Paradise Season 2 Star Explains Sinatra's Fate After Finale

Julianne Nicholson and creator Dan Fogelman address whether the character will return in Season 3.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:27am

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Paradise star Julianne Nicholson and creator Dan Fogelman have addressed the fate of Samantha 'Sinatra' Redmond following the show's Season 2 finale. Nicholson argues Sinatra's sacrifice was selfless, while Fogelman confirms her apparent death but leaves the door open for a potential return in the upcoming third and final season.

Why it matters

Sinatra's storyline has been a major focus of Paradise, and her apparent death in the Season 2 finale has left fans speculating about her future. Nicholson and Fogelman's comments provide insight into the character's motivations and the show's plans for her going forward, which will be of great interest to the show's devoted fanbase.

The details

In the Paradise Season 2 finale, Sinatra chooses to stay behind in the bunker during an evacuation, closing the doors to contain a nuclear meltdown explosion. Nicholson argues this was a selfless act, not one driven by a belief that Sinatra might be able to survive. Fogelman confirms Sinatra's death, stating 'It's very hard to survive a mountain collapsing on top of you.' However, he leaves the door open for a potential return, noting the show will 'definitely play with time' in Season 3 and that he tries 'to never firmly say goodbye to a character.'

  • The Paradise Season 2 finale aired in March 2026.
  • Season 3 of Paradise is expected to premiere later in 2026.

The players

Julianne Nicholson

The actress who portrays the character of Samantha 'Sinatra' Redmond on the TV series Paradise.

Dan Fogelman

The creator and showrunner of the TV series Paradise.

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What they’re saying

“The reveal of her son being alive just shifts something in her, and then everything is just like extra. Everything else is like the cherry on the cake. Life is the cherry on the cake.”

— Julianne Nicholson, Actress

“It's very hard to survive a mountain collapsing on top of you. I think that it's very fair to say: Yes, Sinatra is done.”

— Dan Fogelman, Creator

“It's definitely a possibility. On my last batch of shows I've tried to never firmly say goodbye to a character because of the way we play in time.”

— Dan Fogelman, Creator

What’s next

Fans will have to wait for the premiere of Paradise Season 3 to see if Sinatra somehow returns, with creator Dan Fogelman hinting the show will 'definitely play with time' going forward.

The takeaway

The fate of Sinatra, a central character on the hit TV series Paradise, has been left ambiguous following the Season 2 finale. While the showrunner has confirmed her apparent death, the door has been left open for a potential return in the show's upcoming third and final season, which is sure to keep fans speculating and eagerly anticipating what's to come.