Everyone lost something in order to get to the bliss in Hulu ’s new thriller Paradise , but what does the term mean to them? For lead actor Sterling K. Brown’s character Special Agent Xavier Collins, the driving force may be his family. For James Marsden’s character President Cal Bradford, it may be the luxury that comes with retiring from the role of the nation’s leader. The notion varies depending on the character. “ Paradise is an interesting show to describe,” actor Sarah Shahi told Blavity’s Shadow and Act. “It’s a mystery thriller set in this very tranquil world, but you quickly realize nothing about it is serene. I’m the therapist, and all of the characters go through me, and I’m sort of handed the task of discovering whether or not [Collins], who is the main suspect in the killing of the president, which we see very early on, whether or not he did it or not. I think the show, for my character, Gabriela — she’s the optimist. I think she sees the good in everybody, even in the...
