Paradise Lost (TV series)

Paradise Lost is an American television series created by Rodes Fishburne. It premiered on April 13, 2020, on Spectrum Originals.[1][2][3][4] On July 30, 2020, lead cast member Josh Hartnett confirmed that the show will not be renewed for a second season.[5]

Paradise Lost
GenreDrama
Mystery
Southern Gothic
Created byRodes Fishburne
Starring
Composer(s)Paul Haslinger
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
Producer(s)
  • Mac Marshall
  • David Kanter
CinematographyAlan Caso
Nicola Daley
Editor(s)Robert Ivison
Josh Rifkin
Production company(s)
Release
Original networkSpectrum Originals
Original releaseApril 13 –
April 13, 2020

Premise

Yates Forsythe returns to his hometown in Mississippi with his psychiatrist wife Frances and their two children, only to uncover secrets that change the lives of everyone involved.

Cast

Episodes
No. Title Directed by Written by Original release date
1 Down the Rabbit Hole John Lee Hancock Rodes Fishburne April 13, 2020
2 Them Damn Beetles from Japan Romeo Tirone Rodes Fishburne April 13, 2020
3 Mississippi Ophelia Neema Barnette Mac Marshall April 13, 2020
4 Ghost on the Tracks Neema Barnette John Romano April 13, 2020
5 Danger to Yourself Karen Moncrieff Jada Nation April 13, 2020
6 When There is No Wind, Row Karen Moncrieff Arika Lisanne Mittman April 13, 2020
7 Polishing the Mirror Elodie Keene Cortney Norris April 13, 2020
8 Getting to the Other Side Elodie Keene Mac Marshall and Jada Nation April 13, 2020
9 The Black Dog Barked Romeo Tirone Arika Lisanne Mittman and Jada Nation April 13, 2020
10 The Magnolia Curtain Romeo Tirone Rodes Fishburne April 13, 2020

Production

Casting

On June 11, 2019, it was announced that Josh Hartnett and Bridget Regan were to portray the lead characters of the show.[7][8][9][10] In addition to Hartnett and Regan, actors Barbara Hershey, Nick Nolte, Gail Bean, Danielle Deadwyler and Shane McRae were cast in supporting roles.[11][12][13][14] On December 16, 2019, it was announced that Matt Battaglia will appear in the series.[15]

Filming

Principal photography occurred in Baton Rouge.[16][17]

Reception

Josh Bell of CBR gave the series a negative review and wrote, "The details of the mysteries in Spectrum's Paradise Lost are mostly unclear and the dialogue is full of portentous-sounding nonsense."[18]

gollark: Probably a book of some kind. I'm sure someone wrote something like that.
gollark: No.
gollark: What?
gollark: Obviously.
gollark: Terra hacked Discord and is thus immune.

References
  1. Cordero, Rosy (23 March 2020). "Watch Josh Hartnett go dark in first trailer for Paradise Lost series". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  2. White, Peter (19 February 2020). "Spectrum Originals Sets Premiere Date For Josh Hartnett Southern Gothic Drama 'Paradise Lost'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  3. Cordero, Rosy (23 March 2020). "Watch Josh Hartnett go dark in first trailer for Paradise Lost series". Yahoo!. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  4. "Spectrum Originals to Premiere Southern Gothic Mystery Series PARADISE LOST". BroadwayWorld. 19 February 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  5. Radish, Christina. "Josh Hartnett on 'Most Wanted', Guy Ritchie's 'Cash Truck', and Why 'Paradise Lost' Was a Disappointment". Collider (website). Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  6. "John Marshall Jones Talks New Series "Paradise Lost"". WTVJ. 28 April 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  7. Thorne, Will (11 June 2019). "Josh Hartnett to Star in Spectrum, Paramount Network Series 'Paradise Lost'". Variety (magazine). Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  8. Maas, Jennifer (11 June 2019). "Josh Hartnett, Bridget Regan to Star on Paramount Network-Spectrum Original Series 'Paradise Lost'". TheWrap. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  9. Andreeva, Nellie (11 June 2019). "Josh Hartnett, Bridget Regan, Nick Nolte & Barbara Hershey Star In 'Paradise Lost' Series For Spectrum Originals & Paramount Network". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  10. "Spectrum Originals and Paramount Network Announce PARADISE LOST Cast". BroadwayWorld. 11 June 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  11. Burt, Katyi (21 June 2019). "Paradise Lost: Casts and Details for Paramount TV Series". Den of Geek. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  12. Schramm, Molly (11 June 2019). "Josh Hartnett to Star in Paradise Lost Series for Spectrum Originals, Paramount Network". Paste (magazine). Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  13. Butler, Karen (11 June 2019). "Josh Hartnett, Bridget Regan, Nick Nolte to star in 'Paradise Lost' series". United Press International. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  14. Goldberg, Lesley (11 June 2019). "Josh Hartnett to Star in Spectrum/Paramount Network Thriller". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  15. Adams, Kirby (16 December 2019). "This former U of L linebacker is selling his Florida beachfront home for a mere $6.95M". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  16. Morris, George (24 March 2020). "Baton Rouge-filmed 'Paradise Lost' trailer is out; film stars Josh Hartnett, Bridget Regan". The Advocate (Louisiana). Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  17. White, Peter (10 October 2019). "Josh Hartnett Buys Into The Golden Age Of TV & The Heat Of Baton Rouge In 'Paradise Lost' As Paramount Shops Southern Gothic Drama Globally – Mipcom". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  18. Bell, Josh (10 April 2020). "Paradise Lost Is a Lethargic Southern Mystery Drama". CBR (website). Retrieved 17 July 2020.
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