The Season
Hong Kong-American television series
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The Season is a thriller drama television series created by Yalun Tu, produced by PCCW Media and SK Global Entertainment.[1] The series consists of 6 episodes.
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| Created by | Yalun Tu |
| Showrunner | Yalun Tu |
| Directed by | Marialy Rivas |
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| Music by | Lesley Barber |
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| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Cinematography | Sergio Delgado |
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| Release | June 17, 2026 |
The series premiered all episodes on June 17, 2026, exclusively on Hulu in the U.S, NowTV in Hong Kong and regional based streamer Viu in territories across Asia, Middle East and South Africa.[2]
Premise
Set against the opulence and striking contrasts of Hong Kong, The Season follows a privileged group of friends gathering for a summer of sun-drenched luxury as boating season begins. What starts as a glamorous escape soon spirals into a web of deception, power struggles, and life-altering consequences.[3]
Cast and characters
Main
- Jessie Mei Li as Coleen "Cola" Pierce,[4] an American who recently arrived in Hong Kong for a summer job with an ulterior motive to seek justice
- Karena Lam as Fiona Hext,[5] Christopher's wife and the queen of Hong Kong high society. Lately, she's been sensing cracks in her manicured world. This summer, Fiona is determined to keep up appearances while protecting her family and legacy.
- Chris Pang as Andrew Fung, Nikita's husband, David's best friend. A sarcastic, sharp-witted, unfiltered hotelier determined to prove his worth this summer.
- Justin Chien as David Ho, Hong Kong's "Most Eligible Bachelor" and Andrew's best friend. A recently divorced handsome and charming lawyer from a prominent family navigating an unfamiliar chapter of his life while hiding a dangerous truth.
- Yvonne Chapman as Madeline Wong, Fiona's niece. She's returned to Hong Kong determined to reclaim her place in society and clear her name of a scandal.
- Kōki as Alison Hext,[4] the poised and effortlessly cool daughter of Fiona and Christopher longing for a sense of connection.
- Lee Jae-yoon as Jon Kim, the Hext family's head of security and trusted 'fixer'
- Lincoln Younes as Matthias Weber, part boxing coach, part gigolo, part drug dealer.
- Claire Lovering as Sara Byford, Jay's wife and one half of an Australian husband-and-wife grifting duo chasing a windfall in Hong Kong
- Jai Day as Jay Byford, Sara's husband and the dreamer of the duo
- Celina Jade as Carrie Shen, Cola's boss, mentor and friend. A fiercely driven, self-made mogul whose confidence masks a deep loneliness.
- Toby Stephens as Christopher Hext,[4] Fiona's husband. A billionaire scion of one of Hong Kong's oldest and most powerful families fighting to protect his fortune, marriage and standing in society.
Recurring
- Reina Sawai as Nikita Fung, Andrew Fung's wife.
- Xyza Cada as Gloria Reyes, the Hext family's loyal house manager.
- Carl Ng as Benny Li, Cola's father.
Cameos
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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| 1 | "The Season" | Marialy Rivas | Yalun Tu | June 17, 2026 |
| 2 | "A Horse Named Alison" | Marialy Rivas | Lana Cho | June 17, 2026 |
| 3 | "A Knock Out Punch" | Marialy Rivas | Tyler Peck | June 17, 2026 |
| 4 | "Murder Most Foul" | Marialy Rivas | Kyle Jarrow | June 17, 2026 |
| 5 | "Ships in the Night" | Marialy Rivas | Eva Hwang & Fallon O'Dowd | June 17, 2026 |
| 6 | "Collision Course" | Marialy Rivas | Yalun Tu | June 17, 2026 |
Production
The Season was filmed entirely on location in Hong Kong, showcasing iconic landmarks like Ocean Park, the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelters, and Sha Tin Racecourse.[8][9]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 83%, based on 6 reviews, with an average of rated reviews of 5/10.[10] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 58 out of 100 based on 4 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[11]
