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Limited Series – Expats

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Set against the complex tapestry of Hong Kong residents, Expats depicts a multifaceted group of women after a single encounter sets off a chain of life-altering events that leaves everyone navigating the intricate balance between blame and accountability.
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Critics Consensus

By turns emotionally devastating and icy, Expats is a challenging drama made riveting by an ace cast and creator Lulu Wang's deft direction.

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Saloni Gajjar AV Club 02/15/2024
A-
Expats has a keen understanding of womanhood, with the type of brutal authenticity that only comes from having women in front of and behind the camera. Helmed by The Farewell’s Lulu Wang, the all-female writers’ room doles out an affecting hit. Go to Full Review Eryk Bagshaw The Age (Australia) 02/02/2024
3/5
Perhaps Expats is such uncomfortable viewing because the privilege is all too real. Go to Full Review Clint Worthington RogerEbert.com 01/31/2024
As good as Kidman is ... “Expats” greatest surprises come with [Suraya] Blue’s acerbic, cynical turn as Hilary—a complicated, confrontational woman bristling against the familial expectations of Indian culture—and Yoo’s free-spirited, flighty Mercy. Go to Full Review Miles Surrey The Ringer 07/23/2024
Amid these intertwining arcs, Expats delivers an authentic, multifaceted portrait of Hong Kong and the people who call it home—if only temporarily. Go to Full Review Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com 07/04/2024
4/5
This series is an interesting look at the lives of families with different, relatable problems. Go to Full Review Nelson Acosta Koimoi 07/04/2024
4.5/5
Director and creator Lulu Wang brings all her abilities to this project and constructs a unique TV series filled with great performances and visuals that still manages to feel familiar in the best ways. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Teresa J @RT82888899 Jun 20 Beautifully crafted and intellectually sharp, the film brilliantly illustrates the intricate internal conflicts driving every character. See more Dani G @RT81139271 Sep 12 I've always have thought that miniseries should have only one director taking all the episodes See more Clara T @RT88608422 05/12/2025 Annoyingly snubbed and underrated. Some reviews seem to just don’t get the point, it’s a character driven piece. Loved everything except for… the soundtrack See more Heloise C @RT47500921 05/07/2025 It's beautifully done. The story, photography, soundtrack, rhythm of narrative. Very engaging and immersive, makes you feel like you're living abroad with the characters. Also didn't know Ji-young Yoo and loved her work on it See more Carl P @RT92326399 01/29/2025 Brilliant. So many perspectives and elements of life are explored. The story is long enough to really bring to life the depth of the characters, and as a mini-series it ends as it should. The intentional camera work, music and production draw you in to the ebb and flow and tension of each moment. Nicole Kidman is one of the finest actors of her time and continues to go from strength to strength in recent productions. She stands with a fantastic cast of actors and actresses, each worth a most special mention, in a multi-lingual, multi-cultural tour de force. See more Robert C @pincheway 09/27/2024 Interesting premise, but gets dull fast. See more Read all reviews
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Lulu Wang

Creator

Nicole Kidman

Margaret

Brian Tee

Clarke

Sarayu Blue

Hilary Starr

Jack Huston

David Starr

Ji-young Yoo

Mercy

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 26, 2024 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 26, 2024 Mongkok Margaret and Mercy meet at an extravagant yacht party forging an unlikely connection; Hilary wrestles with whether she wants to start a family. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 2, 2024 Mid-Levels Margaret becomes obsessed with discovering the truth behind her son's disappearance; Hilary tries to keep up appearances; Mercy is caught up in an intense affair. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 9, 2024 Mainland A potential revelation in Gus's case sends Margaret and Clarke to the Mainland; Hilary's mother visits from Los Angeles. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 16, 2024 Central A massive typhoon descends upon Hong Kong; the 2014 political movement reaches a point of no return. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 23, 2024 Home Margaret and her family prepare to return to the United States; Hilary travels home to Los Angeles; Mercy's mother visits her in Hong Kong. Details

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Season Info

Director
Lulu Wang
Creator
Lulu Wang
Executive Producer
Alice Bell, Nicole Kidman, Daniele Tate Melia, Theresa Park, Per Saari, Stan Wlodkowski
Network
Prime Video
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 26, 2024