The Hulu series "Paradise" initially considered the title "Paradise City," paying homage to Guns N' Roses' 1988 hit, but licensing issues altered the title. The narrative unfolds in a seemingly perfect community where a former President, guarded by Secret Service agent Xavier Collins, is found dead. The show cleverly interweaves references to '80s and '90s rock music, highlighting the President's fondness for "dad rock." As tension builds, the absence of Guns N' Roses' collaboration is viewed as a positive, avoiding potential disputes with band member Axl Rose, known for his legal challenges.
However, things could have gone in a different direction for the twisty political thriller, if Guns N' Roses had gotten on board.
Writer Jennifer Maas explains the title "was shortened when the studio couldn't come to terms with Guns N' Roses on use of the band's 1988 hit song."
President Bradford turns out to be a fan of what might be called "dad rock" today, leading to references to Starship and Journey.
It's probably for the best that the studio avoided antagonizing Guns N' Roses: Axl Rose has filed lawsuits including against Dr. Pepper in 2008.
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