Paradise
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Paradise

"The truth lies outside."

7.5
Yr 2025
Status Returning Series
Crime Drama
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Series Brief

Overview

The tranquility in a serene, wealthy community inhabited by some of the world's most prominent individuals explodes when a shocking murder occurs and a high stakes investigation unfolds.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 85 /100

The 2025 mystery thriller Paradise has received strong praise from critics, who applaud its ambitious genre blending and gripping execution. Opening as a political whodunnit centered around a presidential murder, the series rapidly shifts into a sci-fi and dystopian narrative. Reviewers emphasize that its constant narrative zigzags and unexpected twists create an addictive, rollercoaster-like viewing experience.

While some critics note that the show's complex, non-linear structure and non-stop premises can occasionally feel preposterous or chaotic, most agree that it succeeds on pure momentum and tone. Lead actor Sterling K. Brown earns widespread acclaim for anchoring the high-concept intrigue with emotional weight and charismatic leadership.

Ultimately, Paradise is celebrated as an extraordinarily compelling mystery show. Its mix of non-linear character backstories, sharp wit, and sudden genre shifts turns what could have been a ridiculous conceit into a top-tier thriller.

“a whodunnit with wit, heart and Sterling K Brown”

“combining several premises, styles and tones into something so thrilling and potent you barely notice its incoherence”

“an extraordinarily crafted mystery thriller with a plethora of compelling characters and unexpected twists”

“On a scene-to-scene basis, the series can be gripping”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Hulu
US
Disney Plus
CA • UK
Why fans love it

On the surface, *Paradise* begins like a classic crime drama set inside an exclusive enclave for the world's most prominent figures. The shift comes from its post-apocalyptic, science-fiction framework. When a shocking murder shatters the quiet of an isolated sanctuary, a high-stakes investigation tears through a community designed to keep the rest of the ruined world at a distance.

The series builds its tension through deliberate flashbacks, political paranoia, and claustrophobic drama. By entangling a U.S. Secret Service agent and the U.S. President in the center of the unraveling crime, the narrative keeps the pressure constant. Anchored by Sterling K. Brown, this intense thriller proves that even the most secure retreat cannot hide a killer.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 12
Longest run 16 eps
Sterling K. Brown
Sterling K. Brown
as Xavier Collins
16 episodes
Julianne Nicholson
Julianne Nicholson
as Samantha 'Sinatra' Redmond
16 episodes
Sarah Shahi
Sarah Shahi
as Dr. Gabriela Torabi
16 episodes
Nicole Brydon Bloom
Nicole Brydon Bloom
as Jane Driscoll
16 episodes
Krys Marshall
Krys Marshall
as Nicole Robinson
16 episodes
Enuka Okuma
Enuka Okuma
as Dr. Teri Rogers-Collins
10 episodes
James Marsden
James Marsden
as President Cal Bradford
11 episodes
Aliyah Mastin
Aliyah Mastin
as Presley Collins
16 episodes
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Percy Daggs IV as James Collins 16 episodes Charlie Evans as Jeremy Bradford 13 episodes Jon Beavers as William 'Billy' Pace 7 episodes Cassidy Freeman as Jessica Bradford 4 episodes Scott Lawrence as General Curtleigh 3 episodes Richard Robichaux as Carl Jenkins 6 episodes Gerald McRaney as Kane Bradford 5 episodes Rafael Cabrera as Malone 6 episodes Roberto Portales as Marine Guard 1 episode Verlon Roberts as Brooks 7 episodes Darin Toonder as Rainey 8 episodes Laith Wallschleger as Symanski 6 episodes Betsy Zajko as Reporter 1 episode Matt Malloy as Henry Baines 7 episodes Tuc Watkins as Tim Redmond 5 episodes Geoffrey Arend as Dr. Louge 4 episodes Ian Merrigan as Trent 5 episodes Erik Svedberg-Zelman as Anders 6 episodes Vien Hong as Doctor 1 episode Peter Gorbis as Dylan 2 episodes Copen Earl as Hadley (3-5 Years Old) 1 episode Kate Godfrey as Hadley (16 Years Old) 6 episodes Kayla Njeri as Lisa 2 episodes Mark Costello as Billionaire #1 1 episode Kristin Carey as Nancy Baines 3 episodes Eric Normington as High School Teacher 1 episode Ali Hanson as Teacher 1 episode Olivia May as Mother 1 episode Michael Dearie as Factory Worker 1 episode Kate Enggren as Bartender 1 episode Mia Hjelte as M.C. 1 episode Brian Houtz as New Green Panelist 1 episode Mark Kwak as Dr. Wen 1 episode Carlos Sanz as Dr. Montoya 1 episode Michelle Meredith as Maggie 4 episodes Chibuikem Uche as Young Fred Collins 1 episode Glynn Turman as Fred Collins 1 episode Michael Hogan as Mark Donnelly 4 episodes Angela Lin as Susan Donnelly 2 episodes Miracle Washington as Officer 2 episodes Craig Lee Thomas as Arrivals Officer #1 2 episodes Beth Curry as Arrivals Officer #2 2 episodes Patrick Cavanaugh as Morton 6 episodes Amy Pietz as Marsha 3 episodes Eddie Diaz as Mike Garcia 8 episodes J.D. Hall as Jeffrey 2 episodes Christopher Sanders as Agent Bernard 4 episodes Roberta Hanlen as Billionaire #3 6 episodes Miguel Nájera as Billionaire #2 6 episodes Jonathan Tanigaki as Peter Kato 7 episodes Shailene Woodley as Annie Clay 3 episodes Thomas Doherty as Dylan 'Link' 7 episodes Michael McGrady as Geiger 5 episodes Raymond Cham Jr. as Urkel 4 episodes Paul Syre as Eric 3 episodes Timothy Omundson as Chef 5 episodes Sal Vance as Big Papi 5 episodes Sylvestre Sly Maldonado as Gator 4 episodes Brigid Marshall as Tech #2 2 episodes Patrick Fischler as Professor Henry Miller 2 episodes Gwen Holloway as Alex 2 episodes Cameron Britton as Gary Jones 4 episodes Rya Kihlstedt as Dakota 3 episodes Adam Zastrow as Map 3 episodes Anthony N. as Nap 3 episodes Karly Rothenberg as Ruth 2 episodes Benjamin Mackey as Bean 3 episodes
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Keywords

usa president murder u.s. secret service agent isolated community science fiction thriller post-apocalyptic future flashback intense
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 26, 2025
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
510