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The Paradise

2012·Show
16Episodes in2Seasons·TV-PG
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Cringe Humor3

World

History, mystery, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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An intoxicating love story set in England's first department store in the 1870s. The Paradise revolves around the lives of the people who live and work in the store, each bound in their own way by the power of the world they live in, and the pasts that follow them there. A love story, mystery, and social comedy all in one.
Victorian EnglandDepartment Store DramaIntoxicating RomanceClass & SocietyCharacter-Driven NarrativeMystery & IntrigueComplex RelationshipsHistorical Fiction

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Paradise

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Where can I stream The Paradise legally?

The Paradise is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Hoopla, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Paradise worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Paradise rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does The Paradise have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 16 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Paradise?

Critics74
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see The Paradise much the same way.

When did The Paradise air?

It ran from 2012 to 2013 and has ended.

What language is The Paradise in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Paradise?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Paradise in 31 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Paradise use?

Career Versus ManMarried to the JobShipper on DeckThe PlaceOperation: JealousyBirds of a FeatherPut on a BusNot Like Other GirlsLove at First SightRemember the New Guy?Abhorrent AdmirerBitch in Sheep's Clothingand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for The Paradise, including Career Versus Man, Married to the Job, Shipper on Deck.