The Season (2026) s01e03 Episode Script

1
[Cola] Previously on the Season.
[Jon] I'll have a name soon.
I wouldn't think much about her.
[Christopher] 22 years ago,
you helped me resolve the situation.
A few bad investments.
Selling the hotel will cover our debts.
Let me represent its sale.
I'll give you a shot.
I want to buy it.
So maybe there's a deal to be had.
What sort deal
are we talking about?
-Take me out.
-I'd like to take you out.
-Where would you like to go?
-Surprise me.
You know who started the rumor?
I am not gonna leave Hong Kong
till everyone sees
the snake that you really are.
You don't know these people.
I've been studying them for years.
I'd like a one on one with you.
I wanna learn about you.
He framed you and robbed me of a father.
I can't just let that go.
Nigel got an address of the visitor log.
How do you want this managed?
[Christopher] No loose ends.
Someone's toying with us.
I'm gonna get close to Christopher,
clear your name,
and then take the Hext family down.
[intriguing music playing]
[dishes clinking]
[Fiona] The black tie,
the boxing gloves. It will be marvelous.
[Nikita] You really love this event.
[chuckling]
What's wrong with a little blood sport?
White Collar Knockout?
Sounds a touch violent for the occasion.
A charity boxing match to benefit
the children.
Your husband will do great.
[chuckling]
[indistinct chatter]
You know what
this means for me.
Fix this, Jon.
[Fiona chattering in background]
Thank you, Gloria.
[intriguing music continues]
[elevator dinging]
Mr. Hext is expecting you.
[clock ticking softly]
[approaching footsteps]
Captain of the Oxford
Boxing Club.
[sighing]
I still miss it.
So you don't box anymore?
I fight in different ways now.
Now, unfortunately, I have a very
busy morning and may be pulled away.
But until then,
the floor is yours,
Underdog.
Well, it is an honor to learn
from somebody who built an empire.
[scoffing]
That particular privilege
goes to my great grandfather, not me.
I've read every article
on you that I could find.
But what none of them explain
and what I'd love to hear is,
who else do you depend on?
An army.
There's my senior leadership team.
Outside partners like your employer.
And, of course, my wife.
What you don't see
are the sacrifices it requires.
Do you have any regrets?
It took Carrie
three seasons to get an interview with me.
You've done it in a month.
That takes
ambition and a plan.
I'm curious to know what that is exactly.
I'm here to learn everything about you.
To be in a better position
to join your financial team.
-I just have a few more questions--
-[Jon] Miss Pierce.
Ah, unfortunately our time is up.
Duty calls.
[exhaling sharply]
Your staff.
I imagine you depend on them too?
Of course.
We throw them
a Lunar New Year party every year
as a way of saying thank you.
How long have you been doing those?
Generations.
[intriguing music swells]
[loud buzzing]
22 years ago,
Lunar New Year is on February 1st,
the date of the accident.
Did the Hexts throw a party for the staff?
They did.
And were you there?
I was at the party
when Christopher took the car.
What is this foolishness about?
It means you have an alibi!
If we can find someone who will testify,
they could retry the case.
There is no "we".
Cola, you don't know how things work here.
Here you are with Gloria,
their house manager.
Was she at the party?
[loud buzzing]
Yes.
But if she's still with them,
her loyalty lies with the Hexts.
We don't know that.
I just need to get her alone.
There's so much you don't know.
Then tell me.
Cola
You have a good job, a future.
If you keep digging,
they will discover you and ruin your life.
You must let this go. Now.
You may have quit fighting,
but I haven't.
[loud buzzing]
[theme song]
[rap music playing]
I give you a title
that guarantees you free pussy,
and you use it on Carrie Shen?
[grunting]
-All right, take five.
-I was just getting started.
Yeah. You'd think I know
how to plan a surprise
for a woman I've known for years.
You put so much pressure on everything.
Ever since you were a fucking kid.
Maybe something more casual?
Like a hike?
When have you ever seen
Carrie Shen wear sneakers?
What about you?
How's the fight for the Percy going?
Perfect. I've got an anchor investor
all locked up.
Yet there's still shortfall.
Yeah, I've got it covered.
Just need Nikita to talk to her family.
Sounds like you don't have a hotel yet.
Bro. I have a master plan.
-Okay.
-Yeah.
You of all people should know
Andrew Fung doesn't go down
without a fight.
[intriguing music playing]
[exhaling sharply]
I just need to keep up
appearances with the other families.
Thank you, doctor.
You may see yourself out.
[door shutting]
[sighing]
[soft pensive music playing]
[restaurant din]
[indistinct chatter]
[bell ringing]
I have secured an MC
for White Collar Knockout,
but no spoilers.
Girl, you know it's going
to be someone famous.
[Fiona] I'm sure you'll all be
very surprised.
Madeline's here.
Madeline. We weren't expecting you.
I'm sure. But I couldn't
stand how I left things.
And I know these do not make up
for my outburst at our last meeting,
but I do hope
they show just how sorry I am.
Yeah.
Oh, Auntie. Your gift will be coming soon.
[Nikita] A Gubelin.
[women cooing]
For bringing me onto the committee.
How thoughtful.
Though it is a little early
for gift giving season.
Thoughtfulness knows no time of year.
[scoffing]
[light curious music playing]
Sorry!
I got held up at
the Land Registry getting the hotel deed.
Question.
If a man says he's taking
you on a surprise date,
how many days do you wait
until he's clearly forgotten?
David probably planned
the perfect thing. Just give it time.
[sighing]
I do have a sales deck due.
The numbers are not
equating to one billion.
So we need to sell this story.
In my one on one,
Christopher kept talking about family.
What if we made the deck more personal?
Feature Hext's family photos
through the years?
If you think I can call up
Christopher asking for family photos
We could go through Gloria.
You sold Christopher on legacy.
He'll know the value
when he sees the deck.
My helper, Prithi, goes to church
with her several times a week.
I'll have her reach out.
Do you know which church?
Saint who cares?
I'll just speak with Prithi at home.
Carrie, I can take this off your plate.
[knocking on door]
[Jon] Am I interrupting?
[tense music playing]
No. Come in.
Mr. Hext wanted me
to deliver these documents
and remind you of the urgency of the sale.
-I'm very aware, Jon.
-[Jon] Of course.
Additionally, we'll be
conducting background checks
for everyone on the deal.
[Carrie scoffing]
I personally vet
all of my employees.
I'm sure that you do.
Sure. Whatever Mr. Hext wants.
We'll be in touch. Ms. Shen. Ms. Pierce.
You sure that one on one went well?
Mm-hmm.
[tense music playing]
[indistinct chatter]
[traditional Chinese music playing]
[phone buzzing]
Oh, my God. Babe! Babe!
-Andrew!
-[men] Ooh!
[Andrew] My favorite entrepreneur.
I catch you at a bad time?
[Sara] Actually, we were just at the
Peninsula for high tea.
Yeah. Uh, two champagnes, please.
[Sara] But we've always got time for you.
I think we can do business together.
Yes. I mean, if it makes sense for us.
Yeah.
I am gonna buy The Percy.
And I think your product
could be the perfect house vodka.
-Premium vodka.
-Whatever.
The problem is,
I heard of some toxic mold at the hotel.
Now, if someone could find
that toxic mold and leak it to the press,
that might knock out any competitors
and speed up my purchase.
Why would you buy a hotel with toxic mold?
I'm sure we could find some mold.
And we'd link it to?
Queenie Ng at The Current. I gotta go.
[Madeline ordering in Cantonese]
[old British accent]
Erm, fancy seeing you here.
[sighing]
At my favorite noodle shop.
Yeah, that you won't shut up about.
Hey, so, um,
I was craving something.
I don't know if it's on the menu.
I was thinking maybe we should go across
the road to the motel and check it out.
Not the time.
Uh, but since you're here
[sighing]
Do you know of any good lawyers?
The reading of the will is tomorrow.
Why didn't you ask David?
Thomas' kids already
have David's firm on retainer.
Well, then
[sighing]
you're getting nothing.
I don't even care.
I'm tired of dealing with it alone.
I just want it to be over.
Do you want me to go with you tomorrow?
Well, I want the judge to like me. So
No, I'm serious.
Do you want me to go with you?
[soft intriguing music playing]
It's okay.
You're not that kind of guy, Andrew.
[Cola] From its charming local markets
to the dazzling views of Victoria Harbour,
Hong Kong offers a world of wonders.
Yet nothing compares
to the history of The Percy Hotel.
Change the photo in the top right.
Make it 5% bigger.
The deck is great, Carrie.
It must be flawless.
Christopher is nervous for some reason,
so we can't be.
We're unflappable.
[light curious music playing]
What is David doing here?
-[Cola] Oh, I called him.
-What?
You were waiting on a surprise.
Wait no further.
[scoffing]
The line you crossed is so far,
-I can't even see it.
-You were worried about your relationship
with Christopher and I was worried
it would mess it up.
-David's his lawyer. He would know.
-I can't just tell him
-to put in a good word for me.
-Why not?
-[Carrie] David. Hi!
-Hi.
Cola said you want to see me.
Had to be in person.
She seems to be a mind reader.
[chuckling nervously]
I think so.
Because I wanted to see you too.
I've been racking my brain
for ideas for a date and
I didn't know if you wore tennis shoes.
You could go right now.
Spontaneous surprise!
Carrie, you've been here
for so many hours.
You deserve a break.
I can send the deck off.
-[David] I could play hooky.
-I could cancel an appointment.
But what would we do?
[chuckling]
[light curious music playing]
Actually, I just had a great idea.
Shall we?
[soft romantic music]
Nothing says no pressure
like leaving Central.
I think I need to go farther.
The Percy's always in view,
consuming my every thought.
Hold on a sec.
[indistinct chatter]
Let's not be ourselves today.
[chuckling]
I don't understand.
We're tourists.
We are on our honeymoon.
We don't even know what The Percy is.
[Carrie chuckling]
We came straight from
our ranch style wedding in Texas.
You looked stunning in your denim dress.
I didn't get a single drop
of barbecue sauce on it.
[chuckling]
And if we're not going to be ourselves,
we should turn our phones off.
[romantic music continues]
So, where do we go next?
I read about some magical places
on the tourism board website.
Mmm
Maybe we could go to Big Buddha?
-Mmm
-Or the Little Buddha.
[laughing]
Or Baby Buddha.
-Or Mini Buddha.
-Or Mini Buddha.
[sighing]
[chime]
[soft pensive music]
[sighing]
[phone buzzing]
-Yes?
-[Fiona] Darling, I was just at The Percy
and they've hardly set up
a thing for White Collar knockout.
Fiona, I'm dealing with far more
important things right now.
What exactly are you dealing with?
It's nothing that concerns you.
Christopher, I care! Talk to me.
[Christopher] You're being ridiculous.
I need to go.
But I assure you that whatever
other trivial committee matters
may confront you today,
they too will be fine.
-No, don't-- Ugh
-[line disconnects]
Fuck!
[sighing]
[indistinct chatter]
[alarm beeping]
I need you to come with me, Mrs. Hext.
I need you to tell me what
you're doing with my husband.
It's okay. False alarm.
Perhaps we could
discuss somewhere private.
We are having this conversation
right here, Jon.
Did Christopher blow up
another part of our business?
Is he having an affair?
I suppose you know nothing
about who he was meeting at the races.
Mr. Hext could tell you more than I.
Your loyalty is admirable.
But lest you forget, you work for me too.
I hope sparks are flying,
since your phone's off.
I sent the sales deck to Christopher
and I'm dropping
your dress off from the races.
[intriguing music playing]
Prithi?
Are you here?
I'd love to talk.
[intriguing music continues]
[door shutting]
[screaming]
You are not Carrie!
Wh-what are you doing here?
Uh, well, we have an appointment.
[curious music playing]
I thought you were a personal trainer.
Well, technically, I'm an actor.
Bills must be paid,
so I offer other services.
Powder, pills, pleasure.
I-I'm just. I'm surprised Carrie would--
Oh, even the most
successful people have needs.
Please don't tell her about
our little, uh, meet cute.
This is going to my grave.
Well, if, uh,
you require anything, give me a call.
I have everything I need right now.
Right.
[dissipating footsteps]
[curious music continues]
Does that look right?
Little more in the corner, babe.
Remember our first apartment?
Oh, good eye, babe.
Okay.
Hello, mold.
Off you go to The Current.
We're really doing this?
It's the only way.
I think we're done here.
Andrew did book the room for the night.
Ooh… You wanna stay the night?
-Maybe I do.
-In the hotel?
Maybe we should.
[laughing]
[soft romantic music playing]
I don't think I've been on
the Star Ferry since I was a kid.
See? It's fun to play tourist.
[sighing]
I forget how beautiful Hong Kong is.
Me too.
I like it from this distance.
And over there is a hotel deal
Christopher won't trust me with.
You're a fighter, Carrie.
You always seem to find a way.
Well, if you ever feel like telling
him that, I would really appreciate it.
Christopher unlocks a world to me
that was locked for a very long time.
Well, let me see if I can put in a word,
get you a key.
Crumbling like paper ♪
But I'm doing my best ♪
Thank you.
I'm losing my anchor ♪
There's a pull in my chest ♪
All that matter is you ♪♪
[Sara] Operation Mold is complete.
Gotta go.
Hmm?
Now I really do think
you are stalking me.
Uh, actually, I just committed a crime.
And I'm gonna turn myself in.
You wouldn't last a day in prison.
So, how'd it go?
Uh, Thomas always warned me
that they draw out the estate.
-Mm-hmm?
-Still, I didn't think it'd be this bad.
And sometimes I was okay with it.
Like, as long as there was this fight,
we were keeping a part of him alive.
But now it's over and he feels gone.
You don't sound okay.
[soft pensive music playing]
Thank you for being here.
Yeah.
You were wrong, by the way.
Oh, okay. All right.
Let's not go overboard, all right?
[chuckling]
No, David's firm is good,
but the will was clear.
So you got some scraps?
[chuckling]
I got everything.
The investment portfolio,
the bottling company in Indonesia,
the villa in Italy.
-What?!
-Everything
No freaking way!
Do you want to help me buy a hotel?
[laughing]
Absolutely fucking not.
Come on, you're like,
you're like super rich now.
[elevator dinging]
[indistinct chatter]
[approaching footsteps]
[low tense music playing]
[Jon] Gloria has been called
to work early.
That is why you're here, isn't it?
I'm here to pray.
If I could get some privacy.
I just want to clear up a few things.
You mentioned this was
your first time in Hong Kong.
But there are records of
a Colleen Pierce in primary school here
until the age of six.
Primary school are covered
in background checks now?
That same year your school records
began in the US.
Yes, I was born here.
But you know how these people are.
Who would they look at more favorably?
An upstart American or a poor Canto girl?
And which are you?
A woman fitting your description
visited a man in Prison
a few days ago.
Could you explain?
There must be hundreds
of women who fit my description.
I'll be in touch.
Soon.
[tense music continues]
[sighing]
[echoing laughter]
[Carrie] Cola?
Cola.
Earth to Cola.
I'll be seeing David tonight
at White Collar Knockout.
I'm thinking of inviting him
for a drink first.
No, no. Let him come to you.
You're the expert
at orchestrating these things.
You said David spoke
to Christopher. It worked.
This time.
Next time you have a ridiculous scheme,
clue me in first.
Carrie, what a coincidence.
Queenie.
[sighing]
Sniffing around for a headline?
I'm here for a comment.
[soft pensive music playing]
Take this down immediately.
Then give me something better.
[dissipating footsteps]
What do we do?
I'll handle the press.
You move down the investor meetings.
And you're coming with me
to White Collar Knockout.
[whispering] Christopher's gonna be livid.
This is only a problem.
And like all problems,
will beat them into submission.
Wilson, Carrie
[intriguing music playing]
[intriguing music swells]
[music fades]
[restaurant din]
[city din]
Mrs. Hext is asking when
you will arrive at White Collar Knockout.
I am sorry about the article, sir.
My family has been in Hong Kong
for almost 150 years.
This place wouldn't be
what it is without the Hext name.
[sighs]
I made a mistake during a stressful time.
And I'm selling The Percy to set it right.
I just didn't think
it would be so bloody hard.
You and Mrs. Hext have been through worse.
There's a lot of riding on this sale,
and it's not our only problem.
Speak with her.
Ever since she became ill, I
I don't like to trouble her.
Everything I've ever done,
I've done for family.
That's what's most important.
-As you know.
-I do.
[soft pensive music playing]
[lipstick lid clicks]
[tense string music playing]
It's Cola.
You said you could get anything?
I need something from you. For tonight.
[rhythmic pop music playing]
[indistinct shouting]
All right. Come on!
[cheering, applause]
Ladies and gentlemen,
welcome to White Collar Knockout,
where all professionals
swap their blouses, their oxfords
for shorts and gloves
in the name of charity.
Remember, every punch is for the kids!
Let's make some noise!
[cheering, applause]
[bell dings]
Fight!
[grunting]
Ooh!
[referee] Two, three, four, five!
Yeah!
[Thor] For the kids!
Let's make some noise!
[cheering, applause]
We have a lot of fights tonight
and a lot of smiles to save.
Mm-hmm.
All this excitement,
but it feels a bit, um, empty?
Where's Christopher?
Oh, Christopher.
He's engaged in a match of his own.
-My usual.
-[bartender] Yes, sir.
Thanks for meeting me.
[sighing]
Right, let's get this over with
so I can try and enjoy the evening.
I got the current article taken down
in exchange for exclusive coverage
of The Percy deal.
I'm confident that if we delay
the hotel sale for a few months,
this whole mold thing will blow over.
[crowd applauding]
You know what I like about boxing?
No equipment, no paraphernalia.
Just you and your opponent.
And the best man wins.
[bright jazzy music playing]
We keep the timetable of this
hotel sale as it is, no matter what.
David told me you were
the best person for the job.
You need to prove it.
Then I'd better get to work.
[Thor] All right
[indistinct announcing]
[loud clapping and cheering]
We have Eric "Lights out" Leung
versus Ron "Rumble" Wu!
[cheering, applause]
Fight!
You're two fights late,
and I've been entertaining alone.
Well, I've been dealing
with a mold situation.
The Current is covering the hotel sale,
by the way.
So there'll be plenty more
events for you to dazzle about.
Whatever it is that you need to do
to snap out of this, do it.
You're Christopher fucking Hext.
Act like it.
[Fiona chuckling]
[loud cheering, whistling]
[door handle jiggling]
[soft unsettling music playing]
[door closing]
Did I pay for
the mediocre package? Come on.
You asked for it, man.
You don't pay me at all.
[Cola clearing her throat]
Head down.
Turn over.
Do you have it?
[sighing]
I'm a little tied up.
Then we do it here.
[distant cheering]
Gotta say, your request surprised me.
David!
Is your hand okay?
Just getting in the spirit of things.
Um, tell Andrew I said break a leg.
[boxing bell ringing]
I-I better go.
[chuckling]
Don't want to miss the action.
[grunting]
[cheering, applause]
Break it up! Hey, break it up!
Fight!
The last fight was better.
Not everyone knows how to put on a show.
Don't worry, darling.
I won't make you sing.
[laughing]
Ran into her in the restroom.
-Oh, what's so funny?
-[Nikita] Just girl talk.
So nice of you to have
saved me a seat, Auntie.
What nice jewelry.
Counting diamonds to celebrate
your windfall, then?
Seems like gossip travels
on the wings of angels.
Fiona, we were discussing
this mysterious dinner party
you're throwing next week.
Anything else you can tell us?
Like where my invitation went, Auntie.
I'm sure you're too busy to attend.
Oh, no, not at all. I'd love to come.
Unless there's a reason
you don't want me to be there.
[chuckling]
We'd love to have you.
Aww.
[indiscernible whispering]
What's the matter?
One of the fighters has gotten cold feet.
I'll go and have a word.
[crowd cheering]
[grunting]
Stop!
Winner!
[boxing bell ringing]
[Thor] Another round of applause
for our brilliant fighters.
Woo!
[crowd cheering]
[boxing bell ringing]
Will everyone please direct your attention
to the screen for our main event.
We have a special video to show you.
[dramatic music playing]
I’m Andrew Fung.
No one trains or punches harder than me.
He chose your song!
I wish he didn't.
I burn a thousand calories before
my opponents drop the kids off at school!
Rise and grind!
You can call this fight
Jack and the Beanstalk.
Only this ain't no fairy tale.
[determined pop music playing,
Anson Lo "King Kong"]
[crowd cheering loudly]
Come on!
[smoke hissing]
[cheering continues]
Come on!
Ladies and gentlemen, unfortunately,
we have a last minute cancellation.
Dixon Chan has just dropped out.
[crowd booing]
But wait. A new entrant
has just taken his place.
No introductory video is needed
because this man needs no introduction.
Our Chief Sponsor for this event,
please welcome Christopher Hext!
[rhythmic electronic music playing]
[crowd cheering, whistling]
[cheering, whistling]
That's fucking crazy,
I got to do a deal with this guy.
[rhythmic music continues]
[bell dinging]
[man] Come on, Andy, you got this!
Touch gloves.
Step back.
Ready? Ready?
Fight!
Christopher, I don't want to have to--
[groaning]
Let's go, Andrew! Rip his head off!
[man] Shake it off, Andy, come on!
All right, Christopher.
[indistinct shouting]
Come on. Woo!
Come on!
[man] That's it, you got this.
[crowd cheering]
[gloves thudding]
[man] Keep it going, keep it going!
[crowd cheering]
[Jon] Ms. Pierce.
Cola!
I would like to finish
the conversation we began the other day.
Well, you can start by telling me
how you knew I was at the church.
Your phone.
You didn't just delete a photo
at the opening party.
What a person does on their phone
can be very revealing.
When they choose to turn it off, too.
For example, when they visit a prison.
Hey, there we go. That's it!
[panting]
I think, Ms. Pierce,
you are a woman with much to hide.
And you're a man who's always
one misstep from being fired.
Is that why you're grasping, Jon?
Because you know what the Hexts
do to people they don't need anymore?
[both grunting]
And I still don't see any proof.
[distant cheering]
Fake name,
fake address.
[grunting]
Tell me what you're doing here.
[grunting]
[cheering]
[referee] One, two, three
-[man] Get up!
-[referee] Four
-Just get on your feet!
-Five
-Andy!
-Six!
[referee] Seven, eight, nine
-Miss Pierce.
-Don't, don't touch me!
What's the matter here?
I was in the hallway
and I caught this man doing drugs.
And then he chased me and he grabbed me.
That's enough.
I'm sure there's some kind
of misunderstanding.
I know what happened.
Search him. You'll see I'm right.
Jon?
If it will resolve this issue.
Quickly.
[tense music playing]
[crowd gasping]
You need to leave.
Mr. Hext.
Jon! You are speaking to me.
You are fired and you will
walk out that door immediately.
-But you--
-Not one more word!
[tense music continues]
[whispering] I'm so sorry
this has happened.
-It's okay.
-It's terrible.
[whispering] Wrap it up.
Go, go, go.
And our winner by knockdown,
Christopher Hext!
[boxing bell ringing]
Good night. Thank you for coming!
[applause]
[soft pensive music playing]
[indistinct chatter]
Hi, Gloria.
It may seem absolutely insane
that I'm here,
but I hope you'll listen to me.
You want to get your father out?
How long have you known?
Since you stepped on the boat.
I recognized your earrings.
Your father gave them to you.
You have his eyes.
You were there at the party,
the night of the accident.
You could be his alibi.
I cannot.
He needs you.
When the time comes,
God will judge me.
Until then,
I have my own family to think about.
And I've lost mine.
I'm sorry.
But I can tell you this.
Last night, I overheard
Christopher make an unusual call.
I don't know who he was speaking with,
but he was angry.
Talking about something
that connected him to the accident.
He said they'd discuss it
at their dinner party next week.
There's evidence.
Something that can get
my father out of jail?
And someone coming to dinner has it.
[dissipating footsteps]
[light curious music playing]