As "Expats" (2024 release from Hong Kong; 8 episodes of about an hour each) opens, we are introduced to Margaret and Clark, who have 2 young children. It's not long before we learn that they recently apparently lost a third child under mysterious circumstances (which eventually are shared episode 2). We are also introduced to Hilary, whose childless marriage seems in trouble. At this point we are 10 minutes into Episode 1.

Couple of comments: this mini-series is the brainchild of Lulu Wang ("The Farewell"), wrote and directed most episodes. Here she brings what really is nothing more than a soap among a tight-knit expat community in Hong Kong. To the series makers immense credit, the series in indeed shot in Hong Long (creating some political backlash as the series stay away from the political problems happening in Jong Kong). That said, the production set in Kong Kongi s nothing short of fantastic (I was in Hong Long for work and some pleasure in the 00s and I found it to be one of the most amazing cities in the world that I have ever visited.) The cast is cast, ked by Nicole Kidman is equally up to the task. We are currently at the midway point in the mini-series: 4 episodes released, and 4 more to go.

"Expats" started streaming om Amazon Prime in late January. New episodes are released on Fridays, and I can't wait to see the last 4. There is good reason why "Expats" is currently rated.83% Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes. If you are in the mood for an soap set within the expat community in Hong Kong, I'd readily suggest you check this out, and draw your own conclusion.