Almost Paradise is an American-Philippine crime drama television series produced by Dean Devlin and Gary Rosen. The series is the first American television series to be filmed entirely in the Philippines. It premiered on March 30, 2020, on WGN America (now known as NewsNation) in the United States. The series was renewed for a second season on Amazon Freevee, with all 10 episodes premiering on July 21, 2023.
The series follows Alex Walker, a former DEA agent who moves to the Philippines following a forced retirement due to medical issues. He buys a gift shop at an upscale resort but also lends his expertise to the Mactan Police Department from time to time, working alongside Mactan Police detective Kai Mendoza, her partner Ernesto Alamares, and Chief Ike Ocampo.
Cast and characters[]
- Christian Kane - Alex Walker
- Samantha Richelle - Detective Kai Mendoza
- AC Bonifacio - teenage Kai
- Arthur Acuña - Ernesto Alamares
- Nonie Buencamino - Ike Ocampo
- Ces Quesada - Cory Santos
- Sophia Reola - Rita Cordero
- Raymond Bagatsing - Detective Cesar Rabara
- Dante Basco - Jace Vargas
- Angeli Bayani - Dr. Sara Patel
- Zeppi Borromeo - Face Tats
- Elijah Canlas - Dealer #1
- Max Collins - Ann Villegas
- Lotlot De Leon - Gloria Bautista
- Will Devaughn - Jimmy Teo
- Annicka Dolonius - Jessa Torres
- Ryan Eigenmann - El Diablo
- Sol Eugenio - Shanghai Triad Henchman
- Ketchup Eusebio - Julio Torres
- Jaime Fabregas - Fr. Christo
- Jay Gonzaga - Hotel Clerk
- Zaijian Jaranilla - Teenager
- Michael Roy Jornales - Big Bones
- Richard Kind - Uncle Danny
- Boom Labrusca - Cop
- Chanel Latorre - Sampaguita
- Guji Lorenzana - Lester Cordero
- Shaina Magdayao - Maria Manalo
- Sandino Martin - Kidlat Luzon
- Zsa Zsa Padilla - Gov. Nina Rosales
- Miko Raval - Tongo
- Eric Tai - Stretch
- Jared Turner - Todd Carpenter
- Nikki Valdez - Pilar Cordero
- Richard Yap - Yee Man #2
International broadcast[]
| Country | Channel | Local title |
|---|---|---|
| United States | WGN America, Amazon Freevee | Almost Paradise |
| Philippines | Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, iWantTFC | |
| Africa | Universal TV | |
| Balkans | Diva | |
| Latin America | Universal TV | |
| Canada | CTV 2 | |
| France | 13ème Rue | |
| Germany | AXN Black | |
| Hong Kong | Now Studio | |
| Spain | Calle 13 | |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Freevee | |
| Poland | 13 Ulica | Prawie raj |
| Romania | Diva | Aproape în paradis |