Season 1 Plot
A Secret Service agent investigates the murder of a former president in a seemingly peaceful community.
Paradise Season 1 aired on January 26th, 2025.
Paradise Season 1 Review
‘Paradise’: Sterling K. Brown Anchors a Presidential Murder Mystery With Aplomb. ‘This Is Us’ creator Dan Fogelman returns with the same keen eye for rich character creation and narrative surprises in this new show set in a small town. Premiering on Hulu with its initial three episodes on January 28th followed by a weekly schedule for the remaining five, ‘Paradise’ is the latest show from Dan Fogelman, who last brought us the hugely successful (and massively tear duct-targeting) cross-generational family drama ‘This Is Us’.
Here, Fogelman is channeling more of a another show he’s been involved with (albeit more as a consultant than a showrunner), ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ though the tone here is much more geared towards mystery box thriller than the comedy stylings of the Steve Martin series.
'Paradise' Season 1 Videos
Season 1 Episodes
1. 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 viciously murdered. Xavier analyzes the crime scene while recalling his complex relationship with the victim.
2. Sinatra
Agent Xavier Collins is interrogated. Samantha Redmond (codename Sinatra) begins to reassure the community as she reflects on how she got to Paradise.
3. The Architect of Social Well-Being
Isolated, Xavier seeks answers on his own and cautiously turns to Dr. Gabriela Torabi. Meanwhile, Billy and Jane feel the pressure from Robinson's investigation.
4. Agent Billy Pace
The citizens of Paradise celebrate at the annual carnival. Xavier and Billy delve deeper into their investigation.
5. In the Palaces of Crowned Kings
Xavier faces the consequences of his investigation, forcing him to consider how to proceed. Meanwhile Cal's family history and his last days are examined.
6. You Asked for Miracles
Xavier and Robinson set their plans in motion while Sinatra works to preserve the status quo in Paradise.
7. The Day
Sinatra and Xavier confront the past, returning to the harrowing day that brought them to Paradise.
8. The Man Who Kept the Secrets
Xavier and Robinson race to find President Bradford’s murderer before it's too late.
