Johnathan Mijs, a Boston University Sociology professor, consulted on Hulu's 'Paradise.' Starring Sterling K. Brown and James Marsden, the show delves into societal themes like inequality and community perfection. Mijs was brought on after Dan Fogelman, the show's creator, was inspired by Mijs' TEDx talk. He emphasizes the importance of integrating expert input for authenticity. Mijs hopes the series encourages viewers to not just enjoy the narrative, but also reflect on what a truly perfect community entails, showcasing the irony of 'Paradise.' All episodes are currently streaming on Hulu.
What's really powerful about the show is how it visualizes a lot of these themes that social scientists have been thinking and writing about, and makes it so visceral.
I think it's really powerful when a show like this engages with subject matter experts to ground what we’re seeing happening and unfolding in the show in reality.
I hope the viewers just enjoy watching this really powerful story, but I also hope that it makes them reflect maybe a little bit about what a perfect community would look like.
He reached out to me and was curious about having a conversation not just about inequality but to try to kind of think of what a truly egalitarian, kind of a perfect society, would look like.
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