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Alphas S1E8 — A Short Time in Paradise
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Alphas•Season 1•Episode 8

A Short Time in Paradise

7.0/10 · 357 votesAug 29, 201143 min

Ranked #11 of 11 in Season 1•−0.6 vs season avg

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Hicks and Nina are entranced by a deadly cult leader named Jonas.

Directed byJohn F. Showalter
Written byMichael Chamoy
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Cast6

David Strathairn

David Strathairn

Lee Rosen

Ryan Cartwright

Ryan Cartwright

Gary Bell

Warren Christie

Warren Christie

Cameron Hicks

Azita Ghanizada

Azita Ghanizada

Rachel Pirzad

Laura Mennell

Laura Mennell

Nina Theroux

Malik Yoba

Malik Yoba

Bill Harken

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Jamie Jones

Jamie Jones

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David Perrault

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Steve Polivka

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John F. Showalter

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Michael Chamoy

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Episode Summary

"A Short Time in Paradise" is episode 8 of Alphas season 1. It scored 7.0/10 from 357 votes, ranking #11 of 11 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by John F. Showalter and written by Michael Chamoy, it aired on August 29, 2011.

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