Series synopsis
Expats is an American drama television series that premiered on Prime Video on January 25, 2024. It ended on February 22, 2024. It was created by Lulu Wang. It stars Nicole Kidman, Sarayu Blue, Ji-young Yoo and Brian Tee.
Set against the complex tapestry of Hong Kong residents, a multifaceted group of women sets off a chain of life-altering events that leaves everyone navigating the intricate balance between blame and accountability.
Premise
Set against the complex tapestry of Hong Kong residents, a multifaceted group of women sets off a chain of life-altering events that leaves everyone navigating the intricate balance between blame and accountability.
Premise: We are what we survive.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nicole Kidman as Margaret
- Sarayu Blue as Hilary Starr
- Ji-young Yoo as Mercy
- Brian Tee as Clarke
- Tiana Gowen as Daisy Woo
- Bodhi del Rosario as Philip Woo
- Ruby Ruiz as Essie
- Amelyn Pardenilla as Puri
Supporting cast
- Jack Huston as David Starr
Guest cast
- Will Or Wai-Lam
- Blessing Mokgohloa as Pastor Alan Mambo
- Flora Chan Wai-Shan as Olivia Chu
- Gabrielle Chan as Jing Woo
- Edmund Ng as Andrew Woo
- Jennifer Beveridge as Tilda
- Lesley Chiang as Philena Song
- Elizabeth Ng as Shellac
- Michael Chan Wai-Man as Peter Woo
- Grace Wong as Priscilla
- Rose Han as Ruby
- Poon Pak Shing as Sam
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 25, 2024 | February 22, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Peak Three expat women living in Hong Kong cross paths at a birthday party where it becomes evident they share a mysterious connection from their past. |
January 25, 2024 |
| 2 |
Mongkok One year earlier, Margaret and Mercy meet at an extravagant yacht party forging an unlikely connection, as Hilary wrestles with whether she wants to start a family. An incident occurs that will forever change the course of all our characters' lives. |
January 25, 2024 |
| 3 |
Mid-Levels Margaret becomes obsessed with discovering the truth behind her son's disappearance, leading her to a person of interest. Hilary tries to keep up appearances while her marriage is falling apart. Mercy is caught up in an intense affair with a man whose trauma mirrors hers. |
February 1, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 25, 2024 |
| Last aired | February 22, 2024 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |