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This narrative includes spoilers for episode 7 of Paradise, “The Day.”
OVERALL, Hulu’s distinctive political/conspiracy/dystopian thriller Paradise offers a truly unique vibe: reminiscent of the network television series from the 2000s and 2010s. This is not necessarily a show that craves the cinematic quality of more contemporary hits like The White Lotus or Severance; nor does it seem to be cut from the same cloth as shows that followed in the wake of Lost,, which featured engaging high concepts that were undeniably digestible and generally made for relatively easy viewing. While these were somewhat melodramatic series where numerous events unfolded, it was precisely the type of show you could sit back and not overthink. It’s crafted to let the drama unfold before you, wash over you after a long day, and continue to keep you guessing at the end wanting more.
episode 7 of Paradise , tho , shifted gears as we finally received some clarity regarding what exactly transpired to bring us to this situation we’ve been observing for six previous episodes. Yes , we ultimately discovered why these individuals reside within a hollowed mountain in Colorado . And those revelations came during an episode (titled “The Day”) that was enlightening , dramatic , and intensely suspenseful . How could an implied apocalypse not be?
On top of uncovering much more about our main characters Xavier Collins ( Sterling K.Brown ) and Cal Bradford ( James Marsden ), we also uncovered several crucial details about the world within Paradise that clarify both what we’ve been watching on screen and also address questions we’ve had while also setting up several new threads likely to be explored in next week’s season finale (and perhaps, season two—which has already been ordered by Hulu.)
here are some key takeaways.
We discovered what actually occurred outside th e mountain bunker on‘ Paradise ‘
We had seen earlier hints throughout th e series regarding events leading us into this state known as ‘Parad ise’ (inside th e hollow mountain), but in ‘the Day,’ we finally received our answers. A supervolcano erupted in Antarctica, resulting in catastrophic tsunami waves reaching heights of up to three hundred feet which led nearly everything towards certain destruction. Australia, according to one point made during t he show, no longer exists.
In addition t o this global catastrophe unfolding before us there was also an alarming nuclear arms race taking place wiht every nation vying for control over whatever remained resources left on Earth.
The episode began with flashbacks set against t he backdrop following t he Cuban Missile Crisis occurring October twenty-eighth nineteen sixty-two when nuclear war was narrowly avoided.A reflective colonel poses an crucial question: What if next time it’s someone worse behind those controls?
Well, we learn how this scenario played out later during ‘The Day’ when Cal bradford opens up his nuclear briefcase.
He had been instructed by military leaders to launch missiles from U.S.; however upon speaking with Samantha Sinatra Redmond (the captivating Julianne Nicholson who is fully embracing her villainous role at this stage) reveals there exists another option known only by sitting president—a massive EMP blast capable enough wipe out all electricity across globe along with technology itself.
Sinatra protests but Bradford proceeds forward with his decision while their aircraft continues its journey toward Colorado’s mountains.
Why? To give them hope,” he states.
We learned Teri Xavier’s wife truly lives & seeks him out(also indicating Cal’s killer may originate externally)
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This entire exchange took place while Sinatra attempted saving herself (while consuming wine) amidst Xavier aiming his weapon towards her—it served as leverage during negotiations since Xavier suspected she harbored ulterior motives yet she possessed critical intel capable changing his mind regarding Teri being alive somewhere beyond barren land.
Sinatra likened herself even Bond villain—seriously Julianne Nicholson excels here—plays recording featuring most recent footage showing Teri searching desperately for him alongside revealing Jane(who you’ll recall happens murderous assassin) now holds custody over daughter Presley thus leaving Xavier feeling trapped.
Additionally Sinatra drops another bombshell—the DNA found on Cal’s deceased body did not match anyone residing inside bunker meaning killer must have come from outside world instead! is Teri among them? Is someone else posing differently than they appear?
Will either Jane or Sinatra allow release daughter back home safely?
Can Xavier reunite once again with Teri?
All significant inquiries whose answers await discovery finale installment Paradise(if none forthcoming then we’ll simply have wait patiently until second season arrives).
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This entire exchange took place while Sinatra attempted saving herself (while consuming wine) amidst Xavier aiming his weapon towards her—it served as leverage during negotiations since Xavier suspected she harbored ulterior motives yet she possessed critical intel capable changing his mind regarding Teri being alive somewhere beyond barren land.
Sinatra likened herself even Bond villain—seriously Julianne Nicholson excels here—plays recording featuring most recent footage showing Teri searching desperately for him alongside revealing Jane(who you’ll recall happens murderous assassin) now holds custody over daughter Presley thus leaving Xavier feeling trapped.
Additionally Sinatra drops another bombshell—the DNA found on Cal’s deceased body did not match anyone residing inside bunker meaning killer must have come from outside world instead! is Teri among them? Is someone else posing differently than they appear?
Will either Jane or Sinatra allow release daughter back home safely?
Can Xavier reunite once again with Teri?
All significant inquiries whose answers await discovery finale installment Paradise(if none forthcoming then we’ll simply have wait patiently until second season arrives).
