Hulu’s Near-Perfect Sci-Fi Thriller Surges Just as Season 2 Promises a Darker Turn
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Key Points:
- The Hulu series Paradise premiered its first season on January 26, 2025, gaining acclaim for its gripping sci-fi narrative centered on a Secret Service team protecting a president who is murdered, before expanding into a deeper political and mystery thriller.
- Season 2, which began airing on February 23, 2026, shifts the focus to a post-apocalyptic setting following protagonist Xavier Collins' quest to find his possibly alive wife in a devastated world, introducing new characters and a storyline reminiscent of shows like The Last of Us and The Walking Dead.
- The second season has been well-received, ranking #2 on Hulu's US streaming charts and earning an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, surpassing Season 1's 86%,
