Expats Season 1

You've found this incredible Prime Video series called "Expats," and I have to tell you that it's an incredible journey into the lives of three American ladies living in Hong Kong. Its creator, LuLu Wang, explores the dark side of life in great detail, making it everything but your typical positive program.

Known for the heartfelt film "The Farewell," Wang takes a different approach in "Expats." There are no happy or sad individuals in this place. Instead, get ready for a depressing and continuous exploration of kindness, forgiveness, and a multitude of mistakes.

Star Nicole Kidman portrays Margaret, who starts our adventure from the bustling streets of New York City to the posh mid-levels of Hong Kong. But well, what do you know? that he no longer recognizes himself after going through this transition. Her job as a landscape architect has failed, and she is considering a life that is more interesting than being a mother. And then—BOOM! After a terrible accident, Margaret abandons her pursuit of perfection and turns to everyday grief, tantrums, lengthy baths, and fantastical getaways from the actual world. A plot twist, that is.

Margaret stumbles across her friend and neighbor Hilary (played by Sarayu Blue) as she is distracted by the wreckage of a public train. Hilary is a straight-forward, goal-oriented individual who, with her spouse David, leads a perfect, child-free existence. Puri, their dependable assistant, makes everything appear flawless from the outside. Unexpectedly, though, Hilary is capable of deceiving herself, and when tragedy befalls Margaret's family, Hilary is swept up in a hurricane of suffering. Details of his flawless existence are dictated by his privacy.

Now, meet Ji-Yong Yew's character, 24-year-old Marcy, who serves as our series narrator and lives in the heart of Hong Kong. With a "woe is me" mentality, Korean American Marcy (a Columbia graduate) departs from her overbearing mother and moves to China in search of a new beginning. He enjoys his high-class lifestyle of entertaining and having affluent friends, which brings him into Margaret and Hilary's social circle. He had no idea how tough the following scenario would be to handle and that it wouldn't exactly be a stroll in the park either.

The female characters in "Expats" are not deceiving others. No, not in this series' all-female writers' room. The unpleasant and unsightly parts of Margaret, Hilary, and Marcy's lives are exposed, much like a disorganized kitchen sink. Kidman gives a performance as Margaret that is both poignant and invigorating. The narrative keeps getting better and better until we witness a jealous lady who won't give up on her feelings.

Wang doesn't stop there. He dives further into wealth and class while highlighting some of Hong Kong's best-kept secrets, such as opulent hotels and night markets. Oh, and don't forget about the peaceful 2014 revolt in favor of democracy. The fifth episode of "Central" has a focus on Puri, AC, and Mercy as they navigate two distinct worlds: the collapsing luxury apartment complex above, and the politically unstable community below. Do they exchange secrets with one another? Actually, they don't mind at all alienating the families they work with. There's drama in store.

Although social standing might offer some safety, it can also be taxing, particularly for women. In their own special manner, "Expats" shows Karuna, Hilary, and Margaret this harsh truth. Mercy has discovered that certain wrongs cannot be undone; Hillary needs to give up the lie in order to go on; and Margaret? He has to choose between taking a chance on a better life and moving on to irrevocably lose his family and himself.

This isn't your average TV show; "Expats" delves into difficult, dark subjects that women tend to overlook. What precisely occurs when people get weary of hiding their identity? The program sheds light on the real value of getting to know someone and the reasons why salvation may lie in self-selection. It feels like a visceral agony rollercoaster with adrenaline. Buckle up—"Expats" is an exciting journey you won't want to miss.