Paradise City
Season 1 promotional art
GenreMusical drama
Created byAsh Avildsen
Written byAsh Avildsen
Directed byAsh Avildsen
Starring
ComposerIsabella Summers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producersAsh Avildsen
Lorenzo Antonucci
Jeffrey Ronald Cohen
ProducersGlenn Garland
Brad Lafave
Bobbi Sue Luther
CinematographyMichael Lloyd
EditorsBrandon Amelotte
Andrew Brueck
Joel Salazar
Running time33-40 minutes
Production companySumerian Films
Original release
NetworkAmazon Prime Video
ReleaseMarch 25, 2021 (2021-03-25) –
present (present)

Paradise City is an American musical drama television series created by Ash Avildsen for Amazon Prime Video.[1] It is a sequel to and continuation American Satan (2017), and second installment in the franchise of the same name. The series premiered on March 25, 2021.[2]

Production

Background

In 2019, it was reported that a spin-off based on American Satan would be created, and that musicians Andy Biersack and Remington Leith would reprise their roles in the series.[3] It also stars Bella Thorne, Ryan Hurst, and Cameron Boyce in his final role.[4][5]

Development

The first teaser was released on May 1, 2020.[6] A trailer for the series was released in December 2020.[2]

In an interview with TheWrap, director Avildsen stated that he hoped to begin filming the next season of the show before the end of 2021, but expressed concern over how to recast the late Boyce, who he felt was "the heartbeat for the audience."[7][8]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Don't Let the Name Fool You"Ash AvildsenAsh AvildsenMarch 25, 2021 (2021-03-25)
2"A Groupie in the Tabloids"Ash AvildsenAsh Avildsen,
Lorenzo Antonucci		March 25, 2021 (2021-03-25)
3"From a Friend to a Foe"Ash AvildsenAsh AvildsenMarch 25, 2021 (2021-03-25)
4"The Man of the Hour"Ash AvildsenAsh AvildsenMarch 25, 2021 (2021-03-25)
5"A Couple of Shirley Temples"Ash AvildsenAsh Avildsen,
Lorenzo Antonucci		March 25, 2021 (2021-03-25)
6"Sing it to her Face"Ash AvildsenAsh Avildsen,
Tom Zutaut		March 25, 2021 (2021-03-25)
7"The Best Thing He Ever Created"Ash AvildsenAsh AvildsenMarch 25, 2021 (2021-03-25)
8"What's Your Last Name"Ash AvildsenAsh AvildsenMarch 25, 2021 (2021-03-25)

Reception

Alexa Sutherland of Hollywood Insider praised the series' casting and portrayal of the rock and roll Los Angeles lifestyle.[9]

References

  1. ^ Dowd, Rachael (May 4, 2020). "'Paradise City' was almost named after a different classic rock song". Alternative Press. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  2. ^ a b brownypaul (December 10, 2020). "Andy Black's American Satan/Paradise City Series is Coming to Amazon Prime in 2021". Wall Of Sound. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  3. ^ "'American Satan' spin-off reveals relative release date". Alternative Press. April 2, 2019. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  4. ^ "3 Reasons to Watch New Amazon Series, Paradise City". Beyond The Stage Magazine. February 2, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  5. ^ Schaffner, Lauryn (May 5, 2020). "Exclusive Photos: A First Look at the Cast of New Rock-Themed Show 'Paradise City'". Loudwire. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
  6. ^ Dowd, Rachael (November 5, 2020). "'Paradise City' teases its release date with this new look at a familiar face". Alternative Press. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  7. ^ "'Paradise City' Creator on Recasting Cameron Boyce: 'His Character Really Is the Heartbeat'". TheWrap. April 1, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  8. ^ Paradise City premiere + exclusive interview with Amanda Steele 25 March 2021. Vanity Teen.
  9. ^ "Amazon Prime's Latest Drama 'Paradise City' Pays Homage to the Crazy Rockstar Way of Life - Hollywood Insider". March 29, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2023.

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