Hulu's 'Paradise' Returns with Season 2 Premiere

The Emmy-nominated series starring Sterling K. Brown continues the search for his character's missing wife after the events of Season 1.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The post-apocalyptic drama series 'Paradise' returns to Hulu with the premiere of Season 2, which will see Sterling K. Brown's character Xavier Collins continue his search for his wife Teri after escaping the underground bunker in Colorado. The new season will also explore how people have survived in the three years since the catastrophic event known as 'The Day', while back in the bunker, new secrets emerge about the city's origins.

Why it matters

As one of Hulu's most acclaimed and popular original series, the return of 'Paradise' is highly anticipated by fans eager to see how the story progresses after the shocking events of Season 1. The show's exploration of life in a post-apocalyptic world provides a compelling and thought-provoking look at human resilience and the struggle to rebuild society.

The details

Season 2 of 'Paradise' will premiere on Hulu and Disney+ on Monday, February 23rd with three new episodes. The season will consist of a total of eight episodes, with new episodes dropping weekly until the March 30th finale. In addition to the returning cast led by Sterling K. Brown, the new season will feature several new cast members, including Shailene Woodley as Annie, a tour guide in Memphis, Tennessee who survives the catastrophic event, and Thomas Doherty as Link, a tough and charming leader of a group of survivors.

  • Season 2 of 'Paradise' premieres on Monday, February 23, 2026.
  • New episodes will drop weekly until the season finale on March 30, 2026.

The players

Sterling K. Brown

The lead actor of the series, playing the role of Agent Xavier Collins.

Shailene Woodley

A new cast member joining the series in Season 2, playing the role of Annie, a tour guide in Memphis, Tennessee who survives the catastrophic event.

Thomas Doherty

A new cast member joining the series in Season 2, playing the role of Link, a tough and charming leader of a group of survivors.

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What they’re saying

“That is something that ... we will be exploring. I can tell you that much, but I think the main exploration and the main question will be, is his wife really alive?”

— Sterling K. Brown (TODAY.com)

What’s next

Fans will have to tune in to the new episodes of 'Paradise' Season 2 to find out if Xavier is able to locate his missing wife Teri and what other secrets and surprises are in store for the characters as they navigate the post-apocalyptic world.

The takeaway

The return of the acclaimed Hulu series 'Paradise' for a second season promises more gripping drama and suspense as the characters continue to grapple with the aftermath of the catastrophic event known as 'The Day' and fight for survival in a world forever changed.