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Mar 18, 2026 12:55am PT ‘The Season’ Stars Jessie Mei Li, Chris Pang and More Unveil Global Premiere Date at Buzzy FilMart Presentation By Faye Bradley Plus Icon Faye Bradley Latest ‘Tea Lounge’ Leads Dream Maker, Nob Prods. Expansion as Shingle Eyes International Markets (EXCLUSIVE) 7 hours ago Documentary ‘I Want to Be a Superstar’ Showcases Story of Female Japanese Boxing Champ Mizuki Hiruta (EXCLUSIVE) 8 hours ago Thailand’s M Studio Bows ‘God Skin’ and More High-Octane Action and Horror Films at Hong Kong FilMart (EXCLUSIVE) 8 hours ago See All Faye Bradley Hong Kong’s upcoming English-language revenge drama “The Season,” a series co-produced with SK Global, the powerhouse behind global hits such as “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Thai Cave Rescue” and “Delhi Crime,” is set for release this summer. At this year’s Hong Kong FilMart, PCCW Media confirmed that the six-part series is slated for a global premiere in June 2026, with viewers across Asia, the Middle East and South Africa able to stream it on Viu. In the U.S., Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ will carry the series, while Hong Kong audiences can watch it on Now TV. International distribution is led by Fremantle, with support from De Maio Entertainment. Related Stories Comic-Con: Her Universe Fashion Show Teams Ups With Warner Bros. for DCU-Inspired Runway (EXCLUSIVE) Cast members and Yalun Tu, the show’s creator, were at FilMart March 18 to unveil the release date. Popular on Variety “The Season” plunges viewers into the opulent world of Hong Kong’s elites. At the heart of this glittering social landscape is the Hext family, an old-money dynasty whose reach extends from the city’s horse- racing tracks to exclusive yacht soirées and star-studded charity galas. But beneath the polished façades and sparkling champagne, tensions simmer — and the arrival of Cola, a newcomer with a hidden agenda, threatens to unravel the carefully curated world of high society. Leading an international ensemble, Jessie Mei Li commands the screen as Cola. Toby Stephens and three-time Golden Horse Award winner Karena Lam anchor the Hext family as Christopher and Fiona Hext. The cast also includes Chris Pang, Celina Jade, Justin Chien, Yvonne Chapman, Kōki and Lee Jae-yoon with special appearances from Hong Kong stars Anson Lo of Mirror and Marf Yau of Collar. Yalun Tu, known for “NCIS: Hawaii” and collaborations with Amazon Japan and HBO Asia, created and executive-produced the series, while Chilean director Marialy Rivas serves as lead director and executive producer. The whole series is shot in Hong Kong. “There are so many juxtapositions here,” said Tu during an on-stage group appearance. “There’s old, there’s new, there’s tradition, there’s modernity, there’s the city, there’s the water, and there are just so many different facets, so I thought we could do something that showed the high gloss world and a lot of the local Hong Kong.” Also on stage was Li, who described her character of Cola as an “outsider looking in” with a “deep dark secret” who ends up living a double life. Pang, of “Crazy Rich Asians” fame, said he plays a wealthy “new money” member of a hotelier family and that the role was “so much fun to play.” PCCW Media’s Janice Lee, CEO, and Agatha Lo are executive producers, while SK Global’s Chloe Dan, exec VP and head of television, alongside Matt Aragachi and Dylan Tarason, executive produce for the company. Jump to Comments ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ Trailer Reveals April Release Date, New Monsters and Steve Harrington Voiced by Jeremy Jordan Actor Awards’ Stunt Ensemble Categories Announce Nominated Performers and Coordinators (EXCLUSIVE) ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Squid Game’ Top Nielsen’s Most-Streamed Original Series of 2025 List Netflix Threatens ByteDance With ‘Immediate Litigation’ Over Seedance 2.0 AI Clips ‘Stranger Things’ Returns to Theaters With ‘Tales From ’85’ First Two Episodes ‘Heated Rivalry,’ ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Traitors’ Win Big at GLAAD Media Awards JavaScript is required to load the comments. Loading comments...