Hulu Drama 'The Season' Noted as Spiritual Successor to 'Crazy Rich Asians'
A new Hong Kong-set drama, "The Season," is drawing comparisons to the 2018 romantic comedy blockbuster "Crazy Rich Asians." The original film grossed $239 million worldwide on a $30 million production budget but notably did not receive a sequel. Eight years later, "The Season" is emerging as a "spiritual successor," described as a "soapy drama."
A new Hong Kong-set drama titled "The Season" is being observed as a "spiritual successor" to the 2018 blockbuster film "Crazy Rich Asians." The original film, a romantic comedy, achieved significant commercial success by grossing $239 million globally against a production budget of $30 million.
Despite its financial performance, the absence of a sequel for "Crazy Rich Asians" has been a notable point in modern entertainment. Eight years following the film's release, "The Season" is offering a similar narrative style, being categorized as a "soapy drama."
(Source: Variety)
