The President of the United States, Cal Bradford, is dead. When Secret Service agent Xavier Collins discovers the body, it is clear that it is a case of murder. But when the President is murdered inside his lodgings, there is clearly something of a problem with security – so who in the inner circle can Xavier trust?

As Xavier himself comes under suspicion – he did have a very good reason to want Bradford dead – he finds himself suspended from duty. But there is far more than just the truth about Bradford’s death to be revealed…

Now, if you’ve watched the first episode of Paradise, you will realise that there’s something that I haven’t mentioned in that little blurb – something that Wikipedia spoils on the first line of the premise so don’t read that – and I’m going to do everything that I can not to spoil it in this review. Because it’s fairly massive and it’s a brilliant end to the opening episode. But because that also isn’t spoiled in the trailer – good job for that by the way – it does sort of sell the show as something that it’s not.

Before I get into that though, I should say that the show is absolutely riveting television and everyone should watch it knowing as little as possible in advance. It’s a thrilling twisty thriller with some genuine surprises along the way – I’d say the end of episode four is possibly more shocking than the end of the first episode – with superb performances from top to bottom. But it’s not a whodunnit set in the White House…

The reason I mention that is that a) this is a mystery review blog and b) that is kind of what the trailer sells it as. The mystery as to who killed Bradford is only one strand in the plot. The story of what happens is really effective, but it’s not clued at all. So don’t go in expecting that. Not a criticism, just thought I’d mention it.

Oh, this is tricky to say anything more without spoiling things. It’s a great script, superbly directed and with an outstanding cast. If you’ve got Disney Plus, it’s essential viewing. But if you want a whodunit set in the White House, there will be a review of Netflix’s The Residence very soon…

Oh, and if some asks to borrow your Wii, I’d suggest that you let them. Just saying.