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'The Season' set for global premiere in June

Published Mar 25, 2026 11:54 am
"The Season" (PCCW)
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“The Season,” a new drama series, produced in partnership with global entertainment company SK Global (“Crazy Rich Asians,” “Thai Cave Rescue,” “Delhi Crime”), will premiere globally in June. 

The six-part series will be available on Viu in Asia, the Middle East and South Africa, on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ in the US and on Now TV in Hong Kong. 

Leading an international ensemble are Jessie Mei Li (“Shadow and Bone”) who will play the role of Cola, a newcomer whose arrival sets in motion events no one anticipated. 

Toby Stephens (“Percy Jackson and the Olympians”) and three-time Golden Horse winner Karena Lam lead the Hext family as patriarch Christopher Hext and the formidable Fiona Hext. 

Also in the cast are Chris Pang (“Crazy Rich Asians”) as Andrew Fung, Celina Jade (“Wolf Warrior 2”) as Carrie Shen, Justin Chien (“The Brothers Sun”) as David Ho, Yvonne Chapman (“Avatar: The Last Airbender”) as Madeline Wong, Koki (Rising Star of Asia Award 2025) as Alison Hext, and Lee Jae-yoon (“Physical 100” Season 2) as Jon Kim. 

“The Season,” a champagne fueled revenge drama, unfolds during Hong Kong's high-society summer, where connections are everything and nothing is quite as it seems. 

At the center is the Hext family, an old-money institution, who rule the city’s elite through yacht parties, horse races, and charity galas – while secrets and scandal simmer beneath the surface. 

Into this world steps Cola, a newcomer with a hidden agenda. As rivalries ignite and alliances turn lethal, the season builds to a climatic reckoning that threatens to shatter the fabric of high society.  

Janice Lee, CEO, PCCW Media Group and Viu said, “We are looking forward to bringing ‘The Season’ to audiences around the world—on Viu, Hulu, Now TV and more platforms —this summer. Set against the pulsating energy of Hong Kong and its spectacular cityscape, we believe ‘The Season’ , at its core, is a story of redemption with characters who will resonate with audiences globally.” 

She added, “We are thrilled to partner with SK Global and our platform partners to share it with viewers everywhere. Returning to FILMART one year after our initial announcement, and with the series now complete, we are excited to share a first glimpse of the work realised by an amazing creative team and cast.”

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