What’s next for Almost Paradise? Recently, executive producer Dean Devlin spoke with TV Tango about the future of the TV show.
The crime drama, which previously aired on WGN America, revolves around a former DEA agent, Alex Walker (Christian Kane), who’s been forced into retirement. He moves to the Filipino island of Cebu and purchases a hotel gift shop, planning to live a tranquil and less stressful life. Unfortunately, the island’s luxury resorts attract rich, powerful, and sometimes criminal elite from around the world, often on a collision course with Alex. The cast also includes Samantha Richelle, Arthur Acuña, Nonie Buencamino, and Ces Quesada.
Last month, we reported WGN America was not picking Almost Paradise up for a second season. However, EP Dean Devlin says he has plans for another season of the series:
The big police bureau in Manila, mentioned a lot particularly by Ocampo, will become a presence in Season 2. And you’ll see Ocampo’s ambition go up. He has ambition but he is a seeker of justice. Ocampo wants to do good but he has a delicate ego. He’s not a villain; he’s just complicated. But you can rest assured if things aren’t going his way he’s going to put pressure on his officers. Alex’s reason for going to the island is to heal. In the finale, we see that he’s made progress, both with the friends he’s made and healing from the betrayal of his old partner. Alex doesn’t need the DEA.”
Additionally, Devlin says there will be more development for the side characters in Almost Paradise:
We’ll also see more of our already established side characters. As I said before about Filipino actors showing their talent, there are characters we wanted to expand because of their actors’ performances. Like Cory (Ces Quesada) and Rita (Sophia Reola)A – they’ve made quite an impact in front of the camera with the main cast so we feel they’re deserving of more story in the second season.”
So will there officially be a second season? Devlin says they should know more by October:
We should know more about Season 2 by October. If we get a second season, we would probably start shooting again sometime in February 2021.”
What do you think? Have you seen Almost Paradise? Will you watch season two?
I love the show and actors. Please find a new home for the show and continue
I love the show and Christian Kane!!!
Definitely would watch a season 2.
I love this show!Bring on season two!
I love the show hopefully it can return
Second season. Yes, yes,yes. Its a great show and christian Kane is the best!
The show is great so much better then all the new shows. All the good shows were taken off the last few years so this show is a treat to see.
Please give us a second, third season. Christian Kane is fabulous. Incredible cast and I hope Richard Kind comes back as the Uncle. Hope to hear some good news in October.
Please give this a second season. Incredible cast, great location, good writing. Fingers crossed for good news in October. Love Christian Kane!
I loved the show. As an international watcher I did watch it less legally, but as soon it is available here I will do anything to support it, and I hope for a season 2. Although I am curious to see how Dean and Christian are going to balance both Leverage and Almost Paradise.
I am sure they will manage to balance both shows with hands tied behind there backs.
Looking forward to the second season. Actor Acuna is credible as a detective.
Watched each episode twice. Really good show. I hope it’s renewed.
I really like this show. It should be renewed.
Really hope the show finds anew home. Really enjoyed season 1
I love this show! Christian Kane is one of my favorite actors. I love how he can be tough and vulnerable. He plays on all our emotions. I will watch all future seasons. Samantha Richelle and Arthur Acuña are great too as well as the other characters. I look forward to seeing more of adventures as well as everyone’s back stories. I truly hope that this series gets picked up. Just not by a streaming network.
Love the sho