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Paradise Makes Network Debut on ABC as Season 2 Production Expands Storyline

The hit political thriller transitions from Hulu to ABC, with new weekly broadcasts and an upcoming season set to explore life beyond its underground setting.

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Billy laughing with Presley and Xavier in Paradise Episode 4

Overview

  • Paradise, a political conspiracy thriller created by Dan Fogelman, has begun airing weekly on ABC following its successful streaming debut on Hulu earlier this year.
  • The first season, which premiered on January 26, 2025, consists of eight episodes and concluded on Hulu in early March, garnering over 17 million global viewers for its finale.
  • Season 2 is officially in production, with plans to expand the story beyond the underground bunker setting to explore the world above ground.
  • Sterling K. Brown leads the ensemble cast as Secret Service agent Xavier Collins, investigating a presidential assassination that reveals a deeper governmental conspiracy.
  • The show has received critical acclaim for its intricate plotting and strong performances, maintaining an 84% score on Rotten Tomatoes and drawing comparisons to series like Lost and Severance.