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Paradise: Season 1

8 episodes Premiered Jan 26, 2025 Updated Jul 20, 2026

Paradise is an American post‑apocalyptic political thriller that debuted on Hulu in the United States on January 26, 2025. The series was created by Dan Fogelman and stars Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson and James Marsden. Set in a tranquil, affluent enclave populated by some of the world’s most prominent individuals, the narrative follows a Secret Service agent tasked with investigating the murder of a former

Season overview

Paradise is an American post‑apocalyptic political thriller that debuted on Hulu in the United States on January 26, 2025. The series was created by Dan Fogelman and stars Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson and James Marsden. Set in a tranquil, affluent enclave populated by some of the world’s most prominent individuals, the narrative follows a Secret Service agent tasked with investigating the murder of a former president. The investigation disrupts the community’s outward serenity, revealing high‑

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Wildcat Is Down

Jan 26, 2025 · 49 min

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 whi

S1·E2 Core

Sinatra

Jan 28, 2025 · 58 min

Agent Xavier Collins is interrogated. Samantha Redmond (codename Sinatra) begins to reassure the community as she reflects on how she got to Paradise.

S1·E3 Core

The Architect of Social Well-Being

Jan 28, 2025 · 50 min

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.

S1·E4 Core

Agent Billy Pace

Feb 4, 2025 · 53 min

The citizens of Paradise celebrate at the annual carnival. Xavier and Billy delve deeper into their investigation.

S1·E5 Core

In the Palaces of Crowned Kings

Feb 11, 2025 · 51 min

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.

S1·E6 Core

You Asked for Miracles

Feb 18, 2025 · 47 min

Xavier and Robinson set their plans in motion while Sinatra works to preserve the status quo in Paradise.

S1·E7 Mytharc

The Day

Feb 25, 2025 · 58 min

Sinatra and Xavier confront the past, returning to the harrowing day that brought them to Paradise.

S1·E8 Mytharc

The Man Who Kept the Secrets

Mar 4, 2025 · 46 min

Xavier and Robinson race to find President Bradford’s murderer before it's too late.