We are halfway through “Paradise” Season 2, and it’s been undeniably action-packed so far.
Episode 5 of the show, titled ‘The Mailman’ will air on Monday, March 9, 2026. It streams on Disney Plus and Hulu.
It’s currently trending as one of the most-searched television shows of 2026, and for good reason. The post-apocalyptic drama starring Sterling K. Brown and set in a city-sized underground bunker in Colorado three years after a doomsday event, comes in the wake of a smash-hit first season.
It garnered seven million views globally within its first nine days of streaming, and was the ninth most-streamed show from Q1 2025, with 3.9 billion minutes of watch time, according to Luminate. It also earned several nominations at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in May 2025, including one for Outstanding Drama Series.
Season 2 released on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. It returns just over a year after the first season debuted on Jan. 26th, 2025, and as early reviews attested, viewers are in for a wild ride.
Currently sitting at 89% on Rotten Tomatoes compared to last season’s 86%, the critical consensus is it’s even better.
“Paradise” Season 2 Episode 5 Release Date
Episode 5 of the show, titled ‘The Mailman’, will air on Monday, March 9, 2026. It streams on Disney+ and Hulu.
When Does “Paradise” Season 2 Start
Season 2 of ‘Paradise’ starts Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, airing on Disney Plus and Hulu.
“Paradise” Season 2 How Many Episodes
Season 2 of “Paradise” consists of eight episodes, which is the same amount as Season 1.
The first three episodes premiered simultaneously on Monday, Feb. 23. Episodes release weekly through March 30, 2026. Here’s the full episode schedule.
Episode 1 – “Graceland” – Monday, Feb. 23, 2026
Episode 2 – “Mayday” – Monday, Feb. 23, 2026
Episode 3 – “Another Day in Paradise” – Monday, Feb. 23, 2026
Episode 5 – “The Mailman” – Monday, March 9th, 2026
Episode 6 – TBA – Monday, March 16th, 2026
Episode 7 – TBA – Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Episode 8 – TBA – Monday, March 30th, 2026
“Paradise” Season 2 Trailer
The trailer for “Paradise” Season 2 released January 2026, and has 29 million views. Watch it below
Where to Watch “Paradise” Season 2
“Paradise” Season 2 is available to stream on Hulu in the US and Disney Plus internationally.
What is Season 2 of “Paradise” about?
As per Disney’s official story description, “Season 2 expands the world beyond the gates. Xavier leaves the bunker to search for his wife, Teri, and begins to learn how people survived the three years since ‘The Day.’ Back in Paradise, the bunker’s fragile peace is tested as the community recovers from the aftermath of Season 1. As new secrets about the city’s origins surface, tensions rise between the inside and outside worlds.”
“Paradise” Season 2 Reviews
“Paradise” Season 2 has received generally positive reviews from critics. It sits at an 89% on Rotten Tomatoes compared with 86% for the first season.
Reviewers praise its interesting premise, thoughtful writing, and convincing performances.
Who is in Season 2 of “Paradise”?
Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson, Shailene Woodley, and Percy Daggs IV feature in “Paradise” Season 2.
Brown reprises his role as special agent Xavier Collins, with Julianne Nicholson returning as Samantha “Sinatra” Redmond, chief decision maker in the bunker.
Shailene Woodley and Thomas Doherty join the cast in Season 2, and there’s also a showing from Percy Daggs IV, who has a major part in the upcoming “Hunger Games: The Sunrise on the Reaping.”
Here’s the full cast for “Paradise” Season 2.
Sterling K. Brown as Xavier Collins
Julianne Nicholson as Samantha “Sinatra” Redmond
Sarah Shahi as Gabriela Torabi
Nicole Brydon Bloom as Jane Driscoll
Aliyah Mastin as Presley Collins
Percy Daggs IV as James Collins
James Marsden as Cal Bradford
Jon Beavers as Billy Pace
Krys Marshall as Nicole Robinson
Kate Godfrey as Hadley Redmond
Cassidy Freeman as Jessica Bradford
Gerald McRaney as Kane Bradford
Enuka Okuma as Teri Rogers-Collins
Richard Robichaux as Carl
Matt Malloy as Henry Baines
Charlie Evans as Jeremy Bradford
Ian Merrigan as Trent
Michelle Meredith as Maggie
“Paradise” Season 2 Release Date
“Paradise” Season 2 premiered on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.
