Paradise inspired some surprising theories about time travel — and Alex’s identity — before the end of season 2.
The hit Hulu series, which premiered in January 2025, is set in a quiet and affluent society forced to face the reality of a shocking murder. But he is a creator Dan FogelmanThe political thriller revealed a twist there Paradise it was revealed to be an underground house inhabited by the world’s most prominent people after a cataclysmic event destroyed all of humanity.
The cast has spoken before Us Weekly specifically about how they kept the show a secret before its premiere.
“Great height [we had to go through to keep the twist secret] what’s happening now when we’re actually talking to people about it,” said Julianne Nicholson at the time.
He continued: “But now the trick is how do you grab people’s attention and convince them that this is something different without giving more details?
Sterling K. Brownon the other hand, you recently thought about holding on to so much information about the program.
“I like to know [what will happen on my projects]. But I think it’s a question you’re only asking on TV. Because when you make a film or a play, you know the beginning, the middle and the end,” he said Us in February. “The idea that you don’t have to know or hurt yourself … and it’s like I get a chance to help draw the arc where it ends up. So I don’t mind knowing.”
Keep scrolling for a guide to great fan ideas about Paradise season 2 finale:
Time Travel
The biggest idea making the rounds in Paradise is finding a way to introduce time travel into the mix. The biggest clue was Link appearing to have a connection with Sinatra’s son, leading some to wonder if they were the same person. More importantly, the idea of time travel came up with Link or Sinatra intentionally being involved.
Hulu’s hit series Paradise is returning after shocking cliffhangers and on-screen deaths – but which stars are reprising their roles? This political creator, Dan Fogelman, debuted in January 2025 under a mysterious veil. Paradise was derided as a show “set in a quiet, wealthy community built by some […]
Who is Alex?
From a real person to a fantasy to a computer, there are endless theories about who Alex could be. The best bet is probably something inanimate but only time – and fate – will tell who exactly Sinatra relied on so closely.
Time to Freeze
Speaking of close connections, there are questions about whether Alex allowed Sinatra to freeze or slow down. This would explain some of the behavior in the basement, which could open up a lot of possibilities for season 3.
