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Get set for 'Paradise': a sci-fi political thriller that will blow your mind

At the start of every year, there is always that one series that gets everyone talking. And “Paradise” is that show this time around. The sci-fi political thriller is an eight-part offering created by Dan Fogelman and is bolstered by a stellar cast of Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi and James Marsden. Play Video But it’s not just the names that carry weight, it is the actors playing their roles with praiseworthy gravitas. The first episode takes place in a new world mirroring Washington, D.C., and focuses on influential political figures and those working behind the scenes. We meet President Cal Bradford (James Marsden), who is the epitome of charming and politically savvy, and Agent Xavier Collins (K.Brown). They share an interesting dynamic in their relationship, where Cal tries to push the envelope and Xavier stands firmly by his rulebook.