Two IndieWire staffers unpack the twisty Hulu sci-fi mystery from Dan Fogelman ('This Is Us') starring Sterling K. Brown and James Marsden.

In a surprise turn of events, Hulu launched its new drama Paradise a couple of days early, debuting the premiere episode on January 26 at 9/8c and offering fans a glimpse into Sterling K. Brown and Dan Fogelman ‘s latest team-up since This Is Us.

"Paradise" is a genre-mixing new political thriller from "This Is Us" creator, Dan Fogelman. The series takes us inside an exclusive, wealthy community neighborhood that's inhabited by some of the world's most prominent individuals.

A consistently easy watch, only feeling hollow in retrospect. It moves quickly enough that you don’t really notice it’s not nutritionally satisfying. Sometimes that doesn’t matter.

If you have a Hulu subscription, do yourself a favor - watch the excellent new thriller Paradise, from This is Us creator Dan Fogelman, before someone spoils the pilot for you.

Hulu's Paradise creator Dan Fogelman and star Sterling K. Brown on the series-changing season premiere twist and where things go from here.

Sterling K. Brown, James Marsden and Julianne Nicholson star in Dan Fogelman's new show The post ‘Paradise’ Cast and Character Guide: Who Is Who in the Hulu Thriller Series? appeared first on TheWrap.

Critic Peter Travers reviews "Paradise," created by Dan Fogelman and starring Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson and James Marsden.

This article contains spoilers from the series premiere of Hulu’s “Paradise.” In an overly saturated media market, it’s hard for any show to break through. And it becomes even harder when a network or streamer can’t truthfully answer this simple question regarding new TV series: “What’s it about?

Paradise was released on Hulu on January 28, 2025, and has been garnering praise from both critics and viewers.

Julianne Nicholson, 53, is a prolific stage and screen actor best known for appearing in shows including Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Boardwalk Empire, Masters of Sex, and Mare of Easttown. She also starred in the movies Tully; August: Osage County; I, Tonya; and Janet Planet.