Stephen King Backs Up Praise For Hulu’s Hit New Sci-Fi Series As “Closest Thing On TV To Lost”

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Soon after the season 2 finale aired, Stephen King reiterated his positive opinion of the show Paradise, calling it the television series most similar to Lost.

Stephen King loved season 2 of Paradise, calling it even better than the first, which he already thought was exceptional. He specifically praised the show’s acting, how well the story flowed, the dialogue, and its originality. Creator Dan Fogelman was thrilled with the praise, sharing his excitement on Instagram and saying he was completely overwhelmed.

Shortly after the season 2 finale aired on March 30th, Stephen King reaffirmed his positive opinion of Paradise by sharing a review from author Linwood Barclay. Barclay called the finale “great” and praised the show as being the closest current television series to Lost.

The series Paradise starts in a Colorado bunker three years after a major disaster. It centers on Secret Service agent Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown) and his investigation into the president’s assassination. The second season broadens the story, moving beyond the bunker and into the wider world as Xavier searches for his wife.

The cast of Paradise features Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Aliyah Mastin, Percy Daggs IV, James Marsden, Krys Marshall, Enuka Okuma, and Charlie Evans as main characters. Jon Beavers, Kate Godfrey, Cassidy Freeman, Gerald McRaney, Richard Robichaux, Matt Malloy, Ian Merrigan, Michelle Meredith, Shailene Woodley, Thomas Doherty, Michael McGrady, and Cameron Britton will appear in supporting roles throughout the series.

What Critics Are Saying About Paradise Season 2

Season 2 of Paradise is receiving rave reviews, with a 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes – even higher than the 86% for its first season. Critics especially appreciate how the new season fully embraces its thriller elements, offering a captivating story, excellent acting, and consistently exciting drama. Authors Stephen King and Linwood Barclay are among those praising the show.

Graeme Guttmann of ScreenRant gave season 2 of Paradise a 7 out of 10, noting that while the season explores new areas, it still feels somewhat familiar, but remains fun and mysterious.

Season one of Paradise was nominated for four Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series. Sterling K. Brown was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor, with James Marsden and Julianne Nicholson receiving nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor and Actress, respectively.

How Paradise Is The “Closest Thing On TV To Lost”

Calling Hulu’s Paradise comparable to Lost is a big compliment, considering Lost is often considered one of the greatest TV shows ever made. Both series start with straightforward ideas but quickly become much bigger, more intricate, and full of surprises. This is what makes them so captivating and enjoyable to watch.

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2026-04-01 21:58