Paradise (2025)

The critic calls it a precision-tooled thriller with wit and heart, praising the twisty concept and especially the performances of Sterling K Brown and James Marsden.

The critic finds Paradise a rewarding, twisty thriller that blends genres effectively with strong performances, though it demands patience and suspension of disbelief. It praises the character-driven momentum, incisive scripts, terrific performances (especially Sterling K. Brown's), and the way it evolves into a multifaceted, thought-provoking drama.

The critic describes an addictive thriller with well-wrought twists and back-story emotion, highlighting Marsden's performance and an exciting episode seven.

The series is an ambitious, conceptual thriller that combines murder-mystery elements with big emotions and high stakes, unafraid to take big swings that mostly pay off. It singles out the strong performances of the three leads—particularly Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson, and James Marsden—for grounding the story amid its twists and conceptual ambition.

The critic finds the series a fun, broad, and snappy-paced thriller that stands out among other apocalypse-bunker shows despite its frequent silliness and reliance on on-the-nose needle drops. The twist-driven premise and momentum make it entertaining even if it lacks depth or high-gloss production values.

The review calls it one of the most bonkers shows of the year, an enjoyable but flimsy binge-watch that falls short of glossy prestige TV ambitions despite the cast's efforts.

The review finds the dystopian thriller superficial and glossy despite its detail, lacking depth in characters and story despite strong performances from Brown and Marsden.

The critic calls it a moreish if preposterous murder-mystery wrapped in a swing-for-the-fences premise. Brown’s grounding performance keeps the propulsive, addictive thriller on track despite its wilder aspects.

The critic finds Season 2 has plenty of emotional pull and strong performances but grows messy, sprawling, and inconsistent with too many plot holes and flashbacks. It prioritizes heart over brains, losing focus and momentum.

The critic praises the twisty Hulu thriller that still puts feelings first, with Brown’s star turn and Fogelman’s knack for emotional storytelling. It delivers propulsive, addicting momentum through its mysteries and character focus, even if light on sci-fi details.

The critic calls it a return to form for the political thriller genre, with timely concerns and heart. They single out Sterling K. Brown's captivating, layered performance as the standout element that makes the series compelling.

The critic finds season 2 a messier but more emotional road-trip odyssey about hope after the apocalypse. They praise the ambition, heart, and performances by Sterling K. Brown and Shailene Woodley while noting uneven subplots.