Expats: Exploring the Lives of Rich Americans Abroad

Expats is a new Prime Video series starring Nicole Kidman that delves into the lives of three wealthy Americans living in 2014 Hong Kong. The show, based on Janice YK Lee's best-selling book 'The Expatriates,' follows Margaret (Kidman), Hillary (played by Sorry You Blue), and Mercy (portrayed by Ji Young You) as their lives intersect and they navigate personal challenges. While the series touches on the political backdrop of the 2014 umbrella movement protests and the dynamics of being an expat, it falls short of exploring these themes in depth. The show also fails to fully develop the most compelling character, Mercy, whose Korean-American identity and class dynamics present fascinating storytelling potential.