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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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
Sterling K. Brown is eminently watchable and a gifted actor who persuasively sells the roiling emotions inside Xavier. Go to Full Review Ronald Young Jr. Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast) Feb 23, 2026
I like the emotion. I like what [Sterling K. Brown] brings to it. Go to Full Review Jeffrey Lyles Lyles' Movie Files Feb 22, 2026
10/10
Paradise is an extraordinarily crafted mystery thriller with a plethora of compelling characters and unexpected twists. Over the course of eight highly intense episodes, Paradise plays out like a hybrid of 24, Lost and Snowpiercer. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) Aug 4, 2025
2/5
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 Read all reviews

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Savanna S @RT91427197 Oct 21, 2026 Can’t wait for the next season! The twists and turns throughout kept me on the edge of my seat. I do recall it taking a good several episodes to get me hooked with season one. Love the cast, love the show. Wish one particular character lasted longer 💕 See more Antonio A @Apepo Oct 20, 2026 This show is something else. Strong performances. Story is amazing. Directors are always 5 stars in every episode. Hope season 3 is the same level as 1 and 2. See more R T @RT56720175 Sep 23, 2026 One of my favorite shows. The first episode ALONE is a masterpiece. The emotion, the multiple timelines it follows, the acting, the entire story, and premise tie together perfectly. Lots of plot twists. See more Raquel E @raquelea Sep 17, 2026 An ambitious mystery with an intriguing premise that gets stronger as the story expands beyond its initial murder investigation. I enjoyed the evolving mystery, the use of flashbacks, and the fact that the season provides satisfying answers rather than withholding everything for another season, with James Marsden being a particular standout. However, I never became deeply invested in Xavier or many of the supporting characters, some of the emotional and philosophical ideas felt underdeveloped, and the story occasionally lost my attention. The performances and payoff are strong, but I was more interested in uncovering what happened than emotionally invested in where the story goes next. See more Sin N @sinnaa88 Sep 14, 2026 For someone who can’t sit still, this show kept me hooked. Although the storyline did drag a bit, I felt it was well-written. The small details that seemed unnecessary at the time turned out to be crucial later on. Overall, I enjoyed it. It’s been a long time since I’ve truly appreciated a show like this. See more Marvel N @Marvel_Nerd Sep 8, 2026 Even though it didn’t stick the landing, this show is INCREDIBLE! How the flashbacks reflect to the presents and the trauma and grief that is felt throughout this show is AMAZING! WATCH THIS! WATCH THIS NOW! See more Read all reviews
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Dan Fogelman

Creator

Glenn Ficarra

Director

John Requa

Director

Stephen Williams

Director

Sterling K. Brown

Actor

James Marsden

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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, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 26, 2025
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