Paradise Season 2 is full of twists that keep viewers guessing, especially with its hints about time travel. In episode 7, titled “The Final Countdown,” we get a shocking revelation: Link (played by Thomas Doherty) is actually Samantha “Sinatra” Redmond’s (Julianne Nicholson) deceased son, Dylan.
How do we figure this out? Let’s dive into the clues.
A pivotal moment occurs when Link compares their tense negotiation on Air Force One to a scene from Star Wars. He mentions the epic showdown between Luke and Vader, hinting at a deeper connection. This isn’t just a reference to good versus evil; it suggests a complex parent-child relationship, similar to what we see in the films. Such a parallel hints that Paradise may indeed pull off an “I am your mother” twist.
The second clue comes when Geiger (Michael McGrady), Link’s ally, accidentally calls him Dylan instead of Link. This name rings alarm bells for Sinatra, who lost her son Dylan in Season 1. The story has been centered around her fight to protect her family, and now it seems Link might be its very embodiment.
It gets more intriguing. Not only does Link share the same name as Sinatra’s son, but he also appears to be around the same age Dylan would be today. These details are no mere coincidence, given the show’s intricate storytelling.
So how is it even possible for Dylan to be alive? The answer lies in a mysterious project called Alex, which involves advanced technology from the late quantum mechanics expert Henry Miller and his protégé, Link. This tech could relate to accessing time or parallel universes, a theory many fans are excited about. Perhaps Sinatra’s obsession with finding more time for her family led her to explore ways to save Dylan from the past, or maybe Link is a version of Dylan from a different timeline.
The episode hints at this connection. After meeting Link/Dylan, Sinatra feels a surge of hope, telling her husband, Tim (Tuc Watkins), that “it worked.” While she initially references their negotiation outcomes, it’s clear she might be talking about Alex—her secretive project that could bridge time itself.
In a world where uncertainty isplentiful, Paradise invites us to question what’s real and what’s possible. As we look toward the finale, many viewers are left craving a clear answer to how these timelines intertwine.
You can watch Paradise on Hulu, with new episodes dropping every Monday.
