Can’t stop thinking about ‘Paradise’? Stream these shows next
Can’t stop thinking about ‘Paradise’? Stream these shows next
If ‘Paradise’ left you craving more twists and betrayals, these thrillers are a must-watch.
Hulu’s “Paradise” is the kind of show that hooks you early and never lets go. If you haven’t seen it, best you forget everything you’ve read about the show before it came out… because you’re in for a very different ride. Without spoiling anything, it’s got the perfect mix of political intrigue, dystopian sci-fi, and edge-of-your-seat suspense. And if you’ve already blown through all the episodes (the season finale dropped on Tuesday, March 4), you’re probably looking for something just as intense to watch next.
The best political thrillers keep you questioning everything, and “Paradise” delivers that in spades. Whether it’s secret alliances, shifting loyalties, or the creeping fear that no one is telling the full truth, the show is built to keep you on your toes until the very end. But “Paradise” isn’t the only series that blends government conspiracies with nail-biting drama. If you’re craving more high-stakes power struggles, morally complex characters, and twists that hit like a gut punch, you’ve got plenty of options. Here’s what to stream next.
Paradise
The tranquility in a serene, wealthy community inhabited by some of the world’s most prominent individuals explodes when a shocking murder occurs and a high stakes investigation unfolds.
Loved ‘Paradise’? Watch: ‘Designated Survivor’
If you love political thrillers where one decision can change everything, “Designated Survivor” is a must-watch. The show kicks off with a jaw-dropping crisis: a devastating attack wipes out the U.S. government’s leadership, leaving Tom Kirkman - a mild-mannered Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - suddenly sworn in as President. Totally unprepared and thrown into the highest-stakes job in the world, Kirkman has to navigate political chaos, global threats, and the ever-present question of who was really behind the attack. It’s got the same high-intensity intrigue as “Paradise,” with shifting alliances, conspiracy theories, and power struggles playing out on the biggest stage possible.
Like “Paradise,” “Designated Survivor” drops its main character into an impossible situation where the decisions they make could mean life or death. Both shows thrive on tension, secrecy, and the constant feeling that someone is pulling the strings behind the scenes. But while “Paradise” leans into dystopian sci-fi with survivalist elements, “Designated Survivor” is more of a straight political thriller, grounded in real-world government machinations and power plays. If you loved the suspense and behind-the-scenes maneuvering in “Paradise” but want something set in the present day with a bit more West Wing-style drama, “Designated Survivor” should be next on your list.
Designated Survivor
Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack during the State of the Union kills everyone above him in the Presidential line of succession.
Check out ‘The Night Agent’
If you love thrillers where no one can be trusted and every answer leads to more danger, “The Night Agent” should be next on your watchlist. The show follows Peter Sutherland, a low-level FBI agent whose job is basically answering a phone that never rings - until one night, it does. That single call pulls him into a massive conspiracy, forcing him to go on the run with a tech CEO who just lost her family in a mysterious attack. As the two uncover a web of government secrets, assassins, and double-crosses, Peter has to figure out who he can trust before it’s too late. It’s packed with the kind of nonstop tension and high-stakes political intrigue that made “Paradise” so gripping.
Like “Paradise,” “The Night Agent” drops its main character into a life-or-death situation where the people in charge might be just as dangerous as the enemies lurking in the shadows. Both shows thrive on paranoia, shocking betrayals, and main characters who are way in over their heads but refuse to back down. The key difference? “The Night Agent” is a fast-paced action thriller, with car chases, shootouts, and a constantly moving plot, while “Paradise” takes a more psychological approach, building tension through shifting alliances and slow-burning suspense. If you loved the power plays and conspiracies in “Paradise” but want something with more action and chase sequences, “The Night Agent” delivers.
The Night Agent
Brought together by a midnight phone call, an FBI agent and a cybersecurity expert must unravel an ever-growing web of political conspiracies.
Don’t miss ‘11.22.63’
If you love thrillers that blend history and conspiracy, “11.22.63” is a must-watch. Based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name, the show follows Jake Epping, a high school teacher who stumbles upon a portal that allows him to travel back in time to the early 1960s. His mission? Stop the assassination of John F. Kennedy. But time itself doesn’t make things easy - every move he makes triggers unexpected consequences, and the closer he gets to his goal, the more dangerous things become. With its mix of suspense, mystery, and historical drama, “11.22.63” delivers a gripping ride full of twists and “what if” moments that keep you hooked.
Like “Paradise,” “11.22.63” thrives on paranoia, the weight of impossible choices, and the unsettling feeling that unseen forces are working against the main character. Both shows feature main characters caught in a web of secrets where the stakes couldn’t be higher. But while “Paradise” is set in a dystopian future with political power plays, “11.22.63” takes a more personal approach, grounding its tension in history and one man’s desperate attempt to change the past. If you loved the mystery and moral dilemmas of “Paradise” but would be interested in something with a time-travel twist and a retro backdrop, “11.22.63” is the perfect next watch.
11.22.63
An English teacher travels back in time to prevent the Kennedy assassination, but discovers he is attached to the life he has made in a bygone era.
One more: ‘A Murder at the End of the World’
For anyone who finished “Paradise” and is looking for another eerie mystery where no one can be trusted, “A Murder at the End of the World” should be next on your list. This modern murder mystery follows Darby Hart, a true crime-obsessed amateur detective who gets invited to a super-exclusive retreat in a high-tech, isolated compound. But when one of the guests turns up dead, it’s clear this isn’t just some fancy getaway - it’s a deadly game, and Darby’s the only one asking the right questions. With its mix of tech paranoia, hidden agendas, and slow-burning suspense, the show keeps you second-guessing everyone until the very end.
Like “Paradise,” “A Murder at the End of the World” is all about power, control, and a main character who’s trying to survive in a place where the rules aren’t what they seem. Both shows pull you into a world where secrets run deep and the truth is more dangerous than any lie. But while “Paradise” leans into political power struggles and dystopian vibes, “A Murder at the End of the World” plays more like a classic whodunit, just with a modern, high-tech twist. If you loved the tension and mystery of Paradise but want something that feels a little more personal - and a lot more like “Knives Out” meets “Black Mirror” - this one’s for you.
A Murder at the End of the World
Gen Z amateur sleuth and tech-savvy hacker Darby Hart and eight other guests are invited by a reclusive billionaire to participate in a retreat at a remote location. When one of the other guests is found dead, Darby must use her skills to prove it was murder before the killer takes another life.
More to watch after finishing ‘Paradise’
‘Silo’ | Apple TV+
Silo
In a ruined and toxic future, thousands live in a giant silo deep underground. After its sheriff breaks a cardinal rule and residents die mysteriously, engineer Juliette starts to uncover shocking secrets and the truth about the silo.
‘Counterpoint’ | STARZ
Counterpart
Howard Silk is a lowly cog in a bureaucratic UN agency who is turning the last corner of a life filled with regret when he discovers the agency he works for is guarding a secret: a crossing to a parallel dimension.
‘Condor’ | MGM+
Condor
Young CIA analyst Joe Turner has his idealism tested when he learns that the CIA has been using an algorithm he developed to spy on American citizens, leading the organization to a terrorist plot that threatens the lives of millions. Inspired by Sydney Pollack’s 1975 political thriller Three Days of the Condor.
‘Slow Horses’ | Apple TV+
Slow Horses
Follow a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents—and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb—as they navigate the espionage world’s smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces.