one of the finest television series of the 2000s that turned Matthew Fox, Evangeline Lilly, and Josh Holloway into household names, who were central to an enigmatic narrative spanning six seasons. Many series have attempted to replicate that distinctive aura of enigma and investigate the outcomes when strangers are thrust into a crisis. Admittedly, very few have managed to capture the enchantment that “Lost” possessed, or achieved a comparable level of acclaim, but “Paradise,” a 2025 favorite of BGR, may be nearing that mark.
“Paradise” features Sterling K. Brown as special agent Xavier Collins, tasked with serving as the primary bodyguard for the U.S. president, Cal Bradford (James Marsden). Regrettably, Collins neglects his main duty when he discovers Bradford slain in his quarters, with no indication of who the culprit is. From this point, a probe commences to reveal the unidentified assailant, with looming threats surrounding Collins, who is eager to uncover the reality.
While it may appear that we’ve divulged too much of the plot by disclosing the swift demise of Marsden’s political character, be assured that this transpires in the inaugural episode. It also just barely skims the surface of the narrative “Paradise” intends to unfold, thanks to a collaborator who previously elicited an extraordinary performance from Brown in another series.