Amazon Prime viewers are contemplating jacking in their old lives and moving abroad after watching a ‘remarkable’ drama.
They have been binge-watching Expats, which follows a tight-knit group of expatriates living in Hong Kong.
The six-parter focuses particularly on the lives of three women, including Nicole Kidman’s character Margaret, who is dealing with grief after a terrible accident befalls her family.
Meanwhile, her friend Hilary (Sarayu Blue) is struggling to keep her broken marriage together and 24-year-old Mercy (Ji-young Yoo) is looking for a fresh start and distance from her overbearing mother.
On Google, viewers have said that the ‘amazing’ show Expats has inspired them to ‘pack their bags’ to live the expat life in Hong Kong
Among them is Christopher Kausch, who raved: ‘This is by far an amazing series to watch time and again. It will seriously make you think about dropping what you’re doing, packing your bags, and flying over to HK just to immerse yourself in the wide range of contrasts (mountain vs beach, concrete jungle vs natural jungle, private car vs MTR/bus, glitzy condo vs towering shoebox flats).’
Echoing their sentiment, Moha Gholizadeh said: ‘The mini series I watched was truly remarkable. It portrayed a story from a unique angle, and it wasn’t just another run-of-the-mill storyline. What made it stand out was its ability to tap into the essence of personal growth and progression. The characters were believable, and their arcs were well developed.
‘The show managed to explore themes of identity, resilience, and the importance of staying true to oneself. It was refreshing to see a series that didn’t shy away from the complexities of human nature, and it left a lasting impression on me.’
Armands Fomicevs added: ‘The best series in a long while. Great script, perfect cinematography, and excellent performance of all actors. As expat myself, it was something that resonated with me really well. Action takes place in Hong Kong that is truly vibrant and fascinating place I would love to return to.’
Based on Janice Y K Lee’s 2016 novel The Expatriates, Expats ran for one season in 2024.
Expats is not the only Amazon Prime Video drama to have gripped viewers in recent weeks.
They’ve also been devouring anthology series Accused, which originally aired on the BBC in 2010 but was recently added to the streaming platform.
Created by Jimmy McGovern, the crime drama stars the best British acting talent, including Olivia Colman, Sean Bean and Stephen Graham.
Doctor Who stars Christopher Eccleston and Peter Capaldi also feature in Accused, along with Naomie Harris, Andy Serkis and Anna Maxwell Martin.
And it doesn’t stop there as Sheridan Smith, Mackenzie Crook and Juliet Stevenson are among the cast too.
Each episode of Accused follows a different character as they await their verdict in court and tells the story behind how they find themselves accused.
After devouring all episodes of Accused on Amazon Prime Video, viewers shared their verdict on Google Reviews.
Amy Johnson raved: ‘I have just found the series Accused and am absolutely hooked, gripping and emotion-stirring. Brilliant.’
Anthony Joseph enthused: ‘I couldn’t stop watching it. The ending was a twist that I did not expect whatsoever.’
Expats is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
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