Episode 1 of "Paradise" kicks off with Agent Xavier Collins, ensconced in his opulent residence alongside his two children. Still, there's a lingering uneasiness about him. Yet, beneath this facade, we swiftly uncover his true identity: a special agent entrusted with the monumental task of safeguarding the President of the United States. Upon conducting a routine check on President Cal Bradford in his chambers, Collins is met with a harrowing sight—Bradford, lifelessly still.
A flashback transports us to Collins' initial encounter with Bradford. Despite the president's subtle undertones of racism, Collins finds himself inexplicably drawn to Bradford's magnetic, no-nonsense demeanor, ultimately embracing the mantle of his protector. Returning to the grim present, Collins meticulously surveys the crime scene and realizes with a jolt that Bradford's tablet has vanished into thin air.
Another flashback reveals the strained relationship between Bradford and his wife, who planned to go their separate ways once his term as president ends. flashback unearths the strained relationship between Bradford and his wife, who had planned to part ways upon the conclusion of his term. In a moment of deviation from protocol, Collins summons his trusted compatriot, Billy, and issues an urgent lockdown order.
The duo embarks on a meticulous search of the premises for any shred of evidence, while Collins pores over the CCTV footage with a hawk's eye. Suspicion mounts as it transpires that Collins was the last person to lay eyes on the president alive. Adding fuel to the fire, Collins' superior, Bradshaw—entangled in a romantic liaison with Special Agent Robinson—had also had a hush-hush meeting with a high-ranking official monikered Samantha, or "Sinatra."
Another nostalgic glimpse flashes back to a moment where Collins bravery shielded Bradford from a bullet, underlining their former intimate bond. Yet, rifts had crept into their relationship, especially concerning Collins' wife, ultimately causing a bitter estrangement.
Meanwhile, agents Billy and Jane seem to be keeping secrets of their own. CCTV footage uncovers a startling revelation: Billy dozed off while on guard duty. Precisely before the presidential assassination, the security cameras went dark, and Billy awoke only after the suspected perpetrator had presumably fled via the balcony.
Grasping the gravity of the unfolding crisis, Collins issues a Code Red, summoning all vital stakeholders to the president's residence. He is grilled about his last conversation with Bradford, prompting another nostalgic flashback—this time revealing that their rift was deeply intertwined with Collins' wife.
As the timeline rewinds further, we witness Bradford and Sinatra entrusting Collins with highly classified information—none other than the crucial data now stored on the stolen tablet. They unveil a looming catastrophe that poses a perilous threat to the planet.
Returning to the present, Collins dashes back home, driven by a relentless determination to uncover Bradford's killer. In a stunning revelation, we discover that the city where Collins and the others dwell is actually an underground metropolis—a sanctuary constructed in the aftermath of a catastrophic apocalypse.
Another nostalgic glimpse flashes back to a moment where Collins bravery shielded Bradford from a bullet, underlining their former intimate bond. Yet, rifts had crept into their relationship, especially concerning Collins' wife, ultimately causing a bitter estrangement.
Meanwhile, agents Billy and Jane seem to be keeping secrets of their own. CCTV footage uncovers a startling revelation: Billy dozed off while on guard duty. Precisely before the presidential assassination, the security cameras went dark, and Billy awoke only after the suspected perpetrator had presumably fled via the balcony.
Grasping the gravity of the unfolding crisis, Collins issues a Code Red, summoning all vital stakeholders to the president's residence. He is grilled about his last conversation with Bradford, prompting another nostalgic flashback—this time revealing that their rift was deeply intertwined with Collins' wife.
As the timeline rewinds further, we witness Bradford and Sinatra entrusting Collins with highly classified information—none other than the crucial data now stored on the stolen tablet. They unveil a looming catastrophe that poses a perilous threat to the planet.
Returning to the present, Collins dashes back home, driven by a relentless determination to uncover Bradford's killer. In a stunning revelation, we discover that the city where Collins and the others dwell is actually an underground metropolis—a sanctuary constructed in the aftermath of a catastrophic apocalypse.
