In classic Paradise fashion, the eighth episode of the first season of Dan Fogelman’s popular political thriller delivered numerous shocking revelations that left viewers eager for more.
Finally, “The Man Who Kept the Secrets” unveiled the long-awaited answers about the who, how, and why regarding the high-profile assassination of President Cal Bradford (James Marsden). But the bombshells didn’t end there…
Besides learning key information about the world beyond the bunker, we also discovered details about Xavier Collins’ (Sterling K. Brown) wife Teri (Enuka Okuma) and more. To add to the suspense, the episode concluded with Sinatra (Julianne Nicholson) facing significant trouble.
Those who watched the eventful installment know that while characters and viewers got some much-needed closure, Paradise also raised several new burning questions. So when can we expect answers? We’ve got you covered.
Is Paradise on tonight, May 26? Curious how many episodes are in Paradise? When Paradise returns with new episodes on ABC and Hulu? And if Hulu renewed Paradise for a Season 2?
Here’s everything to know about the future of Paradise, including Paradise‘s Season 2 premiere date, cast, streaming info, and more.
Sadly, no. There won’t be a new episode of Paradise airing on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Paradise Season 1 consisted of eight episodes, which means that ABC has officially re-aired every existing episode. So is there more to Paradise‘s story? Or is this the end of our time with Xavier?
Curious if Paradise Season 2 is a go at Hulu? Yes! On February 20, ahead of the show’s Season 1 finale, Hulu renewed Paradise for Season 2, with Fogelman revealing he has a three-season arc for the series already planned out.
“I have a plan for three seasons of the show. Without giving away too much, each season of the show is a slightly different show, within the same show with the same characters,” Fogelman told The Hollywood Reporter. “…As we go into second season, we pivot a little bit, but in a way that I think is very follow-able. But yes, there’s big moves ahead.”
In an interview with Decider, Paradise star Sarah Shahi also opened about a second season and confirmed that her character Gabriela would be returning. “I’m not 100% sure what that storyline would look like, but we have talked about Season 2. I would be a part of [it],” she said. “And Dan is just so damn good. He creates such rich characters that really can go anywhere, and he builds in so much heart for each person. I would love to explore what Gabriela’s backstory is and go along that ride with him.”
Since Paradise was renewed for Season 2, four big names have been added to the sophomore season cast. In addition to returning Season 1 favorites like Brown, Paradise Season 2 will welcome Shailene Woodley, Thomas Doherty, Michael McGrady, and Timothy Omundson. While we wait for more Season 2 casting announcements, here’s when fans can expect new episodes.
When Paradise‘s Season 2 renewal news hit, Fogelman posted a video of the writers’ room celebrating and noted that several people — including Scott Weinger — were absent because they were already hard at work writing new episodes. On social media, Fogelman confirmed, “We start shooting in just a few weeks. It won’t be 2 years I promise!” Since then, production has commenced, with videos on set shared by the cast. Season 2 is currently expected to premiere in early 2026, so stay tuned for an official premiere date.
If you’re looking for a refresher on Paradise Episode 8, Decider’s got you covered! You can check out our Paradise finale recap and find out who killed President Cal Bradford (James Marsden). And here’s Paradise streaming info for those who are hoping to rewatch.
If you’re hoping to stream all eight episodes of Paradise on Hulu, you’re in luck:
If you’re new to Hulu, you can get started with a 30-day free trial on the streamer’s basic (with ads) plan. After the trial period, you’ll pay $9.99/month. If you want to upgrade to Hulu ad-free, it costs $18.99/month.
If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you’re at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the Disney+ Bundles, all of which include Hulu. These bundles start at $10.99/month for ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu and goes up to $29.99/month for Disney+, Hulu, and Max, all ad-free.
Want to watch Paradise on Disney+ instead? Here’s a look at the pricing:
Disney+ offers a number of subscription options, so you can find the one that works for you. With ads, a subscription costs $9.99/month; without ads, it’s $15.99/month or $159.99/year.
There are also Disney+ bundles with Hulu, Max, and ESPN+, so you can subscribe to up to three services at once and save over 40% every month. The bundles are available in a few different configurations, starting at $10.99/month for Disney+ and Hulu with ads, and going up to $29.99/month for Disney+, Hulu, and Max ad-free.
Stay tuned for more Paradise Season 2 updates and be sure to catch Season 1 episodes on ABC or streaming or on Hulu and Disney+.
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