Note: The following story contains spoilers from "Paradise" Episode 1. After "This Is Us" creator Dan Fogelman wrapped up the NBC drama in 2022 after six seasons, he didn't have an exact science for developing his next project,

Hulu surprised its subscribers by dropping the first episode of its new drama series, Paradise, ahead of schedule. This unexpected move came two days before the official premiere, sparking excitement among fans of This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman and actor Sterling K.

Two IndieWire staffers unpack the twisty Hulu sci-fi mystery from Dan Fogelman ('This Is Us') starring Sterling K. Brown and James Marsden.

The actor and creator tried something much less weepy this time: a sci-fi thriller. Still it was “a homecoming on so many levels,” Brown said.

This story contains plot points from the first three episodes of Paradise on Hulu. After dropping the first episode of Paradise on Sunday, Hulu has made episodes 2 and 3 of the thriller available to audiences that should have provided a bit more context to that mysterious twist at the end of the pilot.

"This Is Us" producer Dan Fogelman reunites with Sterling K. Brown in "Paradise," a "Lost"-like mystery box that can't deliver on its high concept.

In a surprise turn of events, Hulu launched its new drama Paradise a couple of days early, debuting the premiere episode on January 26 at 9/8c and offering fans a glimpse into Sterling K. Brown and Dan Fogelman ‘s latest team-up since This Is Us.

Hulu's Paradise creator Dan Fogelman and star Sterling K. Brown on the series-changing season premiere twist and where things go from here.

Emmy-nominated Paradise series creator Dan Fogelman (This Is Us, Only Murders in the Building) has revealed there is a plan already in place for the show to span three seasons, as long as Hulu renews it.

If you have a Hulu subscription, do yourself a favor - watch the excellent new thriller Paradise, from This is Us creator Dan Fogelman, before someone spoils the pilot for you.

"Paradise" is a genre-mixing new political thriller from "This Is Us" creator, Dan Fogelman. The series takes us inside an exclusive, wealthy community neighborhood that's inhabited by some of the world's most prominent individuals.

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