| Imperfect Paradise | |
|---|---|
 Season 1 logo | |
| Presentation | |
| Genre | True crime, misinformation, social issues |
| Language | English |
| Length | 20–45 minutes |
| Production | |
| Production | LAist |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| Publication | |
| Original release | 28 Jan 2022 |
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Season one, episode one was released in January 2022. [3]
Season three was shortlisted for a 2022 International Documentary Association Best Multi-Part Audio Documentary or Series. [4]
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