Series synopsis
Paradis City is a sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Prime Video on March 7, 2025. It stars Alexander Abdallah, Julia Ragnarsson, Sverrir Gudnason and Felice Jankell.
The polarization of Swedish society has reached unprecedented levels and prison-like walls are separating privileged citizens from vulnerable and supposedly dangerous zones, governed by special laws. When the Home Secretary is abducted by masked men at a rally in one of the largest 'no-go' zones, Paradis City, special agents Fredrika enlists Emir, an ex-MMA fighter facing life in prison to find the politician, otherwise he might risk losing a chance to see his daughter again.
Premise
The polarization of Swedish society has reached unprecedented levels and prison-like walls are separating privileged citizens from vulnerable and supposedly dangerous zones, governed by special laws. When the Home Secretary is abducted by masked men at a rally in one of the largest 'no-go' zones, Paradis City, special agents Fredrika enlists Emir, an ex-MMA fighter facing life in prison to find the politician, otherwise he might risk losing a chance to see his daughter again.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alexander Abdallah as Emir
- Julia Ragnarsson as Fredrika
- Sverrir Gudnason
- Felice Jankell
- Lancelot Ncube
- Olof Olingdahl as Gabbe
- Ricky Carlson
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | March 7, 2025 | March 28, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Trapped Swedish Minister of the Interior Eva Basarto Henriksson is abducted during a speech in Järva, a lawless "special area." Amid chaos and gunfire, police retreat. Officer Fredrika, blamed for the failure, seeks redemption by enlisting Emir, an ex-MMA fighter and criminal. During the rescue attempt, a tunnel collapses, trapping them beneath the rubble. |
March 7, 2025 |
| 2 |
Bound Emir escapes an explosion, but Fredrika is trapped. He flees as she blends into the local community. Emir’s kidney transplant is canceled, and his daughter Mila is moving to Dubai with his ex. Fredrika finds Emir, convincing him to help her. With Emir’s friend Isak, they track Rörelsen, but Isak is shot. After treating him, Emir and Fredrika are ambushed and taken captive by Rörelsen. |
March 7, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Network Captured by Abu Gharib, leader of Rörelsen, Fredrika negotiates their release. She learns the Southern Network is behind the kidnapping and finds 15-year-old informant Rezvan at a brothel. After a violent escape, they hide at Emir’s mother’s house. Rezvan reveals a link between Roy Adams, leader of the Southern Network, and far-right politician Filip Bonde. Meanwhile, Nova finds Masen dead. |
March 7, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 7, 2025 |
| Last aired | March 28, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Friday |