The first trailer for Hulu’s upcoming drama The Season has arrived — and it’s positioning itself as one of the most intriguing Asian series to watch this year.
Built around the idea that “every empire is built on lies,” The Season is a Hong Kong‑set revenge drama that dives deep into wealth, power, and betrayal within the city’s elite social circles. The series, produced by PCCW Media and SK Global (Crazy Rich Asians), blends high‑society glamour with psychological tension — drawing early comparisons to The White Lotus.
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Set in Hong Kong’s exclusive boating scene, The Season follows a tight‑knit group of wealthy insiders spending a summer surrounded by luxury — from yacht parties to horse races and high‑profile social events. But beneath the surface, the series teases a darker narrative driven by secrets, manipulation, and revenge.
At the centre is Cola, played by Jessie Mei Li (Shadow and Bone), a mysterious outsider who enters this privileged world with a clear mission: to bring down the powerful Hext family, one of Hong Kong’s most influential old‑money dynasties. The trailer makes her intentions clear, setting up a slow‑burn takedown wrapped in opulence and deception.
The official logline describes the series as a glamorous summer gathering that quickly spirals into “a web of deception, power struggles, and life‑altering consequences” — positioning The Season as a character‑driven drama with high emotional stakes.
The international cast reinforces the show’s global appeal. Alongside Li, the series features Toby Stephens (Percy Jackson and the Olympians), Karena Lam, Chris Pang (Crazy Rich Asians), Celina Jade, Justin Chien (The Brothers Sun), Yvonne Chapman (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Japanese star Kōki, and Physical 100’s Lee Jae‑yoon. Hong Kong pop stars Anson Lo and Marf Yau also join the ensemble, adding strong regional star power.
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Created by NCIS: Hawai’i writer Yalun Tu and directed by Marialy Rivas, The Season is part of a growing wave of premium Asian dramas targeting global streaming audiences. The show was first announced at Hong Kong Filmart, underscoring its positioning as an internationally focused production.
The Season will stream on Hulu in the U.S., while also rolling out on Now TV in Hong Kong and Viu across Asia, the Middle East, and South Africa — making it one of the more widely distributed Hong Kong series in recent years.
With its mix of luxury aesthetics, revenge‑driven storytelling, and a distinctly Asian setting, The Season looks set to tap into rising demand for international dramas on streaming platforms — especially those that explore wealth, identity, and power in modern Asia.
