'Expats' Series Unavailable in Hong Kong Amid Controversy

Nicole Kidman's new drama series faces criticism for its portrayal of Hong Kong and its political context, while its unavailability in the city raises questions.

• Nicole Kidman's new Amazon-backed drama series 'Expats', set and filmed in Hong Kong, is not available for streaming in the city, with the reason remaining unclear.
• The series, which explores the lives of three American women living in Hong Kong, has faced criticism for its portrayal of the city and its political context.
• Kidman and the 'Expats' cast and crew had previously faced backlash for being exempt from strict COVID-19 quarantine requirements during filming in 2021.
• Hong Kong has seen a tightening of regulations on political expression following anti-government protests in 2019, which may have influenced Amazon's decision not to stream the series in the city.
• The series has also been criticized for its portrayal of wealth, power, and privilege among expatriates in Hong Kong.

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