As the investigation continues to unfold, the characters and their true natures and motivations are revealed along the way. With episode 3 of Paradise, we are given more answers and questions posed along the way. Xavier is on the hunt to uncover the mystery of the murder but must keep things close to the vest. He feels everybody is watching and listening based on the theory that Sinatra and her billionaire crew are covering up the murder of President Bradford.
The investigation into the murder gets uncovered more during the autopsy of President Bradford, where it is revealed that he was murdered from blunt force trauma from a heavy object. Despite being the head of the investigation into the murder of President Bradford, Agent Robinson is still reeling from his death as she was shown to be very in love with him. Robinson and Sinatra are both shown throwing up in the bathroom, though for different reasons. Robinson was seen holding her stomach throughout the episode possibly alluding to a potential pregnancy. Sinatra sees that Robinson is still hurt from the death and applies more pressure. Robinson has to not only uncover the murder mystery but also find the president’s missing tablet with government secrets and intel. The only answer uncovered in the episode is who turned off the security system in the president’s home. It is revealed to be agent Billy and agent Jane. The two revealed to Robinson and Sinatra that they have done it multiple times, but only to take advantage of the items and fun activities within the president’s home.
Xavier looks for answers through a potential ally in Gabriela Torabi, who in the previous episode, told Xavier to admit to hating Cal Bradford during his interrogation screening. Xavier and Torabi look to trust one another by revealing information about themselves to each other. Torabi reveals to Xavier that she was chosen as the architect of social well-being, meaning she designed the underground town for the people to live comfortably and move forward from the past. In exchange, Xavier provides answers about his past relationship with his father and how it went sour. he forced his father to retire as a pilot due to Parkinson’s, showcasing his strong moral compass and solidifying to Torabi that she can trust him. That trust in Xavier is revealed to be why Torabi recommended him to President Bradford as his lead agent in the past. Torabi and Xavier end the episode gaining the full trust of one another, and Torabi makes the big reveal to Xavier that she has been secretly carrying a message from the president should anything happen to him. President Bradford told her if anything happened to him, to trust Xavier, and that Agent Billy Pace was dangerous. The episode ends with Billy arriving in front of Xavier’s home in his car with a gun in his lap, contemplating his next moves as the target is now on his back by Xavier.
This show gets better with each episode by connecting us with the characters and uncovering new mysteries about them and the world they reside in. It does a great job getting us invested in Xavier and Torabi, seeing their connection as they have great chemistry. It was filled with great heart and true emotion to make us feel for Xavier and want to see him succeed in uncovering the mystery all through Sterling K. Brown’s powerful performance mixed with a fantastic screenplay as well. The show continues to improve with each episode as we slowly but surely uncover the mystery and all the potential players involved. Tension continues to brew as more clues arise and suspects are unveiled.
Rating: 8/10