Paradise is the kind of show that knows how to keep you guessing. The political thriller, created by This Is Us mastermind Dan Fogelman, unravels inside a highly classified, post-apocalyptic city where some of the world’s most influential figures have been quietly relocated. But their sense of calm is shattered when a central character is found dead, leaving Secret Service agent Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown) to navigate a whodunit that grows more dangerous with every revelation. The ensemble cast includes James Marsden, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi, Nicole Brydon Bloom, and Aliyah Mastin.
And while the first season has fully released on Hulu, the show is now airing weekly on ABC—giving a new audience the chance to experience the twists and turns in real time. As Fogelman told IndieWire in January, “Every single question you might have watching the show in terms of the varying mysteries of the show will be answered by the end of season 1.”
How many episodes are in Paradise season 1?
Season 1 consists of eight episodes. Fogelman described the series as a “full meal,” and viewers can expect a narrative that satisfies—and then some.
When do new episodes air on ABC?
If you missed the streaming debut on Hulu, there’s still time to get on board. Paradise begins its broadcast run on ABC on April 7 and airs weekly on Mondays at 9 P.M. CT/10 P.M. ET.
Here’s the complete episode schedule for ABC’s run of Paradise:
- Episode 1, “Wildcat Is Down”: April 7
- Episode 2, “Sinatra”: April 14
- Episode 3, “The Architect of Social Well-Being”: April 21
- Episode 4, “Agent Billy Pace”: April 28
- Episode 5, “In the Palaces of Crowned Kings”: May 5
- Episode 6, “You Asked for Miracles”: May 12
- Episode 7, “The Day”: May 19
- Episode 8, “The Man Who Kept the Secrets”: May 26
For those who can’t wait, the full season is already available to stream.
Will there be a Paradise season 2?
Yes, Hulu has officially renewed Paradise for a second season, with production expected to begin this spring. And if season 1’s finale is any indication, there’s a lot more story to tell.
