Can a summer of luxury mask a web of deep deception?
In short: In the high-stakes world of Hong Kong's elite, a glamorous boating season is about to unravel. The Season follows a privileged circle where power struggles and hidden motives threaten to destroy long-standing legacies and family names.
Created by Yalun Tu and produced by PCCund PCCW Media and SK Global Entertainment, The Season is a six-episode thriller drama. Against Hong Kong's vivid backdrop, the show depicts affluent companions enjoying opulent, sunny holidays once the sailing period starts.
The narrative is driven by characters with significant hidden agendas. Jessie Mei Li stars as Coleen "Cola" Pierce, an American newcomer working a summer job while secretly seeking justice. She moves through a social landscape populated by figures like Fiona Hext, played by Karena Lam, the "queen" of Hong Kong high society, who is struggling to maintain her family's manicured appearance. The cast also includes Justin Chien as David Ho, a charming lawyer hiding a dangerous truth, and Toby Stephens as Christopher Hext, a billionaire scion fighting to protect his immense fortune.
As the season progresses, the veneer of wealth begins to crack. The drama involves various intersecting lives, from the Hext family's security fixer, Jon Kim, to the Australian grifting duo, Sara and Jay Byford. The series was filmed entirely on location in Hong Kong, utilizing iconic landmarks such as the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelters, Sha Tin Racecourse, and Ocean Park.
Critical reception for the series has been somewhat divided. On Rotten Tomatoes, the show holds an 83% approval rating based on six reviews, though the average rated reviews sit at 5/10. Meanwhile, Metacritic assigned a score of 58 out of 100 from four critics, categorizing the reviews as mixed or average.
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