The hit Hulu political thriller Paradise returned with its second season on February 23, 2026, dropping the first three episodes all at once for eager fans. The show created by Dan Fogelman (This Is Us) continues the story of Secret Service agent Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown) as he searches for his wife outside the underground bunker where the remaining survivors of a global catastrophe live.
For viewers wondering when Paradise Season 2 Episode 4 arrives, what time it streams, and what happened in the shocking third episode, here is everything you need to know about the next installment of this addictive mystery series.
Paradise Season 2 Episode 4 Release Date and Time
Paradise Season 2 Episode 4 releases on Monday, March 2, 2026. The episode drops on Hulu in the United States at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET. Following the three-episode premiere, the remaining five episodes will arrive weekly every Monday .
For international viewers, the episode streams on Disney+ in many regions and on JioHotstar in India. The release schedule remains the same globally, with episodes appearing on the same day .
Here is the complete episode release schedule for Paradise Season 2 :
- Episode 1 – “Graceland”: February 23, 2026 (Streaming now)
- Episode 2 – “Mayday”: February 23, 2026 (Streaming now)
- Episode 3 – “Another Day in Paradise”: February 23, 2026 (Streaming now)
- Episode 4 – “A Holy Charge”: March 2, 2026
- Episode 5 – Title TBA: March 9, 2026
- Episode 6 – Title TBA: March 16, 2026
- Episode 7 – Title TBA: March 23, 2026
- Episode 8 – Title TBA: March 30, 2026
What Happened in Episode 3 That Sets Up Episode 4?
The third episode of Paradise Season 2, titled “Another Day in Paradise,” moved the story forward on two fronts. Outside the bunker, Xavier continues his dangerous journey through the surface world searching for his wife Teri (Enuka Okuma). He discovers that life on the surface is not the radioactive wasteland they were told to believe. Small groups of survivors have banded together, creating their own communities and rules for survival .
Back inside the bunker, the power struggle intensifies. Samantha “Sinatra” Redmond (Julianne Nicholson) tightens her control over Paradise while dealing with the fallout from the president’s murder. The social order inside begins to crack as more residents question what they have been told about the outside world .
The episode also introduced viewers to new survivor groups, including a biker gang led by Link (Thomas Doherty), who becomes both an ally and potential threat to Xavier’s mission .
What to Expect in Paradise Season 2 Episode 4 “A Holy Charge”
Episode 4, titled “A Holy Charge,” will likely continue exploring both storylines. Based on the show’s pattern of revealing secrets through flashbacks, viewers can expect more answers about what really happened on “The Day” when the world ended. The episode will probably show how different survivors made it through those first terrible days and who made it into the bunker .
The official logline for Season 2 states that Xavier learns how people survived the three years since The Day. Episode 4 should bring him closer to finding Teri while also revealing more about the bunker’s dark origins .
Paradise Season 2 Cast and Characters
The main cast returns for Season 2 with several new additions :
- Sterling K. Brown as Xavier Collins
- Julianne Nicholson as Samantha “Sinatra” Redmond
- James Marsden as President Cal Bradford (in flashbacks)
- Sarah Shahi as Dr. Gabriela Torabi
- Nicole Brydon Bloom as Jane
- Krys Marshall as Agent Nicole Robinson
- Enuka Okuma as Dr. Teri Collins
- Aliyah Mastin as Presley Collins
- Percy Daggs IV as James Collins
- Charlie Evans as Jeremy
New cast members for Season 2 include :
- Shailene Woodley as Annie, a tough med school dropout who survived on the surface
- Thomas Doherty as Link, leader of a biker gang
- Michael McGrady as Geiger, Link’s second-in-command
- Timothy Omundson as Chef, another member of the surface survivor group
How to Watch Paradise Season 2 Episode 4
Viewers in the United States can watch Episode 4 on Hulu starting at 12 a.m. PT on March 2. Hulu offers both ad-supported and ad-free subscription plans. The ad-supported plan costs $9.99 per month, while the ad-free version runs $19.99 per month .
In India, the show streams on JioHotstar (formerly Disney+ Hotstar) with the same release schedule .
For viewers in the UK, Canada, and Australia, Paradise Season 2 is available on Disney+ through the Star content hub. Episodes drop at the same time as the U.S. release, typically in the afternoon local time .
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Critical Response to Paradise Season 2
Critics have responded positively to the second season. As of February 2026, Paradise Season 2 holds an 88% “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on reviews from top critics .
Michel Ghanem of The Wrap wrote, “The sophomore return of Paradise proves it has plenty of gas left in the tank, and its writers smash on the plot gas pedal this season for nonstop delight” .
Tim Glanfield of The Times (UK) added, “As season two unfolds, the secrets deep below the surface grow darker, the tension ratchets to new levels at each revelation” .
Not all reviews have been glowing. Nick Schager of The Daily Beast gave the season a “rotten” score, writing, “This once-tantalizing show appears to have permanently lost its way” .
The first season of Paradise earned an 86% critics score and an 84% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, along with a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Drama Series .
What Makes Paradise Different From Other Thrillers?
Creator Dan Fogelman has mapped out a three-season plan for Paradise, which means the story builds toward a definite ending rather than stretching out indefinitely. Sterling K. Brown explained in a January 2026 interview, “He knows it’s three seasons. It means that he gets to build towards something with each episode. We’re not trying to put filler into something just to keep it going in perpetuity. I think the audience senses the momentum that each episode has serious consequences to it, and it’s building to a complete picture” .
This approach gives viewers confidence that mysteries will be solved and questions answered, rather than dragging out reveals for years.
Where to Catch Up on Paradise Season 1
New viewers who want to watch Season 1 before diving into Season 2 can find all eight episodes on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ internationally. The first season introduced the bunker community, the murder of President Bradford, and the growing suspicion that not everything in Paradise is as it seems .
With Episode 4 arriving soon, Paradise fans have plenty to discuss and theorize about until the next chapter drops. The weekly release schedule gives viewers time to process each shocking revelation before the next one arrives.
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