The following piece contains spoilers about the latest episode of Paradise, titled “The Day.” The series had to go back to the start before Paradise could reach the end of its acclaimed first season.

"Paradise" stars James Marsden and Sterling K. brown break down the story between Xavier and Cal in Episode 7.

Paradise ‘s penultimate episode delivered levels of stress not often experienced from tuning into an hourlong drama, but despite the fast-paced nature of the pivotal flashback installment, viewers get to spend an extended amount of time with Cal Bradford ( James Marsden ), the president who kicks off the show’s murder mystery.

The Paradise premiere started with the president (Marsden) being found dead in his home by Secret Service Agent Xavier Collins ( Sterling K. Brown ). An investigation quickly began as Xavier searched for answers and thought back on his relationship with Cal courtesy of flashbacks.

Men'—the list goes on. Now, the actor is sneakily giving a killer performance in Hulu's 'Paradise.' "I always saw myself being more of a character actor," he says.

Take him down to the paradise city. James Marsden stars as President Cal Bradford in the Hulu sci-fi show “Paradise,” which releases new episodes on Tuesdays. Created by “This Is Us” mastermind Dan Fogelman,