‘Paradise’ Debuts as a Genre-Bending Thriller with Sterling K. Brown at the Helm

The Hulu series from 'This Is Us' creator Dan Fogelman combines political intrigue with a post-apocalyptic twist, anchored by a strong cast led by Sterling K. Brown.

The series follows Secret Service agent Xavier Collins, played by Sterling K. Brown, as he investigates the murder of former President Cal Bradford in a seemingly idyllic community.
Paradise blends genres, starting as a political murder mystery before revealing a deeper, post-apocalyptic setting that reshapes the story's stakes.
The show features a star-studded cast, including James Marsden as the charismatic President Bradford and Julianne Nicholson as tech billionaire Samantha 'Sinatra' Redmond.
Critics praise Sterling K. Brown’s performance for adding depth to the series, though some find the storytelling uneven and overly reliant on familiar tropes.
Episode seven has been highlighted as a standout, offering a tense depiction of the catastrophic event that led to the show's unique setting.