The small town American vibes don’t gel with the classic imagery of Washington DC or the Presidency.

The advanced technology that’s casually used reflects a different time period than the modern day.

Technology isn’t radically futuristic, and many classical elements of modern society are present all around the city.

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Supporting characters read old books or play old video games over experimenting with bizarre new technology, keepingParadisefeeling realistic.

Paradisereunites Sterling K. Brown with Dan Fogelman, who created the show and also createdThis Is Us.

This is where having a firm moral character like Xavier Collins in the lead role really pays off.

Sterling K Brown being questioned under bright lights in Paradise

The sci-fi nature of the twist even means more threats could emerge from outside the city.

It’s a genuine strength forParadisethat brings a lot of fun potential to the series.

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Cast

Sterling K. Brown and James Marsden sit across from each other in Paradise season 1

Sterling K Brown glaring in Paradise season 1

Sterling K Brown sitting in the Oval Office with his arm in a sling in Paradise

James Marsden wearing presidential attire in Paradise season 1

Headshot Of Sterling K. Brown In The Los Angeles premiere of ‘Atlas’

Headshot Of Julianne Nicholson

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