A look at the personal and professional lives of a tight-knit group of expatriates living in Hong Kong.A look at the personal and professional lives of a tight-knit group of expatriates living in Hong Kong.A look at the personal and professional lives of a tight-knit group of expatriates living in Hong Kong.
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Reviewers say 'Expats' delves into expatriate life, cultural adaptation, and personal struggles through three women in Hong Kong. Nicole Kidman's performance garners mixed reactions; some praise her, while others critique her expressions and appearance. The show's pacing divides opinions, with some appreciating its thoughtful approach and others finding it slow. Cinematography and setting are praised, but the series is criticized for underdeveloped characters and missed narrative opportunities. Episode 5 receives particularly mixed reviews.
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This show is up there when it comes to writing, characters and acting. Just heartbreaking. Should be at least a 7 rating. Gives you so many different viewpoints. It's multi-dimensional. Hong Kong is a great backdrop too. And the whole premise is really thought provoking. What happens to the people who play a part in tragedies? We always think about victims but what about those who have to live with what they've done? That's what this show explores and it does it really well. Nicole Kidman is perfect in the lead role and I really like the Mercy and Hilary characters , thought they were so interesting.
Really worth watching.
Really worth watching.
This show has a serious mood; there's no humor or excitement to get your heart racing. However, it does shed light on expat life, especially from a housewife's perspective, which hits close to home for expats like us. Reminding us of the good time there. It's heartbreaking to see everyone leaving Hong Kong now due to all the chaos. Such a fantastic city, and let's hope this show won't end up being the last historical record of its finest moments. The camera work is a letdown, though. It feels too confined and doesn't capture the true essence of modern Hong Kong's awesomeness. This episode clearly is just sets the scene for the story. If you're not into expat life or Hong Kong, it might be a bit boring. Farewell, Hong Kong.
This series keeps you watching because its setting is just so gorgeous. The story is not bad either. And okay I get some of the hate on Nicole Kidmans deformed underface together with her very unlikable character but at the same time I really love that elder women are now being cast for younger roles. Finally. It's great. All in all if you've been to Hong Kong you will love just being in the absolutely beautiful scenes. Makes me want to continue the Hong Kong trip by putting on a Wong Kar Wai film after.
Watch it for its beauty. The story is also not bad at all. I think it's definitely an enjoyable watch.
Watch it for its beauty. The story is also not bad at all. I think it's definitely an enjoyable watch.
It's impossible to evaluate the show because lead actress Kidman's features are so distorted by her over-use of Botox & fillers that, at least for me, it proved too distracting to watch.
Why doesn't someone who loves her -- husband, best friend, agent? (uh, maybe not) -- help her accept that aging is not a crime so she can get back to the varied & fascinating characters she used to be known for? Hollywood seems to be more accepting of women aging than it once was. Helen Mirren, Emma Thompson, Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Lee Curtis, all older than Kidman, are wonderful to watch.
Please Nicole, it's not too late!
Why doesn't someone who loves her -- husband, best friend, agent? (uh, maybe not) -- help her accept that aging is not a crime so she can get back to the varied & fascinating characters she used to be known for? Hollywood seems to be more accepting of women aging than it once was. Helen Mirren, Emma Thompson, Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Lee Curtis, all older than Kidman, are wonderful to watch.
Please Nicole, it's not too late!
This series is unequivocally above average and sadly the majority of the negative reviews come from kids who are expecting a fast-paced action as their attention spans are short and limited. Think people who flip through social media daily to watch reels; slow burners aren't their thing. This is a well written, well acted, well directed slow burner. The storyline is brilliant and it has me completely absorbed in it and glued to my seat wanting more. The only criticism I suppose would be that there are scenes such as the one with full frontal nudity that seem unnecessary. Other than that, an outstanding series and you can never go wrong with the infallible Nicole Kidman. A must watch!
Did you know
- TriviaWith over 7,000 buildings having more than 14 floors, Hong Kong has the highest number of skyscrapers in the world, outstripping even New York City.
- Crazy creditsIn the opening credits the word "Expat" is shown in several languages. The Russian version is mistranslated and means "Hangman".
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