The Paradise (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Series · ★ 6.4
Released in 2020, The Paradise is a drama and crime series.
What it’s about. Two murders shake the Finnish community of Fuengirola, a group that made this tiny corner of Málaga their own little Finnish paradise on the shores of the Mediterranean. Hilkka Mäntymäki, a veteran crime detective aged 60, is travelling from Helsinki to help the local police on a case that will soon claim new victims. Because escaping the cold and the dark is much easier than leaving your own past behind.
Who’s in it. The Paradise stars Riitta Havukainen as Hilkka Mäntymäki, Fran Perea as Andrés Villanueva, María Romero as Luisa Salinas and Tapio Aarre-Ahtio as Heimo Syväri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Paradise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MZ Choice Amazon Channel and Mhz Choice and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Paradise tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Paradise (2020)?
- In US, The Paradise is available to stream on MZ Choice Amazon Channel and Mhz Choice, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Paradise worth watching?
- The Paradise holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Paradise?
- The Paradise stars Riitta Havukainen, Fran Perea, María Romero, Tapio Aarre-Ahtio and Juho Kuusamo.
- When was The Paradise released?
- The Paradise was released in 2020.