Paradise In the Palaces of Crowned Kings (Season 1, Episode 5)
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TV Episode | 51 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

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In the Palaces of Crowned Kings (Season 1, Episode 5)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 51 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

Xavier faces the consequences of his investigation, forcing him to consider how to proceed. Meanwhile, Cal's family history and his last days are examined.

Showrunner

Dan Fogelman

Director

Hanelle M. Culpepper

Writers

Stephen Markley (written by) (executive story editor) | Dan Fogelman (created by) | Katie French (story editor) | Nadra Widatalla (staff writer)

Producers

Dan Fogelman | Chris Nguyen-Gia

Composer

Siddhartha Khosla

Cinematographer

Yasu Tanida

Editor

Howard Leder

Casting Directors

Tiffany Little Canfield | Josh Einsohn

Production Designer

Kevin Bird

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 10, 2025

Release date

Feb 11, 2025 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 1 win & 13 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
28 cast members

Name	Known for
Sterling K. Brown Xavier Collins Xavier Collins See fewer	Black Panther (2018)
Julianne Nicholson Sinatra Sinatra See fewer	August: Osage County (2013)
Sarah Shahi Dr. Gabriela Torabi Dr. Gabriela Torabi See fewer	Black Adam (2022)
Nicole Brydon Bloom Jane Driscoll Jane Driscoll See fewer	Paradise (I) (2025)
Aliyah Mastin Presley Collins Presley Collins See fewer	Paradise (I) (2025)
Percy Daggs IV James Collins James Collins See fewer	Never Let Go (2024)
James Marsden Cal Bradford Cal Bradford See fewer	Hairspray (2007)
Jon Beavers Billy Pace Billy Pace See fewer	Paradise (I) (2025)
Krys Marshall Robinson Robinson See fewer	Paradise (I) (2025)
Matt Malloy Henry Baines Henry Baines See fewer	Changing Lanes (2002)
Cassidy Freeman Jessica Bradford Jessica Bradford See fewer	The Righteous Gemstones (2019)
Richard Robichaux Carl Carl See fewer	Boyhood (I) (2014)
Charlie Evans Jeremy Bradford Jeremy Bradford See fewer	Leave the World Behind (2023)
Angela Lin Susan Donnelly Susan Donnelly See fewer	Paradise (I) (2025)
Ian Merrigan Trent Trent See fewer	Paradise (I) (2025)
Michael Hogan Mark Donnelly Mark Donnelly See fewer	Paradise (I) (2025)
Gerald McRaney Kane Bradford Kane Bradford See fewer	Focus (II) (2015)
Eddie Diaz Mike Garcia Mike Garcia See fewer	Collateral (2004)
Verlon Roberts Brooks Brooks See fewer	Paradise (I) (2025)
Darin Toonder Rainey Rainey See fewer	Paradise (I) (2025)
Patrick Cavanaugh Morton Morton See fewer	Mad Men (2007)
Kristin Carey Nancy Baines Nancy Baines See fewer	Hall Pass (2011)
Rafael Cabrera Malone Malone See fewer	Paradise (I) (2025)
Laith Wallschleger Symanski Symanski See fewer	And Then You Die
Jennifer Shon Ava Ava See fewer	Dexter (2006)
Paul Norwood Reverend Reverend See fewer	Holes (2003)
Robert DuBois Driver Driver See fewer	Paradise (I) (2025)
Enuka Okuma Teri Collins (uncredited) Teri Collins (uncredited) See fewer	Workin' Moms (2017)