Paradise release schedule: When is Episode 7 out?

The Paradise release schedule has been around the houses, with Hulu dropping its premiere early. The end is now near, with the streaming service set to drop Episode 7.

We’re less than three months into 2025 and already we’ve been treated to a plethora of exciting new TV. On New Year’s Day, Netflix dropped the latest Harlan Coben series Missing You, followed by second seasons for XO Kitty and The Night Agent.

This winter also saw the long-awaited premiere of Severance Season 2, Apple TV’s best show to date. And for reality TV lovers, Single’s Inferno Season 4 and Love Island: All Stars Season 2 debuted. 

Now, there’s another entry to add to the binge-watch list: Paradise, a new mystery show that’s been celebrated for its twisty opening episode. (Don’t worry, there are no spoilers ahead). 

Paradise Episode 7 release date and time

Episode 7 of Paradise, titled ‘The Day,’ airs on February 25, 2025, on Hulu at 12am PT / 3am PT. 

For those outside of the US, the new TV show is available to watch on Disney Plus. You can check other time zones below:

• 5am Brazil
• 8am UK
• 9am Central European Summer Time
• 1:30pm India Standard Time
• 7pm Australia
• 9pm New Zealand

If you’re a cable viewer, Hulu has landed an unexpected but welcome cross-platform release. ABC and FX are set to air the series at a later date: Episode 1 will drop on ABC on January 29 at 10pm PT, and on FX on February 1 at 10pm PT.

Although the plan was originally for Paradise to drop three episodes for its premiere on January 28, Hulu instead released the first one early on January 26. 

How many episodes are there?

Paradise Season 1 consists of eight episodes, all of which are approximately one hour long. 

This is quite the departure from creator Dan Fogelman’s infamous TV show This Is Us, which typically had around 18 episodes per season. However, it’s an altogether different show: while This Is Us was a family drama, Paradise is a conspiracy thriller. 

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Clearly, Hulu is determined to ensure viewers tune in. Its decision to air the premiere shortly after its release date on ABC and FX is highly unprecedented, suggesting this is a show the streaming service believes in. 

Fogelman has big plans for Paradise, saying he’s hoping for a three-season run. So long as Hulu renews it for a second chapter, the writer and his team are ready to go. 

“We have almost the whole season broken, and almost written now,” he told Variety when asked where he’s at with Season 2. 

“The fundamental problem in streaming is these shows that people get hooked on then go off the air for two and a half years. And so my goal is to have this thing back on television at least within a year.”

Paradise Season 1 release schedule

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The full Paradise season schedule looks something like this:

• Episode 1, ‘Wildcat is Down’: January 26, 2025
  • It’s just another day in Paradise until Xavier Collins discovers one of the world’s most powerful individuals has been viciously murdered. Xavier analyzes the crime scene while recalling his complex relationship with the victim.
• Episode 2, ‘Sinatra’: January 28, 2025
  • Agent Xavier Collins is interrogated. Samantha Redmond (codenamed Sinatra) begins to reassure the community as she reflects on how she got to Paradise.
• Episode 3, ‘The Architect of Social Well-Being’: January 28, 2025
  • Isolated, Xavier seeks answers on his own and cautiously turns to Dr. Gabriela Torabi. Meanwhile, Billy and Jane feel the pressure from Robinson’s investigation.
• Episode 4, ‘Agent Billy Pace’: February 4, 2025
  • The citizens of Paradise celebrate at the annual carnival. Xavier and Billy delve deeper into their investigation.
• Episode 5, ‘In the Palaces of Crowned Kings’: February 11, 2025
  • Xavier faces the consequences of his investigation, forcing him to consider how to proceed. Meanwhile, Cal’s family history and his last days are examined.
• Episode 6, ‘You Asked for Miracles’: February 18, 2025
  • Xavier and Robinson execute their plans as Sinatra strives to maintain Paradise’s current state.
• Episode 7, ‘The Day’: February 25, 2025
  • Sinatra and Xavier confront the past, returning to the harrowing day that brought them to Paradise.
• Episode 8, ‘The Man Who Kept the Secrets’: March 4, 2025
  • Xavier and Robinson race to find President Bradford’s murderer before it’s too late.

What it’s about 

Paradise is a political thriller about the assassination of President Cal Bradford and the following investigation by Secret Service Agent, Xavier Collins. However, when it comes to the plot, it’s probably best to leave all expectations at the door. 

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When asked if and when viewers can expect answers about the questions raised, Fogelman told Variety, “What I can say about this show – which is exciting for me having come off six years of This Is Us – is any question about a mystery or something that provokes a question gets answered in the course of the first season of the television show.”

“By the end of Episode 7, you will have answers to all the questions about the big picture mystery of the world,” he added, stating that any remaining questions will be resolved in Episode 8. 

Who’s in the cast?

Sterling K Brown plays Paradise protagonist Xavier Collins, seeing him team up with Fogelman after their long collaboration on This Is Us. Meanwhile, James Marsden plays Cal Bradford. Other cast members include: 

• Julianne Nicholson as Samantha Redmond, aka Sinatra
• Sarah Shahi as Dr. Gabriel Torabi
• Jon Beavers as Billy Pace
• Krys Marshall as Agent Nicole Robinson
• Aliyah Mastin as Presley Collins
• Percy Daggs IV as James Collins

In the meantime, check out more great TV shows to watch this month, as well as the most anticipated series coming in 2025.