Hong Kong’s upcoming English-language revenge drama “The Season,” a sequence co-produced with SK World, the powerhouse behind world hits comparable to “Loopy Wealthy Asians,” “Thai Cave Rescue” and “Delhi Crime,” is about for launch this summer season.
At this yr’s Hong Kong FilMart, PCCW Media confirmed that the six-part sequence is slated for a worldwide premiere in June 2026, with viewers throughout Asia, the Center East and South Africa in a position to stream it on Viu. Within the U.S., Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ will carry the sequence, whereas Hong Kong audiences can watch it on Now TV. Worldwide distribution is led by Fremantle, with help from De Maio Leisure.
Solid members and Yalun Tu, the present’s creator, have been at FilMart March 18 to unveil the discharge date.
“The Season” plunges viewers into the opulent world of Hong Kong’s elites. On the coronary heart of this glittering social panorama is the Hext household, an old-money dynasty whose attain extends from the town’s horse- racing tracks to unique yacht soirées and star-studded charity galas. However beneath the polished façades and glowing champagne, tensions simmer — and the arrival of Cola, a newcomer with a hidden agenda, threatens to unravel the fastidiously curated world of excessive society.
Main a world ensemble, Jessie Mei Li instructions the display as Cola. Toby Stephens and three-time Golden Horse Award winner Karena Lam anchor the Hext household as Christopher and Fiona Hext. The forged additionally contains Chris Pang, Celina Jade, Justin Chien, Yvonne Chapman, Kōki and Lee Jae-yoon with particular appearances from Hong Kong stars Anson Lo of Mirror and Marf Yau of Collar.
Yalun Tu, identified for “NCIS: Hawaii” and collaborations with Amazon Japan and HBO Asia, created and executive-produced the sequence, whereas Chilean director Marialy Rivas serves as lead director and govt producer.
The entire sequence is shot in Hong Kong. “There are such a lot of juxtapositions right here,” stated Tu throughout an on-stage group look. “There’s outdated, there’s new, there’s custom, there’s modernity, there’s the town, there’s the water, and there are simply so many various aspects, so I assumed we may do one thing that confirmed the excessive gloss world and a number of the native Hong Kong.”
Additionally on stage was Li, who described her character of Cola as an “outsider trying in” with a “deep darkish secret” who finally ends up dwelling a double life. Pang, of “Loopy Wealthy Asians” fame, stated he performs a rich “new cash” member of a hotelier household and that the position was “a lot enjoyable to play.”
PCCW Media’s Janice Lee, CEO, and Agatha Lo are govt producers, whereas SK World’s Chloe Dan, exec VP and head of tv, alongside Matt Aragachi and Dylan Tarason, govt produce for the corporate.
