ABC’s Paradise has officially cracked into the cultural bloodstream, torching us with “what the hell is going on here” energy. A political thriller with dystopian mystery, Paradise compares to everything from Silo to The Night Agent to Zero Day.
As Paradise left some of us hungry for more power struggles, buried secrets, and political chaos, here are five shows that scratch that same itch. Each offers its take on conspiracies, governments in crisis, and leads caught in the crossfire.
So, if you are one of those who prefer their collapse of order with a side of absurdity and gore, we’ve got you covered!
five shows TO WATCH IF YOU likeD Paradise
Designated Survivor (2016–2019)
What happens when everyone in the United States government is wiped out in an instant? Drama and a lot of it. That’s the premise behind this underrated ABC gem starring Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member who was suddenly promoted to President after a catastrophic attack. The show doesn’t waste time. Kirkman is thrust into a nightmare of internal sabotage, media manipulation, and a government on the brink.
If you’re into watching reluctant leaders discover their steel, this is for you.
Where to watch: Netflix
The Night Agent (2023–)
Netflix’s The Night Agent is built for the Paradise fan who thrives on ticking clocks and paranoia.
The show follows Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso), an FBI agent who answers a call and finds himself cracking a plot that could destroy the government from within. Based on Matthew Quirk’s novel, it’s full of rapid twists and betrayals.
Where to watch: Netflix
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Silo (2023–)
The consensus is in: if you like Paradise, Silo should be next. Based on Hugh Howey’s Wool series, Silo is a dystopian slow-burn about a society living in an underground silo with no access to the truth. Or the surface.
Rebecca Ferguson leads a cast dealing with government lies and generational secrets. Apple TV+ crafts it with eerie precision, and fans agree: it’s a “what is REALLY going on” kind of show that builds tension the way Paradise does.
Where to watch: Apple TV+
House of Cards (2013–2018)
This iconic Netflix drama set the modern gold standard for televised political scheming. If Paradise has you fascinated by manipulative operatives and the backroom deals that run Washington, House of Cards is essential viewing.
Kevin Spacey’s character, Frank Underwood, is machiavellian to the core, but Robin Wright’s character of Claire that steals the endgame.
It’s prestige, it’s pulpy, and it’s a masterclass in how power corrupts.
Where to watch: Netflix
Zero Day (2025–)
The latest addition to the genre, Zero Day stars Robert De Niro as a retired president pulled back into the center of a catastrophic cyberattack.
Released in early 2025, the show is already generating buzz for its unnervingly realistic portrayal of digital warfare and media chaos. Like Paradise, it asks urgent questions about truth, control, and the fragility of democratic systems.
Where to watch: Netflix
