Paradise: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Sterling K. Brown drama

Sterling K. Brown stoic in Paradise
Sterling K. Brown in Paradise (Image credit: Hulu)

In some great news for fans of Sterling K. Brown, he’s headed back to the small screen in the brand-new political drama, Paradise. The series follows him as he tries to combat allegations that he committed the highest form of treason — murdering the president. However, did he actually do it? Or is someone setting him up to take the fall?

Paradise brings about a meaningful reunion for TV watchers, as Brown works on the new project with This Is US creator, Dan Fogelman. However, if you’re expecting to see Randall Pearson, think again.

Here’s everything we know about Paradise, one of the new shows helping to kick off 2025.

Paradise release date

Paradise premieres with the first three episodes on Tuesday, January 28, on Hulu in the US. The subsequent episodes roll out weekly on the following Tuesdays. In the UK, the show premieres on the same date on Disney Plus.

Paradise cast

Sterling K. Brown in key art for Paradise

Sterling K. Brown in Paradise (Image credit: Hulu)

As previously mentioned, Paradise is led by Sterling K. Brown. The actor hardly needs an introduction, as an Oscar nominee for American Fiction and an Emmy winner for This Is Us, American Crime Story and Lincoln: Divided We Stand. He’s also been featured in Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul, Atlas, Black Panther and more.

Brown is joined by James Marsden and Julianne Nicholson. Marsden is an Emmy nominee for Jury Duty and has starred in other titles like X-Men, Hairspray, Enchanted and Unfrosted. Nicholson is an Emmy winner for Mare of Easttown and has also appeared in projects such as I, Tonya, Blonde and Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.

Paradise plot

Here is the official synopsis for Paradise:

Paradise is set in a serene, wealthy community inhabited by some of the world's most prominent individuals. But this tranquility explodes when a shocking murder occurs and a high-stakes investigation unfolds.”

Paradise trailer

Check out the first trailer for Paradise below. From the look of things, there may be some high-stakes twists and turns in store. It's possible Brown could be looking at another Emmy nomination if he delivers in the way we know he can.

Paradise | First Official Trailer | Hulu - YouTube Paradise | First Official Trailer | Hulu - YouTube
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Would-be viewers in the UK, check out this trailer from Disney. 

Paradise | Official Trailer | Disney+ - YouTube Paradise | Official Trailer | Disney+ - YouTube
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