‘The Season’ from producer ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ lands on Hulu
Hong Kong-based PCCW Media has chosen Hulu as the U.S. home for the six-episode drama “The Season,” a collaboration with SK Global.
The deal, which closed earlier this month, comes ahead of the show’s international market debut at Mipcom, where Fremantle will sell the title to buyers worldwide with support from De Maio Entertainment. Viu, which commissioned the project, will retain rights for its 15 markets and will stream the series as original programming.
SK Global, the production company behind “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Thai Cave Rescue” and Emmy-winning “Delhi Crime,” partnered with PCCW Media to develop the series.
Set during Hong Kong’s summer social season, the drama focuses on an affluent group whose carefully maintained facade begins to crack when an outsider enters their world. The show promises a visually sumptuous exploration of wealth, loyalty and deception against the backdrop of the city’s port culture.
Leading the ensemble is Jessie Mei Li, known for Netflix’s ‘Shadow and Bone’, alongside Hong Kong film veteran Karena Lam, a three-time Golden Horse Award winner. The supporting roster includes Chris Pang of “Interior Chinatown,” Justin Chien of “The Brothers Sun” and Yvonne Chapman, who appeared in “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” Celina Jade and Toby Stephens complete the main cast.
Other players include 2025 Rising Star of Asia Award winner Kōki, Lee Jae-yoon from the second season of ‘Physical 100’ and competition series winner Lyman Heung. Hong Kong pop idols Anson Lo of boy band Mirror and Marf Yau of girl group Collar make guest appearances.
“We are thrilled to stream ‘The Season’ on Hulu in the US and to partner with Fremantle for international distribution, bringing this intriguing and compelling emotional ride to a global audience,” said Janice Lee, managing director of PCCW Media Group and CEO of Viu. “Developed in collaboration with our production partner SK Global, the series immerses viewers in the pulsating energy of Hong Kong through stunning visuals, making the show both authentic and relatable to a global audience.”
Chloe Dan, Executive VP and head of television at SK Global, added: “‘The Season’ is a story with truly universal appeal, and we’re excited to partner with Hulu to bring it to American audiences. As SK Global continues to expand its footprint around the world, this series represents the kind of distinctive, high-quality storytelling we’re proud to champion on a global stage.”
Behind the camera, creator and executive producer Yalun Tu brings experience from Amazon Japan’s ‘My Undead Yokai Girlfriend’, which he co-created, along with writing credits on ‘NCIS: Hawaii’ and ‘Wu Assassins’. Chilean filmmaker Marialy Rivas, whose recent work includes “The Jetty,” will direct several episodes and serve as executive producer.
The production team consists of Lee and Agatha Lo representing PCCW Media, while the SK Global contingent consists of Dan, Matt Aragachi and Dylan Tarason.
