If you’re hooked on Paradise and eager for more gripping political thrillers, dystopian mysteries, and conspiracy-driven dramas, there’s no shortage of shows to keep you entertained while waiting for Season 2. Whether you love the bunker setting, the high-stakes political intrigue, or the web of deception surrounding Xavier Collins, here are some must-watch series that capture similar themes.
Before we dive in, why these shows:
All of these shows mirror key elements of Paradise:
Political conspiracies (The Night Agent, Zero Day, House of Cards, The Diplomat, Occupied, Designated Survivor)
Post-apocalyptic survival (Silo, Snowpiercer, The Expanse, 3%)
Dystopian control & deception (Black Mirror, Colony, Severance, Hot Skull)
Mystery-driven thrillers (Ascension, The Night Agent, Severance, Occupied)
Each one offers a suspenseful, thought-provoking experience—perfect to keep you entertained while waiting for Season 2 of Paradise! Let me know if you want a shorter list based on a specific vibe!
Political Thrillers & Conspiracies
If Paradise had you questioning who to trust, these political thrillers will pull you into worlds filled with corruption, power struggles, and shocking twists:
- The Night Agent (Netflix) – A fast-paced thriller where an FBI agent uncovers a deadly government conspiracy. The protagonist, like Xavier Collins, must uncover the truth while being hunted.
- Zero Day (Netflix, 2025) – Angela Bassett and Robert De Niro stars in this thriller about cyber warfare and government corruption, similar to the shadowy political forces in Paradise.
- The Event – A fast-paced mystery where a cover-up at the highest level of government starts unraveling, much like Xavier uncovering secrets inside the bunker.
- Occupied – A geopolitical thriller where Russia occupies Norway under the guise of an energy crisis. Like Paradise, it deals with a government trying to maintain order under extreme circumstances.
- Designated Survivor (Netflix) – When a terrorist attack wipes out the government, a low-level official becomes President, uncovering massive conspiracies. Like Paradise, it explores who can be trusted in a time of crisis.
Dystopian & Sci-Fi Thrillers
If Paradise’s underground bunker setting and post-apocalyptic intrigue hooked you, these shows offer gripping survival stories:
- Silo (Apple TV+) –Possibly the closest match to Paradise, this show follows a group of survivors in a massive underground bunker who begin to question everything they’ve been told about the outside world.
- Snowpiercer (Tubi) – A class-struggle thriller set on a perpetually moving train carrying the last of humanity after an environmental disaster. If you liked the class divides and leadership struggles in Paradise, this show’s train-bound society where the wealthy control the poor will grip you.
- Colony – A family tries to survive in a dystopian future where an alien-controlled government rules humanity. Like Paradise, it’s about who you can trust when the system is corrupt.
- Severance (Apple TV+) – This eerie thriller is all about separating truth from lies in a controlled environment. It’s psychological, conspiracy-driven, and full of twists—perfect for fans of Paradise.
- Ascension – A secret space mission holds dark secrets, much like Paradise’s bunker hiding the truth about the world above.
Power, Control, and the Fragility of Society
If Paradise had you thinking about how power structures manipulate truth and control people, these shows explore similar themes through different lenses—political, dystopian, and sci-fi.)
- 3% (Netflix) – A dystopian survival drama where people must undergo brutal trials to escape poverty and join a privileged society. Like Paradise, it explores secrets, deception, and the truth behind the system.
- Black Mirror (Netflix) – A tech-driven dystopian anthology series that, like Paradise, explores themes of power, surveillance, and moral dilemmas in a controlled world.
- The Expanse (Prime Video) – A political and sci-fi thriller set in a future where Earth, Mars, and the Asteroid Belt are on the brink of war. If you enjoyed Paradise’s blend of political drama and sci-fi elements, this space-set series offers government conspiracies, betrayals, and intense survival stakes.
- House of Cards (Netflix, 2013–2018) – A political chess game where deception, ambition, and murder shape the future of the U.S. government. If you enjoyed the power dynamics in Paradise, you’ll love this.
- The Diplomat (Netflix) – A tense political drama about a U.S. ambassador navigating global crises. If you liked Paradise’s investigation into government cover-ups, this offers a more diplomatic but equally thrilling perspective.
- Hot Skull (Netflix)– A dystopian world where a mysterious virus spreads through speech. Like Paradise, a man with unique knowledge becomes the target of powerful forces.