Based on Janice Y. K Lee's “The Expatriates,” Lulu Wang’s Expats made its worldwide debut on January 26, 2024. As announced prior to the release, it will be a six-episode miniseries. So, in a nutshell, there won’t be a second season as the miniseries will be completely adapting the original novel, leaving nothing for the show’s continuation.As announced, all episodes will be helmed by Lulu Wang, who, besides serving as the showrunner, is also executively producing the miniseries with Nicole Kidman, Daniele Melia, Per Saari, Alice Bell, Stan Wlodkowski, and Theresa Park. Follow along with the article to learn more about Expats episode count, release schedule, cast, plot, and more.How many episodes are there in ExpatsAs stated above, Expats is slated for a six-episode run from January 26 to February 23, 2024, with the first two episodes released in a double-header format. Each episode will drop weekly on Fridays with runtimes ranging from 50 to 54 minutes. The complete list of release schedule is listed below:EpisodesTitleDateEpisode 1The PeakJanuary 26, 2024Episode 2MongkokJanuary 26, 2024Episode 3TBAFebruary 2, 2024Episode 4TBAFebruary 9, 2024Episode 5TBAFebruary 16, 2024Episode 6TBAFebruary 23, 2024All cast members and their characters View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe five major cast members in the miniseries and their characters are mentioned below:Nicole Kidman as Margaret WooBrian Tee as Clarke WooSarayu Blue as Hilary StarrJack Houston as David StarrJi-Young Yoo as MercyFour cast members who will be playing the children of Margaret and Clarke Woo:Bodhi Del Rossario as Philip WooTiana Gowen as Daisy WooGabrielle Chan as Jing WooConnor James as Gus WooOther recurring cast and their characters in the miniseries:Poom Pak Shing as SamBonde Sham as CharlyFlora Chan as OliveRuby Ruiz as EssieAmelyn Pardenilla as PuriBlessing Monkgohla as Pastor Alan MamboJennifer Beveridge as TildaSudha Bhuchar as BrinderLesly Chiang as Philena ChiangWhere to watch ExpatsExpats was one of the two projects, besides Exciting Times, that Amazon Prime produced in Hong Kong. Being one of the latest Originals released in 2024, the miniseries can be streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. For new subscribers to the OTT, the price ranges from $14.99 per month to $139 per year.Plot summary View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe official synopsis for The Expatriates by Janice Y. K. Lee reads as such:In the glittering city of Hong Kong, expats arrive daily for myriad reasons—to find or lose themselves in a foreign place and to forget or remake themselves far from home."Amidst this hothouse atmosphere, a tragic incident causes three American women’s lives to collide in ways that will rewrite every assumption of their privileged world.It introduces the three pivotal characters the story revolves around:Mercy, a young Korean American and recent Columbia graduate, once again finds herself compromised and adrift, trying to start her life anew; Hilary, a wealthy housewife, is haunted by her struggle to have a child, hoping to save her uncertain marriage.Meanwhile, Margaret, once the enviable mother of three, tries to negotiate an existence that has become utterly unrecognizable after a catastrophic event.The synopsis further reveals the intricate dance of their fates:"Faced with unthinkable choices, these three women form a profound connection that defies the norms of the sequestered community—finding in each other a strength borne of need, forgiveness, and, ultimately, hope.Stay tuned for more news and updates on Expats as 2024 progresses.