Thunder in Paradise
Created by Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz, Gregory J. Bonann
On Syndication
A high-energy, tropical action-adventure romp built on spectacle and charm rather than depth, designed for syndicated escapism.
Thunder in Paradise was a one-hour action-adventure TV series from the creators of Baywatch, which starred Hulk Hogan, Chris Lemmon, and Carol Alt. This first-run syndicated TV series originally premiered as a straight-to-video feature film in September 1993, then ran for one season in 1994, before being cancelled. The series was later rebroadcast on the TNT cable network.
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Questions people ask
Is Thunder in Paradise sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.
Does Thunder in Paradise leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Thunder in Paradise violent? Somewhat. More violent than 64% of series.
Is Thunder in Paradise easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Is Thunder in Paradise scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Thunder in Paradise
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Thunder in Paradise
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Thunder in Paradise, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Thunder in Paradise, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Thunder in Paradise, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
