The first must-see film of the year.

The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

Just intense enough to provide a much-needed diversion, just lightweight enough to make you forget about it soon after it’s over. It’s not exactly “good,” per se, but it does what it sets out to do in terms of putting us on edge, which makes it … successful?

One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.

Loved it!! This was a thoroughly delightful series to watch. Stunning costumes. Outstanding performances. Based around Paradise, England's first department store, Tollgate Street, its many merchants and surrounding countryside. The Paradise has it all: love, hate, greed, rivalries, betrayals, intrigue, secrecy, control, manipulation and redemption. Moray, who owns and operates the Paradise is tormented by his past,which direction to follow and being true to his heart/soul. He's torn between Katherine, a rich arrogant aristocrat vs Denise, love interest, pretty country girl. Denise and Moray, both have mixed emotions of jealously and career ambition. A cast of interesting characters reveals their own struggles...Jonas, store detective, Mr. Westin, cruel sociopath, Sam, fun loving sales person. A very well written story with many twists & turns. Disappointed the story doesn't continue. FYI AMAZON VIEWER REVIEWS ARE VERY POSITIVE AND MORE FAIR.

If you are looking for a delightful, beautifully-filmed series that is period drama and romance, look no further. This charming series offers beautiful sets, gorgeous costumes, and surprising story lines.Dear Denise from the country (Joanna Vanderham) in 1850s England comes to town and begins working in Mr. Moray's department store (the handsome and charming Emun Elliot) called "The Paradise". She quickly proves her skill in working retail and becomes a favorite amid the various social intrigues of the well- cast secondary characters. The series features very fine, hardworking British actors like Peter Wight, Sarah Lancashire, David Bamber, Ruby Bentall, Patrick Malahide, Peter Wight, Arthur Darvill, Matthew McNulty, and Sonya Cassidy. So many favorites.Have patience and enjoy this series. Two seasons just isn't enough.

First of all, I am torn. In the beginning I couldn't stand Katherine, but, in the second season, I wanted Katherine and John to get back together. I say this because I realize that Denise is an air headed, selfish, little girl. She wants John's shop more than she loves him. I truly believe that Katherine is best for him. Furthermore, I MUST say that, as a fan of Downton Abbey, I've come to love this show so much more. I feel that there's so much more complexity to this story. Sucky part is that this show is over :( As much as the second season is stressing me out because of Denise's innocuous behavior, I wish I could have more and more of this show. RIVOTING!!!!

The Paradise is just that! An amazing show which captivates you very quickly and has you thinking constantly. If it is not about the era, the times, the cast, or writing...It is what is next! I am a definite movie buff with hundreds of thousands of shows watched. Not to say anyone is qualified to say what is good or bad but The Paradise is just simply VERY good in many ways. This series was a refreshing step away from the overdone crime dramas and did not need or require nudity nor profanity to make is superb. Some here criticize the last episode(s) however they may not understand this - the writers knew the show would be canceled well before it ended, sadly, and were required to conjure up a somewhat appealing ending. I am highly disappointed, again, in the BBC's horrid decision to cancel. Those in the BBC who "decided" to cancel are far better off working as shoe makers or barbers and should kindly step out of the entertainment business.