Paradise’s Thomas Doherty Has Heard Your Dylan Theories, and He Isn’t Talking

Fans are curious about the identity of Thomas Doherty’s character in Paradise. Doherty occasionally refers to him as Link, the nickname given to the character when he’s presented as a Legend of Zelda enthusiast. He also uses the character’s given name, Dylan, which is also the name of Samantha’s (Julianne Nicholson) deceased son. Interestingly, both characters share the same birthday, a revelation that surprises Samantha during a crucial conversation in the second-to-last episode. This mystery surrounding Doherty’s character, combined with the show’s time-travel themes, continues to fuel speculation. Doherty himself remains tight-lipped, playfully stating he’s just trying to avoid spoilers.






