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Hulu Debuts “The Season” Drama June 17

6/18/2026

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Hulu Launches

Hulu launches The Season in the U.S. on June 17, 2026, streaming all six episodes.
The drama, from the Crazy Rich Asians team with PCCW Media and SK Global, stars Jessie Mei Li, whose character Cola shifts from a fitted tank to elite branded outfits.
Vera Chow says Hong Kong residents avoid tight silhouettes and view “sexy” as negative, while Madeline’s colorful style highlights the series’ mix of drama, betrayal and murder.

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Vera Chow Designs

Vera Chow drew costume inspiration from Hong Kong tabloids, shaping the series’ visual language.
For Shanghai Gala scenes in episodes five and six, Chow co-designed Cola’s silver gown with director Marialy Rivas, blending color-blocking and kitschy details.
Night-time filming at Ocean Park forced the team to use jewel tones and lustrous brocades so outfits remained visible.
Wardrobe pieces came from independent Asian brands such as Japan’s Ichijiku and Shanghai Tang jewelry.

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Mei Li Infiltrates

Filming at Hong Kong’s Sha Tin Racecourse marks the series’ first on-location shoot, Chris Pang says.
Jessie Mei Li says her outsider role is rare for women, as such complex characters usually go to men.
The series follows a young woman with a hidden agenda who infiltrates the city’s ultra-exclusive boating elite.
Justin Chien confirms his mother appears in a cameo after intensive accent research.

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Hulu Launches

Hulu launches The Season in the U.S. on June 17, 2026, streaming all six episodes.
The drama, from the Crazy Rich Asians team with PCCW Media and SK Global, stars Jessie Mei Li, whose character Cola shifts from a fitted tank to elite branded outfits.
Vera Chow says Hong Kong residents avoid tight silhouettes and view “sexy” as negative, while Madeline’s colorful style highlights the series’ mix of drama, betrayal and murder.

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