Paradise (2025 TV series)
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Paradise is an American post-apocalyptic political thriller television series created by Dan Fogelman and starring Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson, and James Marsden. It was released on Hulu in the United States on January 26, 2025. The series has received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for its premise, writing, and performances (particularly those of Brown, Nicholson, and Marsden). At the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, the series received a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series and acting nominations for Brown, Nicholson, and Marsden. In February 2025, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on February 23, 2026. In March 2026, the series was renewed for a third season.
Infobox
Genre
Political thriller Post-apocalyptic Science fiction
Created by
Dan Fogelman
Starring
Sterling K. Brown Julianne Nicholson Sarah Shahi Nicole Brydon Bloom Aliyah Mastin Percy Daggs IV James Marsden Krys Marshall Enuka Okuma Charlie Evans
Music by
Siddhartha Khosla
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
2
No. of episodes
16
Executive producers
Sterling K. Brown Dan Fogelman John Requa Glenn Ficarra Jess Rosenthal John Hoberg Steve Beers
Producers
Chris Nguyen-Gia Randol Perelman-Taylor
Running time
45–59 minutes
Production companies
Rhode Island Ave. Productions 20th Television
Network
Hulu
Release
January 26, 2025 (2025-01-26) – present
Tables
First released
First released
Season
First released
Episodes
Last released
1
1
Season
1
Episodes
8
Episodes
January 26, 2025 (2025-01-26)
Originally released
March 4, 2025 (2025-03-04)
2
2
Season
2
Episodes
8
Episodes
February 23, 2026 (2026-02-23)
Originally released
March 30, 2026 (2026-03-30)
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
| First released | Last released | |||
| 1 | 8 | January 26, 2025 (2025-01-26) | March 4, 2025 (2025-03-04) | |
| 2 | 8 | February 23, 2026 (2026-02-23) | March 30, 2026 (2026-03-30) | |
· Episodes › Season 1 (2025)
1
1
No.
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1
No. in
season
1
Title
"Wildcat Is Down"
Directed by
Glenn Ficarra & John Requa
Written by
Dan Fogelman
Original release date
January 26, 2025 (2025-01-26)
Agent Xavier Collins, a United States Secret Service agent, discovers the body of President Cal Bradford in the presidential residence. Collins examines the premises and realizes that the president's safe has been raided, and that security footage froze for a few hours after his last contact with Bradford. Collins asks Agent Billy Pace and Agent Ja
Agent Xavier Collins, a United States Secret Service agent, discovers the body of President Cal Bradford in the presidential residence. Collins examines the premises and realizes that the president's safe has been raided, and that security footage froze for a few hours after his last contact with Bradford. Collins asks Agent Billy Pace and Agent Ja
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Agent Xavier Collins, a United States Secret Service agent, discovers the body of President Cal Bradford in the presidential residence. Collins examines the premises and realizes that the president's safe has been raided, and that security footage froze for a few hours after his last contact with Bradford. Collins asks Agent Billy Pace and Agent Ja
2
2
No.
overall
2
No. in
season
2
Title
"Sinatra"
Directed by
Glenn Ficarra & John Requa
Written by
Dan Fogelman & Katie French
Original release date
January 28, 2025 (2025-01-28)
In the past, then-Senator Bradford meets with billionaire Samantha Redmond at an almost-empty conference where a speaker warns that the world will end due to natural causes. Later, Redmond brings a team to a secret excavation inside a mountain and asks them to build her a city. In the present, Collins dreams of a memory where he speaks to his wife
In the past, then-Senator Bradford meets with billionaire Samantha Redmond at an almost-empty conference where a speaker warns that the world will end due to natural causes. Later, Redmond brings a team to a secret excavation inside a mountain and asks them to build her a city. In the present, Collins dreams of a memory where he speaks to his wife
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In the past, then-Senator Bradford meets with billionaire Samantha Redmond at an almost-empty conference where a speaker warns that the world will end due to natural causes. Later, Redmond brings a team to a secret excavation inside a mountain and asks them to build her a city. In the present, Collins dreams of a memory where he speaks to his wife
3
3
No.
overall
3
No. in
season
3
Title
"The Architect of Social Well-Being"
Directed by
Gandja Monteiro
Written by
Jason Wilborn
Original release date
January 28, 2025 (2025-01-28)
A pathologist informs Redmond and Robinson that Bradford was killed using a blunt object, but DNA results will arrive later. Robinson traces the camera blackouts using digital footprints. Pace and Driscoll are worried about being caught in the presidential residence, disappointing Robinson when she finds out they had only been in the presidential r
A pathologist informs Redmond and Robinson that Bradford was killed using a blunt object, but DNA results will arrive later. Robinson traces the camera blackouts using digital footprints. Pace and Driscoll are worried about being caught in the presidential residence, disappointing Robinson when she finds out they had only been in the presidential r
No.
overall
A pathologist informs Redmond and Robinson that Bradford was killed using a blunt object, but DNA results will arrive later. Robinson traces the camera blackouts using digital footprints. Pace and Driscoll are worried about being caught in the presidential residence, disappointing Robinson when she finds out they had only been in the presidential r
4
4
No.
overall
4
No. in
season
4
Title
"Agent Billy Pace"
Directed by
Gandja Monteiro
Written by
Scott Weinger
Original release date
February 4, 2025 (2025-02-04)
In the past, Pace experienced an abusive upbringing under his uncle, who he killed to save his dog. After surviving in juvenile detention, Pace becomes a ruthless mercenary. In the bunker, Pace embraces the new normal, seeing it as a second chance. Pace forms a bond with Collins, who introduces him to his daughter Presley and son James. Three month
In the past, Pace experienced an abusive upbringing under his uncle, who he killed to save his dog. After surviving in juvenile detention, Pace becomes a ruthless mercenary. In the bunker, Pace embraces the new normal, seeing it as a second chance. Pace forms a bond with Collins, who introduces him to his daughter Presley and son James. Three month
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In the past, Pace experienced an abusive upbringing under his uncle, who he killed to save his dog. After surviving in juvenile detention, Pace becomes a ruthless mercenary. In the bunker, Pace embraces the new normal, seeing it as a second chance. Pace forms a bond with Collins, who introduces him to his daughter Presley and son James. Three month
5
5
No.
overall
5
No. in
season
5
Title
"In the Palaces of Crowned Kings"
Directed by
Hanelle Culpepper
Written by
Stephen Markley
Original release date
February 11, 2025 (2025-02-11)
Washington, D ., is submerged under 500 feet (150 m) of ocean. In 1997, Bradford tells his father that he wanted to be a teacher, but his father forces him into politics. Later, in the bunker, Bradford accesses files on his tablet describing a potential supervolcanic eruption caused by deglaciation in Antarctica and its social effects, including a
Washington, D ., is submerged under 500 feet (150 m) of ocean. In 1997, Bradford tells his father that he wanted to be a teacher, but his father forces him into politics. Later, in the bunker, Bradford accesses files on his tablet describing a potential supervolcanic eruption caused by deglaciation in Antarctica and its social effects, including a
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Washington, D ., is submerged under 500 feet (150 m) of ocean. In 1997, Bradford tells his father that he wanted to be a teacher, but his father forces him into politics. Later, in the bunker, Bradford accesses files on his tablet describing a potential supervolcanic eruption caused by deglaciation in Antarctica and its social effects, including a
6
6
No.
overall
6
No. in
season
6
Title
"You Asked for Miracles"
Directed by
Hanelle Culpepper
Written by
Gina Lucita Monreal
Original release date
February 18, 2025 (2025-02-18)
Before going to the bunker, Collins acts as the President's security detail. Bradford refuses to divulge details about the incoming disaster, but he promises to pick up Collins' wife. In the present, Dr. Torabi meets with Collins while Robinson raids the lethal weapons cache. In the control station of the bunker, Redmond tries to track Collins and
Before going to the bunker, Collins acts as the President's security detail. Bradford refuses to divulge details about the incoming disaster, but he promises to pick up Collins' wife. In the present, Dr. Torabi meets with Collins while Robinson raids the lethal weapons cache. In the control station of the bunker, Redmond tries to track Collins and
No.
overall
Before going to the bunker, Collins acts as the President's security detail. Bradford refuses to divulge details about the incoming disaster, but he promises to pick up Collins' wife. In the present, Dr. Torabi meets with Collins while Robinson raids the lethal weapons cache. In the control station of the bunker, Redmond tries to track Collins and
7
7
No.
overall
7
No. in
season
7
Title
"The Day"
Directed by
Glenn Ficarra & John Requa
Written by
John Hoberg
Original release date
February 25, 2025 (2025-02-25)
On the day of the Antarctic supervolcanic eruption, thousands of cubic miles of ice melt instantly, causing a world-encircling megatsunami. The US government is caught unprepared, as scientific analysis had predicted weeks of warning, rather than minutes, and the White House begins its evacuation plan. When Collins learns that his wife Teri is stra
On the day of the Antarctic supervolcanic eruption, thousands of cubic miles of ice melt instantly, causing a world-encircling megatsunami. The US government is caught unprepared, as scientific analysis had predicted weeks of warning, rather than minutes, and the White House begins its evacuation plan. When Collins learns that his wife Teri is stra
No.
overall
On the day of the Antarctic supervolcanic eruption, thousands of cubic miles of ice melt instantly, causing a world-encircling megatsunami. The US government is caught unprepared, as scientific analysis had predicted weeks of warning, rather than minutes, and the White House begins its evacuation plan. When Collins learns that his wife Teri is stra
8
8
No.
overall
8
No. in
season
8
Title
"The Man Who Kept the Secrets"
Directed by
Glenn Ficarra & John Requa
Written by
Nadra Widatalla
Original release date
March 4, 2025 (2025-03-04)
Collins, Robinson and their team surrender and return the weapons. Driscoll assures Redmond that Presley will stay quiet, but is not rewarded for her loyalty. Robinson and Dr. Torabi examine the arrival list and confront a waitress, "Maggie", who confesses that she was forced to sneak into the bunker. Collins finds notes hidden by Bradford in libra
Collins, Robinson and their team surrender and return the weapons. Driscoll assures Redmond that Presley will stay quiet, but is not rewarded for her loyalty. Robinson and Dr. Torabi examine the arrival list and confront a waitress, "Maggie", who confesses that she was forced to sneak into the bunker. Collins finds notes hidden by Bradford in libra
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Collins, Robinson and their team surrender and return the weapons. Driscoll assures Redmond that Presley will stay quiet, but is not rewarded for her loyalty. Robinson and Dr. Torabi examine the arrival list and confront a waitress, "Maggie", who confesses that she was forced to sneak into the bunker. Collins finds notes hidden by Bradford in libra
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 1 | 1 | "Wildcat Is Down" | Glenn Ficarra & John Requa | Dan Fogelman | January 26, 2025 (2025-01-26) | |
| Agent Xavier Collins, a United States Secret Service agent, discovers the body of President Cal Bradford in the presidential residence. Collins examines the premises and realizes that the president's safe has been raided, and that security footage froze for a few hours after his last contact with Bradford. Collins asks Agent Billy Pace and Agent Ja | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Sinatra" | Glenn Ficarra & John Requa | Dan Fogelman & Katie French | January 28, 2025 (2025-01-28) | |
| In the past, then-Senator Bradford meets with billionaire Samantha Redmond at an almost-empty conference where a speaker warns that the world will end due to natural causes. Later, Redmond brings a team to a secret excavation inside a mountain and asks them to build her a city. In the present, Collins dreams of a memory where he speaks to his wife | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "The Architect of Social Well-Being" | Gandja Monteiro | Jason Wilborn | January 28, 2025 (2025-01-28) | |
| A pathologist informs Redmond and Robinson that Bradford was killed using a blunt object, but DNA results will arrive later. Robinson traces the camera blackouts using digital footprints. Pace and Driscoll are worried about being caught in the presidential residence, disappointing Robinson when she finds out they had only been in the presidential r | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Agent Billy Pace" | Gandja Monteiro | Scott Weinger | February 4, 2025 (2025-02-04) | |
| In the past, Pace experienced an abusive upbringing under his uncle, who he killed to save his dog. After surviving in juvenile detention, Pace becomes a ruthless mercenary. In the bunker, Pace embraces the new normal, seeing it as a second chance. Pace forms a bond with Collins, who introduces him to his daughter Presley and son James. Three month | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "In the Palaces of Crowned Kings" | Hanelle Culpepper | Stephen Markley | February 11, 2025 (2025-02-11) | |
| Washington, D ., is submerged under 500 feet (150 m) of ocean. In 1997, Bradford tells his father that he wanted to be a teacher, but his father forces him into politics. Later, in the bunker, Bradford accesses files on his tablet describing a potential supervolcanic eruption caused by deglaciation in Antarctica and its social effects, including a | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "You Asked for Miracles" | Hanelle Culpepper | Gina Lucita Monreal | February 18, 2025 (2025-02-18) | |
| Before going to the bunker, Collins acts as the President's security detail. Bradford refuses to divulge details about the incoming disaster, but he promises to pick up Collins' wife. In the present, Dr. Torabi meets with Collins while Robinson raids the lethal weapons cache. In the control station of the bunker, Redmond tries to track Collins and | ||||||
| 7 | 7 | "The Day" | Glenn Ficarra & John Requa | John Hoberg | February 25, 2025 (2025-02-25) | |
| On the day of the Antarctic supervolcanic eruption, thousands of cubic miles of ice melt instantly, causing a world-encircling megatsunami. The US government is caught unprepared, as scientific analysis had predicted weeks of warning, rather than minutes, and the White House begins its evacuation plan. When Collins learns that his wife Teri is stra | ||||||
| 8 | 8 | "The Man Who Kept the Secrets" | Glenn Ficarra & John Requa | Nadra Widatalla | March 4, 2025 (2025-03-04) | |
| Collins, Robinson and their team surrender and return the weapons. Driscoll assures Redmond that Presley will stay quiet, but is not rewarded for her loyalty. Robinson and Dr. Torabi examine the arrival list and confront a waitress, "Maggie", who confesses that she was forced to sneak into the bunker. Collins finds notes hidden by Bradford in libra | ||||||
· Episodes › Season 2 (2026)
9
9
No.
overall
9
No. in
season
1
Title
"Graceland"
Directed by
Glenn Ficarra & John Requa
Written by
Dan Fogelman & Eric Wen
Original release date
February 23, 2026 (2026-02-23)
Annie Clay, an orphaned medical school dropout, becomes a guide at Graceland. After the disaster, volcanic ash plunges the world into darkness and freezing temperatures and the EMP disables electric devices. Annie and her injured colleague Gayle take refuge in Graceland, but Gayle dies after 45 days. Nearly 23 months after the disaster, sunlight re
Annie Clay, an orphaned medical school dropout, becomes a guide at Graceland. After the disaster, volcanic ash plunges the world into darkness and freezing temperatures and the EMP disables electric devices. Annie and her injured colleague Gayle take refuge in Graceland, but Gayle dies after 45 days. Nearly 23 months after the disaster, sunlight re
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Annie Clay, an orphaned medical school dropout, becomes a guide at Graceland. After the disaster, volcanic ash plunges the world into darkness and freezing temperatures and the EMP disables electric devices. Annie and her injured colleague Gayle take refuge in Graceland, but Gayle dies after 45 days. Nearly 23 months after the disaster, sunlight re
10
10
No.
overall
10
No. in
season
2
Title
"Mayday"
Directed by
Glenn Ficarra & John Requa
Written by
Jason Wilborn
Original release date
February 23, 2026 (2026-02-23)
In 2004, Collins injures his knee at the Secret Service Training Academy and meets Teri in hospital as he recovers from surgery. They grow closer as he cares for her during recovery from perioperative vision loss after scoliosis surgery, and the two confirm their love when Teri regains her sight. In the present, Collins crashes his plane during a v
In 2004, Collins injures his knee at the Secret Service Training Academy and meets Teri in hospital as he recovers from surgery. They grow closer as he cares for her during recovery from perioperative vision loss after scoliosis surgery, and the two confirm their love when Teri regains her sight. In the present, Collins crashes his plane during a v
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In 2004, Collins injures his knee at the Secret Service Training Academy and meets Teri in hospital as he recovers from surgery. They grow closer as he cares for her during recovery from perioperative vision loss after scoliosis surgery, and the two confirm their love when Teri regains her sight. In the present, Collins crashes his plane during a v
11
11
No.
overall
11
No. in
season
3
Title
"Another Day in Paradise"
Directed by
Ken Olin
Written by
Scott Weinger
Original release date
February 23, 2026 (2026-02-23)
Before the disaster, Redmond is told Earth will experience uninhabitable temperature and pressure after the eruption due to build-up of greenhouse gases. She starts a secret side-project to counteract this, and hires Pace to force quantum scientist Henry Miller to sell his company to her. Miller euthanises his sick wife, and urges Pace to spare his
Before the disaster, Redmond is told Earth will experience uninhabitable temperature and pressure after the eruption due to build-up of greenhouse gases. She starts a secret side-project to counteract this, and hires Pace to force quantum scientist Henry Miller to sell his company to her. Miller euthanises his sick wife, and urges Pace to spare his
No.
overall
Before the disaster, Redmond is told Earth will experience uninhabitable temperature and pressure after the eruption due to build-up of greenhouse gases. She starts a secret side-project to counteract this, and hires Pace to force quantum scientist Henry Miller to sell his company to her. Miller euthanises his sick wife, and urges Pace to spare his
12
12
No.
overall
12
No. in
season
4
Title
"A Holy Charge"
Directed by
Ken Olin
Written by
Stephen Markley
Original release date
March 2, 2026 (2026-03-02)
Three years prior, Redmond offers to help with the first baby born in the bunker. She tells him in secret that one day he will live outside again. Geiger's group joins a large convoy and arrives outside the bunker. Annie treats Xavier's wounds and they bond as he recovers. After a heartfelt discussion about parenthood, which Xavier describes as a "
Three years prior, Redmond offers to help with the first baby born in the bunker. She tells him in secret that one day he will live outside again. Geiger's group joins a large convoy and arrives outside the bunker. Annie treats Xavier's wounds and they bond as he recovers. After a heartfelt discussion about parenthood, which Xavier describes as a "
No.
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Three years prior, Redmond offers to help with the first baby born in the bunker. She tells him in secret that one day he will live outside again. Geiger's group joins a large convoy and arrives outside the bunker. Annie treats Xavier's wounds and they bond as he recovers. After a heartfelt discussion about parenthood, which Xavier describes as a "
13
13
No.
overall
13
No. in
season
5
Title
"The Mailman"
Directed by
Liza Johnson
Written by
Katie French
Original release date
March 9, 2026 (2026-03-09)
Five years prior, mailman Gary Jones discovers his post office has a fallout shelter from the Cold War. After reading conspiracy theories, he joins a group of online survivalists with his friend Ennis and plans for the worst. On the day, he and Ennis rescue a neglected boy, Bean, and encounter Teri as the EMP activates. They take shelter with the r
Five years prior, mailman Gary Jones discovers his post office has a fallout shelter from the Cold War. After reading conspiracy theories, he joins a group of online survivalists with his friend Ennis and plans for the worst. On the day, he and Ennis rescue a neglected boy, Bean, and encounter Teri as the EMP activates. They take shelter with the r
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Five years prior, mailman Gary Jones discovers his post office has a fallout shelter from the Cold War. After reading conspiracy theories, he joins a group of online survivalists with his friend Ennis and plans for the worst. On the day, he and Ennis rescue a neglected boy, Bean, and encounter Teri as the EMP activates. They take shelter with the r
14
14
No.
overall
14
No. in
season
6
Title
"Jane"
Directed by
Liza Johnson
Written by
Nadra Widatalla
Original release date
March 16, 2026 (2026-03-16)
In 1997, a man is sent several messages warning "a killer will be born" at a precise time and date. The baby is Driscoll, and he confronts her single mother about this. Driscoll struggles with mental health issues and abuse in childhood. After joining the CIA, she overcomes many issues during training at The Farm, but later mutilates an instructor
In 1997, a man is sent several messages warning "a killer will be born" at a precise time and date. The baby is Driscoll, and he confronts her single mother about this. Driscoll struggles with mental health issues and abuse in childhood. After joining the CIA, she overcomes many issues during training at The Farm, but later mutilates an instructor
No.
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In 1997, a man is sent several messages warning "a killer will be born" at a precise time and date. The baby is Driscoll, and he confronts her single mother about this. Driscoll struggles with mental health issues and abuse in childhood. After joining the CIA, she overcomes many issues during training at The Farm, but later mutilates an instructor
15
15
No.
overall
15
No. in
season
7
Title
"The Final Countdown"
Directed by
Hanelle M. Culpepper
Written by
Melissa Glenn
Original release date
March 23, 2026 (2026-03-23)
Collins and Teri reunite and negotiate a return to the bunker with the train group. Teri convinces Gary to give up Bean peacefully. Torabi confronts Redmond about "Alex", but is dismissed. Redmond meets with Link, where he reveals the group's intent to take "Alex". As Link leaves the bunker, Redmond mistakenly reveals "Alex" is not a person, and di
Collins and Teri reunite and negotiate a return to the bunker with the train group. Teri convinces Gary to give up Bean peacefully. Torabi confronts Redmond about "Alex", but is dismissed. Redmond meets with Link, where he reveals the group's intent to take "Alex". As Link leaves the bunker, Redmond mistakenly reveals "Alex" is not a person, and di
No.
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Collins and Teri reunite and negotiate a return to the bunker with the train group. Teri convinces Gary to give up Bean peacefully. Torabi confronts Redmond about "Alex", but is dismissed. Redmond meets with Link, where he reveals the group's intent to take "Alex". As Link leaves the bunker, Redmond mistakenly reveals "Alex" is not a person, and di
16
16
No.
overall
16
No. in
season
8
Title
"Exodus"
Directed by
Hanelle M. Culpepper
Written by
John Hoberg & Seena Haddad
Original release date
March 30, 2026 (2026-03-30)
Before the disaster, Link presents Miller with a briefcase-sized AI quantum supercomputer he has built, and Redmond funds its further development. However, the AI, named after Miller's wife Alex, begins to manipulate time itself and Miller urges Redmond to end the project. In the present, Redmond is at Alex's bunker, 100 miles from Paradise; it has
Before the disaster, Link presents Miller with a briefcase-sized AI quantum supercomputer he has built, and Redmond funds its further development. However, the AI, named after Miller's wife Alex, begins to manipulate time itself and Miller urges Redmond to end the project. In the present, Redmond is at Alex's bunker, 100 miles from Paradise; it has
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Before the disaster, Link presents Miller with a briefcase-sized AI quantum supercomputer he has built, and Redmond funds its further development. However, the AI, named after Miller's wife Alex, begins to manipulate time itself and Miller urges Redmond to end the project. In the present, Redmond is at Alex's bunker, 100 miles from Paradise; it has
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 9 | 1 | "Graceland" | Glenn Ficarra & John Requa | Dan Fogelman & Eric Wen | February 23, 2026 (2026-02-23) | |
| Annie Clay, an orphaned medical school dropout, becomes a guide at Graceland. After the disaster, volcanic ash plunges the world into darkness and freezing temperatures and the EMP disables electric devices. Annie and her injured colleague Gayle take refuge in Graceland, but Gayle dies after 45 days. Nearly 23 months after the disaster, sunlight re | ||||||
| 10 | 2 | "Mayday" | Glenn Ficarra & John Requa | Jason Wilborn | February 23, 2026 (2026-02-23) | |
| In 2004, Collins injures his knee at the Secret Service Training Academy and meets Teri in hospital as he recovers from surgery. They grow closer as he cares for her during recovery from perioperative vision loss after scoliosis surgery, and the two confirm their love when Teri regains her sight. In the present, Collins crashes his plane during a v | ||||||
| 11 | 3 | "Another Day in Paradise" | Ken Olin | Scott Weinger | February 23, 2026 (2026-02-23) | |
| Before the disaster, Redmond is told Earth will experience uninhabitable temperature and pressure after the eruption due to build-up of greenhouse gases. She starts a secret side-project to counteract this, and hires Pace to force quantum scientist Henry Miller to sell his company to her. Miller euthanises his sick wife, and urges Pace to spare his | ||||||
| 12 | 4 | "A Holy Charge" | Ken Olin | Stephen Markley | March 2, 2026 (2026-03-02) | |
| Three years prior, Redmond offers to help with the first baby born in the bunker. She tells him in secret that one day he will live outside again. Geiger's group joins a large convoy and arrives outside the bunker. Annie treats Xavier's wounds and they bond as he recovers. After a heartfelt discussion about parenthood, which Xavier describes as a " | ||||||
| 13 | 5 | "The Mailman" | Liza Johnson | Katie French | March 9, 2026 (2026-03-09) | |
| Five years prior, mailman Gary Jones discovers his post office has a fallout shelter from the Cold War. After reading conspiracy theories, he joins a group of online survivalists with his friend Ennis and plans for the worst. On the day, he and Ennis rescue a neglected boy, Bean, and encounter Teri as the EMP activates. They take shelter with the r | ||||||
| 14 | 6 | "Jane" | Liza Johnson | Nadra Widatalla | March 16, 2026 (2026-03-16) | |
| In 1997, a man is sent several messages warning "a killer will be born" at a precise time and date. The baby is Driscoll, and he confronts her single mother about this. Driscoll struggles with mental health issues and abuse in childhood. After joining the CIA, she overcomes many issues during training at The Farm, but later mutilates an instructor | ||||||
| 15 | 7 | "The Final Countdown" | Hanelle M. Culpepper | Melissa Glenn | March 23, 2026 (2026-03-23) | |
| Collins and Teri reunite and negotiate a return to the bunker with the train group. Teri convinces Gary to give up Bean peacefully. Torabi confronts Redmond about "Alex", but is dismissed. Redmond meets with Link, where he reveals the group's intent to take "Alex". As Link leaves the bunker, Redmond mistakenly reveals "Alex" is not a person, and di | ||||||
| 16 | 8 | "Exodus" | Hanelle M. Culpepper | John Hoberg & Seena Haddad | March 30, 2026 (2026-03-30) | |
| Before the disaster, Link presents Miller with a briefcase-sized AI quantum supercomputer he has built, and Redmond funds its further development. However, the AI, named after Miller's wife Alex, begins to manipulate time itself and Miller urges Redmond to end the project. In the present, Redmond is at Alex's bunker, 100 miles from Paradise; it has | ||||||
· Reception › Accolades
2025
2025
Year
2025
Award
Astra TV Awards
Category
Best Actor in a Drama Series
Nominee(s)
Sterling K. Brown
Result
Nominated
Best Cast Ensemble in a Streaming Drama Series
Best Cast Ensemble in a Streaming Drama Series
Year
Best Cast Ensemble in a Streaming Drama Series
Award
Paradise
Category
Nominated
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Year
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Award
James Marsden
Category
Nominated
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Year
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Award
Julianne Nicholson
Category
Nominated
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Year
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Award
Best Actor in an Action Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Category
Sterling K. Brown
Nominee(s)
Nominated
Best Villain in a Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Best Villain in a Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Year
Best Villain in a Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Award
Julianne Nicholson
Category
Nominated
Golden Trailer Awards
Golden Trailer Awards
Year
Golden Trailer Awards
Award
Most Original TV Spot – TV/Streaming Series
Category
Hulu (for "Revelation")
Nominee(s)
Nominated
Gotham TV Awards
Gotham TV Awards
Year
Gotham TV Awards
Award
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series
Category
Sterling K. Brown
Nominee(s)
Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Drama Series
Year
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Drama Series
Award
James Marsden
Category
Nominated
Online Film & Television Association
Online Film & Television Association
Year
Online Film & Television Association
Award
Best Actor in a Drama Series
Category
Sterling K. Brown
Nominee(s)
Nominated
Best Drama Series
Best Drama Series
Year
Best Drama Series
Award
Paradise
Category
Nominated
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Year
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Award
James Marsden
Category
Nominated
Primetime Emmy Awards
Primetime Emmy Awards
Year
Primetime Emmy Awards
Award
Outstanding Drama Series
Category
Dan Fogelman, Jess Rosenthal, John Hoberg, Sterling K. Brown,
Steve Beers, Glenn Ficarra, John Requa, Gina Lucita Monreal,
Jason Wilborn, Scott Weinger, and Chris Nguyen-Gia
Nominee(s)
Nominated
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Year
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Award
Sterling K. Brown
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Year
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Award
James Marsden
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Year
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Award
Julianne Nicholson
Category
Nominated
Television Critics Association Awards
Television Critics Association Awards
Year
Television Critics Association Awards
Award
Outstanding New Program
Category
Paradise
Nominee(s)
Nominated
2026
2026
Year
2026
Award
Actor Awards
Category
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Nominee(s)
Sterling K. Brown
Result
Nominated
Artios Awards
Artios Awards
Year
Artios Awards
Award
Television Series – Drama
Category
Paradise
Nominee(s)
Nominated
Critics' Choice Awards
Critics' Choice Awards
Year
Critics' Choice Awards
Award
Best Actor in a Drama Series
Category
Sterling K. Brown
Nominee(s)
Nominated
Best Drama Series
Best Drama Series
Year
Best Drama Series
Award
Paradise
Category
Nominated
Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Year
Golden Globe Awards
Award
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama
Category
Sterling K. Brown
Nominee(s)
Nominated
Satellite Awards
Satellite Awards
Year
Satellite Awards
Award
Best Actor in a Drama or Genre Series
Category
Sterling K. Brown
Nominee(s)
Nominated
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
| 2025 | Astra TV Awards | Best Actor in a Drama Series | Sterling K. Brown | Nominated | |
| Best Cast Ensemble in a Streaming Drama Series | Paradise | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | James Marsden | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Julianne Nicholson | Nominated | |||
| Critics' Choice Super Awards | Best Actor in an Action Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie | Sterling K. Brown | Nominated | ||
| Best Villain in a Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie | Julianne Nicholson | Nominated | |||
| Golden Trailer Awards | Most Original TV Spot – TV/Streaming Series | Hulu (for "Revelation") | Nominated | ||
| Gotham TV Awards | Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series | Sterling K. Brown | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Drama Series | James Marsden | Nominated | |||
| Online Film & Television Association | Best Actor in a Drama Series | Sterling K. Brown | Nominated | ||
| Best Drama Series | Paradise | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | James Marsden | Nominated | |||
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Drama Series | Dan Fogelman, Jess Rosenthal, John Hoberg, Sterling K. Brown, Steve Beers, Glenn Ficarra, John Requa, Gina Lucita Monreal, Jason Wilborn, Scott Weinger, and Chris Nguyen-Gia | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Sterling K. Brown | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | James Marsden | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Julianne Nicholson | Nominated | |||
| Television Critics Association Awards | Outstanding New Program | Paradise | Nominated | ||
| 2026 | Actor Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Sterling K. Brown | Nominated | |
| Artios Awards | Television Series – Drama | Paradise | Nominated | ||
| Critics' Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Drama Series | Sterling K. Brown | Nominated | ||
| Best Drama Series | Paradise | Nominated | |||
| Golden Globe Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama | Sterling K. Brown | Nominated | ||
| Satellite Awards | Best Actor in a Drama or Genre Series | Sterling K. Brown | Nominated |
References
- Only the 55-foot (17 m) pyramidion of the Washington Monument is shown protruding from the ocean; later, the USS Gerald
- Paradisehttps://deadline.com/2025/01/paradise-premiere-date-episode-1-surprise-drop-hulu-1236268834/
- This Is Ushttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/this-is-us-sterling-k-brown-dan-fogelman-reunite-hulu-drama-1235368494/
- ScreenRanthttps://screenrant.com/paradise-hulu-cast-characters/
- Paradisehttps://deadline.com/2025/03/shailene-woodley-cast-paradise-season-2-hulu-1236354689/
- Paradisehttps://variety.com/2025/tv/news/paradise-season-2-cast-thomas-doherty-1236361804/
- Paradisehttps://deadline.com/2025/04/michael-mcgrady-timothy-omundson-cast-paradise-season-2-1236364672/
- Paradisehttps://deadline.com/2026/04/julianna-margulies-cast-hulu-series-paradise-season-3-1236867139/
- Paradisehttps://deadline.com/2025/10/patrick-fischler-cast-paradise-season-2-cape-fear-1236587820/
- This Is Ushttps://variety.com/2023/tv/news/this-is-us-sterling-k-brown-dan-fogelman-hulu-drama-series-1235575739
- This Is Ushttps://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a43536544/this-is-us-sterling-k-brown-dan-fogelman-reunion/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2024/02/james-marsden-julianne-nicholson-sarah-shahi-sterling-k-brown-dan-fogelman-hulu-series-1235818798/
- Paradisehttps://variety.com/2024/tv/news/paradise-trailer-sterling-k-brown-hulu-premiere-date-1236210005/
- Paradisehttps://deadline.com/2025/02/paradise-renewed-second-season-hulu-1236296087/
- Paradisehttps://variety.com/2025/tv/news/ryan-michelle-bathe-guest-star-paradise-season-2-1236429079/
- Paradise Cityhttps://thecinemaholic.com/paradise-city-filming/
- Paradise Cityhttps://tvline.com/news/paradise-city-release-date-trailer-hulu-sterling-k-brown-dan-fogelman-1235175420/
- Paradise Cityhttps://thecinemaholic.com/paradise-city-filming/
- Paradisehttps://collider.com/paradise-season-2-filming-start/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2026/03/paradise-renewed-season-3-hulu-1236757391/