Expats

Nicole Kidman stars in the new Prime Video series Expats, created by Lulu Wang. The show follows the lives of three American expats in Hong Kong after a catastrophic event. The podcast discusses the disappointment with the show's failure to explore intersections of race, politics, gender, and geography. They also delve into the compelling storyline of Mercy, a Korean American character grappling with class dynamics and personal struggles. Other topics covered include distractions and tropes in the show, lack of character growth and likability, and acknowledgements to the producers and theme music.