Stephen Markley, writer of Hulu's thriller series 'Paradise', discusses the surprising humanity of Cal Bradford in episode 5, 'In the Palace of Crowned Kings', and the evolving villainy of Redmond. Markley draws parallels between 'Paradise' and his previous work, 'The Deluge', while emphasizing the importance of grounding the show's fantastical elements in a serious examination of real-world issues.
Stephen Markley , the writer behind Hulu 's thriller series Paradise , delves into the surprising humanity of Cal Bradford in episode 5, 'In the Palace of Crowned Kings.' Markley, known for his novels like 'The Deluge' and his work on 'Only Murders in the Building,' draws parallels between Paradise and his previous work, exploring the impact of climate change on a global scale.
While 'The Deluge' takes a realistic approach to the subject, Paradise leans towards a more populist narrative, driven by intrigue and twists. During an interview with ScreenRant, Markley discussed his writing process for 'In the Palace of Crowned Kings,' highlighting the importance of grounding the show's fantastical elements in a serious examination of real-world issues. He revealed that he focused on finding the heart of Cal, a privileged character, revealing his desire to do the right thing despite being largely controlled by circumstances. Markley sees Cal's agency in this episode as a key element in his development. Markley also addressed the evolving villainy of Redmond, exploring the motivations behind her increasingly manipulative actions. He posits that villains, at their core, possess an insecurity that drives them to extreme measures to maintain control. In Redmond's case, her fear of losing her ability to manipulate the world pushes her towards increasingly perilous actions. Markley believes that this exploration of human fallibility and the complexities of power dynamics is what makes Paradise so captivating
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