8, 2025 Full Review Liz Shannon Miller Consequence 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. Mar 4, 2025 Full Review Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) Sterling K. Brown is eminently watchable and a gifted actor who persuasively sells the roiling emotions inside Xavier. Feb 19, 2025 Full Review Rachel Ho Exclaim! 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. May 14, 2025 Full Review Liam Maguren Flicks (AU, NZ, UK) I can’t recall the last time, or any time, a show pulled such a rope-a-dope in its opening ep. But, boy, what a fantastic surprise and a great payoff for anyone who took a punt on this series. Apr 3, 2025 Full Review Rachael Sigee iNews.co.uk Although some stylistic flourishes risk colouring the show’s bolder elements as silly rather than scary, the subject matter feels urgent. Rated: 4/5 Apr 1, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Torin F PARADISE S1 starts strongly, with a twist premise that significantly expands the show's potential. As the story deepens, however, the emotional tone and credulity become increasingly strained, reducing the show to a hardboiled action thriller that maybe doesn't totally add up. There are some odd political undertones as well, though making billionaires the unambiguous bad guys keeps the show's general commentary on track. It's entertaining enough in a passable way, but the acclaim is surprising and seems overstated. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/11/25 Full Review Avindu G It's a mix of two famous genres that broke records world-wide. Paradise manages to present both those themes in a well written story in one go. Unlike most of the shows the biggest twist of the show come well in advance in the opening episode. That massive headstart was a major factor for the show's magnetism. Though it could have done better with details and stayed away from sino and russo phobic world view the creativity of this whole series made such shortcomings look dismissible. Decent visuals and special effects. Great audio effects. Lovely music. Strong acting by the cast. As the season one ends a world of new possibilities awaits for the air force one. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/10/25 Full Review Mauro M It starts with a fantastic plot, but it falls apart from episode 4, and by episode 6 you realize you’ve just wasted your time. It’s really frustrating to invest in something where, in the end, it feels like no one cared about what made sense and what didn’t. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/08/25 Full Review Stephen C 8 successful episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/04/25 Full Review Blue M Superb tv show. Gripping thriller, compelling story, great acting. James Marsden gives incredible performance. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/23/25 Full Review Richard B This started off a little slow but by episode three I was hooked. Definitely some crazy twists as the show goes on . Great acting and a really interesting plot line. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/22/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Dan Fogelman

Creator

Sterling K. Brown

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James Marsden

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Krys Marshall

Actor

Julianne Nicholson

Actor

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