Paradise Lost (2020 TV series) explained

Genre:Drama
Mystery
Southern Gothic
Creator:Rodes Fishburne
Composer:Paul Haslinger
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:10
List Episodes:
  1. Episodes
Cinematography:Alan Caso
Nicola Daley
Editor:Robert Ivison
Josh Rifkin
Network:Spectrum

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]

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.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1Down the Rabbit HoleJohn Lee HancockRodes FishburneApril 13, 2020
2Them Damn Beetles from JapanRomeo TironeRodes FishburneApril 13, 2020
3Mississippi OpheliaNeema BarnetteMac MarshallApril 13, 2020
4Ghost on the TracksNeema BarnetteJohn RomanoApril 13, 2020
5Danger to YourselfKaren MoncrieffJada NationApril 13, 2020
6When There is No Wind, RowKaren MoncrieffArika Lisanne MittmanApril 13, 2020
7Polishing the MirrorElodie KeeneCortney NorrisApril 13, 2020
8Getting to the Other SideElodie KeeneMac Marshall and Jada NationApril 13, 2020
9The Black Dog BarkedRomeo TironeArika Lisanne Mittman and Jada NationApril 13, 2020
10The Magnolia CurtainRomeo TironeRodes FishburneApril 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cordero. Rosy. Watch Josh Hartnett go dark in first trailer for Paradise Lost series. 23 March 2020. Entertainment Weekly. 17 July 2020. 1 April 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200401222636/https://ew.com/tv/josh-hartnett-paradise-lost-first-trailer/. live.
  2. Web site: White. Peter. Spectrum Originals Sets Premiere Date For Josh Hartnett Southern Gothic Drama 'Paradise Lost'. 19 February 2020. Deadline Hollywood. 17 July 2020. 10 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200310033021/https://deadline.com/2020/02/spectrum-premiere-date-josh-hartnett-paradise-lost-1202862970/. live.
  3. Web site: Cordero. Rosy. Watch Josh Hartnett go dark in first trailer for Paradise Lost series. 23 March 2020. Yahoo!. 17 July 2020. 14 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210114172748/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/watch-josh-hartnett-dark-first-170029040.html. live.
  4. Web site: Spectrum Originals to Premiere Southern Gothic Mystery Series PARADISE LOST. 19 February 2020. BroadwayWorld. 17 July 2020.
  5. Web site: Radish. Christina. Josh Hartnett on 'Most Wanted', Guy Ritchie's 'Cash Truck', and Why 'Paradise Lost' Was a Disappointment. 30 July 2020 . Collider. 11 August 2020. 15 August 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200815184217/https://collider.com/josh-hartnett-interview-most-wanted-paradise-lost/. live.
  6. Web site: John Marshall Jones Talks New Series "Paradise Lost". 28 April 2020. WTVJ. 17 July 2020. 17 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717225007/https://www.nbcmiami.com/entertainment/6-in-the-mix/john-marshall-jones-talks-new-series-paradise-lost/2225859/. live.
  7. Web site: Thorne. Will. Josh Hartnett to Star in Spectrum, Paramount Network Series 'Paradise Lost'. 11 June 2019. Variety. 17 July 2020.
  8. Web site: Maas. Jennifer. Josh Hartnett, Bridget Regan to Star on Paramount Network-Spectrum Original Series 'Paradise Lost'. 11 June 2019. TheWrap. 17 July 2020. 5 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200305154235/https://www.thewrap.com/josh-hartnett-bridget-regan-paramount-network-spectrum-original-series-paradise-lost/. live.
  9. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. Josh Hartnett, Bridget Regan, Nick Nolte & Barbara Hershey Star In 'Paradise Lost' Series For Spectrum Originals & Paramount Network. 11 June 2019. Deadline Hollywood. 17 July 2020. 6 August 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200806080126/https://deadline.com/2019/06/josh-hartnett-bridget-regan-nick-nolte-barbara-hershey-star-paradise-lost-series-spectrum-originals-paramount-network-1202630575/. live.
  10. Web site: Spectrum Originals and Paramount Network Announce PARADISE LOST Cast. 11 June 2019. BroadwayWorld. 17 July 2020. 18 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200718082647/https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Spectrum-Originals-and-Paramount-Network-Announce-PARADISE-LOST-Cast-20190611. live.
  11. Web site: Burt. Katyi. Paradise Lost: Casts and Details for Paramount TV Series. 21 June 2019. Den of Geek. 17 July 2020. 17 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717231055/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/paradise-lost-series-cast/. live.
  12. Web site: Schramm. Molly. Josh Hartnett to Star in Paradise Lost Series for Spectrum Originals, Paramount Network. 11 June 2019. Paste. 17 July 2020. 17 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717194040/https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/josh-hartnett/josh-hartnett-paradise-lost-spectrum-original/. live.
  13. Web site: Butler. Karen. Josh Hartnett, Bridget Regan, Nick Nolte to star in 'Paradise Lost' series. 11 June 2019. United Press International. 17 July 2020.
  14. Web site: Goldberg. Lesley. Josh Hartnett to Star in Spectrum/Paramount Network Thriller. 11 June 2019. The Hollywood Reporter. 17 July 2020. 14 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210114172606/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/josh-hartnett-star-spectrum-paramount-network-thriller-1217358. live.
  15. Web site: Adams. Kirby. This former U of L linebacker is selling his Florida beachfront home for a mere $6.95M. 16 December 2019. The Courier-Journal. 17 July 2020. 14 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210114172606/https://www.courier-journal.com/story/life/home-garden/2019/12/16/matt-battaglia-selling-his-florida-beach-home-6-million/2630589001/. live.
  16. Web site: Morris. George. Baton Rouge-filmed 'Paradise Lost' trailer is out; film stars Josh Hartnett, Bridget Regan. 24 March 2020. The Advocate (Louisiana). 17 July 2020. 17 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717193957/https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/article_cb63c1c6-6e02-11ea-868f-2750bed77816.html. live.
  17. Web site: White. Peter. 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. 10 October 2019. Deadline Hollywood. 17 July 2020. 28 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191228104002/https://deadline.com/2019/10/josh-hartnett-paradise-lost-as-paramount-shops-southern-gothic-drama-globally-mipcom-1202752202/. live.
  18. Web site: Bell. Josh. Paradise Lost Is a Lethargic Southern Mystery Drama. April 10, 2020. Comic Book Resources. July 17, 2020. July 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200718012042/https://www.cbr.com/paradise-lost-review/. live.

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