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As much as TVB drama series were all the rage on television sets all over Asia in the 90s and 00s, it’s been a good long while since Hong Kong has seen significant representation on the small screen. Thankfully, that’s all about to change this summer, as the city’s PCCW Media has joined hands with independent studio SK Global Entertainment to produce a new drama series named The Season, depicting the downward spiral of a bougie bunch right here in Hong Kong. Here’s what we know so far about this series!
What is The Season about?
This is a six-episode series set in Hong Kong that follows a group of friends ready to enjoy a summer of boating and partying. As idyllic as lounging around on yachts and swigging expensive bottles sound, the characters’ lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are shattered when things swiftly spiral into deceit and power struggles between the group.
The Season drops viewers into the world of Hong Kong’s elite circles. The old-money Hext family is at the heart of this social group – depicting the city’s real-life upper crust dynasties well with power and influence extending from the race tracks to charity galas – but things are thrown into disarray with the arrival of Cola, a newcomer to Hong Kong’s high society with something to hide.
Considering that SK Global Entertainment was the powerhouse studio behind Crazy Rich Asians, we can probably expect more of the glittering opulence of that universe, rather than Nicole Kidman’s out-of-touch turn as a wealthy Hong Kong expatriate in 2024’s Expats.
Who stars in The Season?
The cast of The Season consists of talents from both Hong Kong and global entertainment circles. Jessie Mei Li, who played protagonist Alina Starkov in Shadow and Bone, stars as Cola, while Hong Kong’s own three-time Golden Horse award winner Karena Lam and Toby Stephens (Percy Jackson And The Olympians) depict the heart of Hong Kong’s high society as Fiona and Christopher Hext.
The international ensemble also includes Chris Pang (Crazy Rich Asians), Lee Jae-yoon (Physical 100 Season 2), Justin Chien (The Brothers Sun), Yvonne Chapman (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Celina Jade (Wolf Warrior 2), Japanese model-turned-actress Koki, and even cameos from Anson Lo of Hong Kong band Mirror and Marf Yau of Collar.
When will The Season be released?
The six-part series has been confirmed to premier globally in June this year. The precise dates have yet to be announced, but we can expect to see this “champagne-fuelled revenge drama” accompanying us this summer as we go through a boozy junk season of our own.
Where and how can I watch The Season?
Hong Kong viewers will be able to watch The Season broadcast directly on Now TV. The series will be available on Viu across markets in Asia, the Middle East, and South Africa, while US viewers can stream it on Hulu and Disney+.
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