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The Season

This article is about the Hong Kong television series. For other uses, see Season (disambiguation).

The Season
Promotional poster
Genre
Created byYalun Tu
ShowrunnerYalun Tu
Directed byMarialy Rivas
Starring
Music byLesley Barber
Countries of origin
  • Hong Kong
  • United States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
  • Chloe Dan
  • Matt Aragachi
  • Dylan Tarason
  • Janice Lee
  • Agatha Lo
  • Yalun Tu
  • Marialy Rivas
Producers
  • Xian Li
  • Aaron Shershow
CinematographySergio Delgado
Editors
  • Sandy Pereira
  • Christopher A. Smith
Production companies
Original release
Network
ReleaseJune 17, 2026 (2026-06-17)

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 and it starts Jessie Mei Li, Justin Chien, Yvonne Chapman, Karena Lam, Toby Stephens, Celina Jade, and Chris Pang.

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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Celina Jade as Carrie Shen, Cola's boss, mentor and friend. A fiercely driven, self-made mogul whose confidence masks a deep loneliness.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Kōki as Alison Hext,[4] the poised and effortlessly cool daughter of Fiona and Christopher longing for a sense of connection.
  • 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

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.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"The Season"Marialy RivasYalun TuJune 17, 2026 (2026-06-17)
2"A Horse Named Alison"Marialy RivasLana ChoJune 17, 2026 (2026-06-17)
3"A Knock Out Punch"Marialy RivasTyler PeckJune 17, 2026 (2026-06-17)
4"Murder Most Foul"Marialy RivasKyle JarrowJune 17, 2026 (2026-06-17)
5"Ships in the Night"Marialy RivasEva Hwang & Fallon O'DowdJune 17, 2026 (2026-06-17)
6"Collision Course"Marialy RivasYalun TuJune 17, 2026 (2026-06-17)

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]

References

  1. ^ Shackleton, Liz (March 19, 2025). "Jessie Mei Li, Karena Lam, Justin Chien & Toby Stephens Among International Cast Set For PCCW, SK Global Premium Series 'The Season'". Deadline. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
  2. ^ Fell, Nicole (May 14, 2026). "Lies, Betrayal and Hong Kong's Elite Take Center Stage in First Trailer For 'The Season' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
  3. ^ Brzeski, Patrick (March 18, 2026). "'White Lotus'-Like Asian Drama 'The Season' Set for U.S. Launch on Hulu in June". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
  4. ^ a b c Ramachandran, Naman (October 11, 2025). "PCCW Media's 'The Season' With 'Crazy Rich Asians' Producer Lands at Hulu, Sets International Sales Launch at Mipcom". Variety. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
  5. ^ "Hong Kong-set series The Season depicts the dark side of city's high society". South China Morning Post. April 16, 2026. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
  6. ^ a b c Brzeski, Patrick (March 19, 2025). "Filmart: PCCW Media Unveils 'White Lotus'-like Asian Drama Series 'The Season'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
  7. ^ 齊森 (June 22, 2026). "港劇《THE SEASON》進軍美國 林嘉欣霸氣演出獲封MVP 「我覺得自己似隻鷹」 遊艇爆炸成第二季伏線？". Ming Pao (in Chinese). Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  8. ^ 種嚶嚶 (June 22, 2026). "Viu劇集《THE SEASON》全套六集上架　林嘉欣全英語飆戲獲封MVP". HK01 (in Chinese). Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  9. ^ "Viu原創劇集《THE SEASON》深度解密 林嘉欣霸氣演出獲封MVP 遊艇爆炸復仇成第二季伏線？". Sing Tao Daily (in Chinese). June 22, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  10. ^ "The Season: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  11. ^ "The Season: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved June 19, 2026.

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