Stephen King Is A Big Fan Of Hulu's Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Drama Series

Stephen King frequently shares his opinions about movies and TV shows. King has even criticized adaptations of his own sci-fi stories, so know that he doesn't sugarcoat things. That said, the legendary author is mostly all about celebrating the entertainment he likes, which brings us to the post-apocalyptic series "Paradise." King took to Threads and praised both seasons of Hulu's post-apocalyptic thriller. What's more, he believes that another legendary author would have been a fan of the series.

"PARADISE (Hulu): First season is good, second season is even better. How rare is that? The acting is good, the story actually hangs together, and the dialogue is the best part. Sharp. Few cliches. Highest praise: Elmore Leonard would watch this," King wrote. "Paradise" is one of many great post-apocalyptic series available to stream right now. The story takes place in an underground community made up of those who survived the earth-shattering event. However, it doesn't take long for more chaos to rear its head, as the president of the United States gets murdered. Secret Service Agent Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown) then must get to the bottom of the mystery.

That's a basic description of the inciting incident that gets "Paradise" moving, but the story becomes more ambitious as it progresses. The show is also reminiscent of "Lost" at times due to its mystery-box narrative and use of flashback scenes, but don't expect a knock-off. Dan Fogelman's series is original, and many critics agree with King's sentiments.

Critics generally agree that "Paradise" is one of the more binge-worthy shows available to stream. The series keeps viewers guessing throughout, and each episode will leave you wanting more. Then, before you know it, you've stayed up past your bedtime wanting more. "Paradise has a way of making you feel like a pawn in a slowly unfolding plot that's been worked out backwards, so that key information points are withheld, then detonated like carefully deployed explosives," James Jackson wrote for The Times.

James Dyer of Empire Magazine expressed similar views, noting that "Paradise" is a nice mix of over-the-top and ambitious. "A moreish if preposterous murder-mystery wrapped up in a swing-for-the-fences premise. If you think you know what to expect going in, think twice — it's far more than just another day in paradise."

Stephen King knows how to tell a great sci-fi story, so his endorsement of "Paradise" should be reason enough to give "Paradise" a chance. The fact that so many critics agree with him just reaffirms the fact that Dan Fogelman's series is must-see television.