The Season (2026) s01e04 Episode Script

1
[Cola] Previously, on the Season.
[Nikita] Fiona, we were discussing
this mysterious dinner party
you're throwing next week.
It's good to be reminded
where your priorities lie.
Madeline! Sorry to just drop by.
Unless I'm interrupting.
[Andrew] I give you a title that
guarantees you free pussy,
and you use it on Carrie Shen?
Heard of some toxic mold
at the hotel?
Now, if someone could
leak it to the press.
-Take this down immediately.
-Then give me something better.
[Benny] I was at the party
when Christopher took the car.
-It means you have an alibi!
-There's so much you don't know.
[Matthias] If, uh, you require anything,
give me a call.
I was in the hallway
and I caught this man doing drugs!
You are fired and you will walk out
that door immediately.
Last night, I overheard Christopher
talking about something
that connected him to the accident.
He said they'd discuss it
at their dinner party next week.
[soft suspenseful music playing]
[city din]
[intriguing chorus music playing]
[indistinct chatter]
-Oh, wow.
-Oh, wow.
[man] Wowee, look at that.
[indistinct chatter]
[glasses clinking]
[indistinct chatter continues]
[chuckling]
[Gloria] I overheard Christopher
make an unusual call
about something that connected him
to the accident.
He said they'd discuss it
at their dinner party.
Miss?
-Miss?
-Yes?
-Would you like some Port?
-Please.
I've never dined
beside sharks before.
But you've dined with plenty,
of course.
-[David] Oh.
-[guests laughing]
[Andrew] I don't know what
you're talking about, Fiona.
[chuckling]
This is to die for.
[Sara] Yes. You know what
pairs well with Port?
Premium vodka.
I have something to say.
[glass clinking]
In a minute, dear.
[tense music playing]
What a lovely dinner.
I know you've been wondering
why I convened us
in such an unexpected place.
None of you
are here by accident.
You're here because
there is a secret among us.
[party-goers cooing]
And now, at long last,
the truth must
The truth must
Mom?
[weakly] Come to light--
-[clanking]
-[gasping]
-Oh shit!
-Are you okay, Mom?
-Dad.
-Fiona!
Gosh.
Is she okay?
Is she gonna be okay?
[Christopher] Somebody call an ambulance!
[theme music playing]
[office din]
Good morning.
You're in a good mood.
It's a beautiful day.
Been saying that a lot lately.
I wonder what changed.
Reminds me,
I'll be taking the afternoon off.
David and I have a tea date.
And then the dinner party tonight?
What do you have for me?
[sighs]
Oh, I pulled together the potential
buyers for The Percy.
Um, with the mold scandal
and the timetable,
bidders have been hesitant
to come to the table,
but I've identified some,
well, one potential.
-Andrew.
-Now that he has bridge financing
from Nikita's family.
All it took was getting
his face beat in public.
Only the second biggest scene
of the night.
Carrie, what is that?
That's the invitation.
Came with everything
except an address,
which apparently will be texted
an hour before.
Très theatrical. Très Fiona.
I haven't gotten mine yet.
That's because you're not coming.
I made that clear to the Hexts.
But with both of us there,
we'd be much more effective
at smoothing over
Christopher's concerns.
Cola. With last week's fireworks,
it's best you sit this one out.
[light curious music playing]
-Hey, um, Bonnie?
-Yes, Cola?
Carrie wants background
on the dinner party guests,
um, in case they could
be potential bidders.
Can you send me the invite list?
Certainly. I'll get it from her.
Oh, um, she's not in a great mood.
Actually, you might
might wanna give her a moment.
I could reach out
to the Hext staff directly.
Much better idea.
I owe you dim sum.
[chuckling]
[Andrew] Christopher really owes me.
I let him win.
[chuckling]
Sure, champ.
Whatever. You love it.
Nothing is sexier than
watching your man be violent.
Are you turned on just thinking about it?
Oh, yeah. I am absolutely dripping.
Are you actually?
I'm being serious.
[sighing]
Nikita has been
strange with me all Season.
I think she suspects something.
[scoffing]
No, no.
I don't think so. We're fine.
Well, I hope not.
I mean, besides the obvious reasons,
I need her on my side.
Tonight Fiona's gonna pay.
[chuckling]
What? I thought you liked violence.
Well, I-I do love violence,
but just tonight's
probably not a good night.
Christopher and I have got
some stuff that we need to talk about.
-Yeah?
-Mmm.
Such as?
You know you don't
have to blow stuff up, right?
Like you're rich now, back in society.
[softly] You have an extremely
well-endowed lover.
Decision's made, love.
There's no stopping it.
[light curious music playing]
[Christopher]
No answer.
There's no one at his home either.
It's as if Jon has vanished into thin air.
Perhaps his vacation
will inspire a lesson in loyalty.
[Christopher] You didn't have to fire him.
-Good morning.
-[Fiona] Mm-hmm.
So when will you be done
giving each other the silent treatment?
[Christopher] Your mother and I
are speaking.
Her most loudly of all.
Not allowing our employee
to get a word in edgewise.
Unlike your father, of course,
who prefers to express himself
through the medium of blood sport.
[chuckling]
I'll leave you girls to it.
What is going on with him?
Have you decided what you're
gonna wear to the party tonight?
I'm sure you'll choose for me.
-Alison--
-Mom.
Last summer you couldn't care less
if I came back from the UK or not.
This Season it's the most
important thing ever.
Why?
All the years away at school,
we've grown apart.
And there are things I'd like to tell you.
Like what?
[soft intriguing music playing]
Tonight, after the party.
Oh, which you are going to love.
Surprises in store, surprises in store.
[light rhythmic music]
[heavy breathing]
[groaning]
[groaning]
[heavy breathing]
[laughing]
[sighing]
So, that's what you meant by cheating.
Oh, I think we both knew what I meant.
-Much as I love the view
-Mmm?
I should get home.
Get ready for our mysterious party.
Mmm
[chuckling]
[laughing]
It'll be nice being there together.
[soft romantic music playing]
Actually, I was thinking
Mmm?
Maybe we enjoy our secret a little longer.
Andrew and Nikita know.
Cola too.
What's the harm
in other people knowing, huh?
It could complicate the hotel deal.
You're the lawyer. I'm the banker.
Your good word to Christopher
looks very different If he knows about us.
I-I think he'd understand.
I don't want to risk it.
Business comes first.
[pensive music playing]
And breathe in and out.
[heavy breathing]
That's good, Rosalynn.
[heavy breathing]
[clearing throat]
Uh, I think I'm your next appointment.
[Rosalyn] Uh, we were just finishing.
[clearing throat]
Thank you for that wonderful session.
It was so rejuvenating.
[breathing deeply]
Bye, Rosalynn.
[Matthias] You don't have an appointment--
You're on the list for the party tonight.
Do you have a plus one?
No.
Why?
-But you could get one, though.
-Hm.
-I need you to bring me.
-[Matthias coughing]
The other evening,
I sold you something that showed up
in a dangerous man's pocket.
I want to know what your game is.
And don't lie.
As an actor, I can always spot deception.
There is a grave injustice
I'm trying to put right.
What I did was a part of that.
So is going this party.
You're a terrible liar.
Won't let me in on your game. Fine.
But I can't risk it
blowing back on me. So--
It won't. I can promise you that.
I can bring you in
if you do something for me.
Go on.
Kiss me.
Tell me you love me.
[chuckling incredulously]
Um
That's really what you want?
It's the one thing they never do.
[light curious music playing]
[sighing]
I love you.
I'll see you tonight.
[rhythmic music playing]
[rhythmic music continues]
[bell ringing]
-I wish I was there.
-Oh, I know.
[indistinct chatter]
[Cola] On behalf of the Hexts,
the amusement park
is yours for the evening.
Our hosts eagerly await you
in the Grand Aquarium.
[rhythmic music continues]
Can't take no for an answer, I see.
[glass clinking]
None of you are here by accident.
-Oh, wow.
-Wow!
You're here because
there is a secret among us.
And now,
at long last, the truth must
[breathing deeply]
The truth must
Mom?
come to light.
[thudding]
Mom!
-Oh, shit!
-Are you okay, Mom?
-Dad?
-Fiona!
-Somebody call an ambulance!
-She has been murdered,
and one of you is the killer.
[light curious music playing]
[sighing]
[man] Ah
[woman] Oh, my God.
[guests laughing]
-[man] Good.
-[woman] Very, very good.
Yes, yes.
A most heinous crime has been
committed in this beloved amusement park.
Your hostess has been
[gasping]
poisoned.
Solve the mystery,
guess the culprit, and their motive,
and this shall be your reward.
The red packet contains $50,000.
-Oh, okay!
-Oh, my God.
Okay, so we're in some kind of game.
-Let's go.
-I'm fine.
As your MC,
I can confirm that your suspicions are
correct.
My staff will now bring out
a red packet for each of you.
Open it.
Inside there is a single card.
Most of them are blank.
One card has this character written on it.
Saat-sau.
[speaking Cantonese]
[Carrie chuckling]
The Chinese character for killer.
There are clues to the killer's identity
hidden throughout the park.
But
[microphone feedback]
Beware. The killer may strike again.
If you fall victim,
you're out of the game.
And you must die a gruesome death.
[party-goers cooing]
Now, venture forth.
That's it. Venture forth.
Go.
We shall return here in one hour.
Avenge me!
[laughing]
[woman] All right, let's go!
[indistinct chatter]
[woman] Money, woo!
Cola.
Let's have a chat. The game can wait.
Mm-hmm.
[dark suspenseful music playing]
[slow footsteps pattering]
I wanted to apologize for my
employee's behavior the other night.
It's terrible business.
I'm glad it didn't scare you away.
I'm grateful for how it was handled.
Such a shame.
I hired Mr. Kim out of Korean
special warfare commandment.
Usually so reliable, so staid.
It's hard to imagine
a man like that using drugs.
In public, no less.
You never know
who people are under the surface.
"One may smile
and smile and be a villain."
-Hamlet.
-Ooh.
I'm surprised you chose to join us
again so soon afterwards.
Who wouldn't want to be here?
Who indeed?
Sir? Mr. Fung is looking for you.
He said you have something to discuss.
Well, enjoy the game
and let's have no further incidents.
[dissipating footsteps]
[tense intriguing music playing]
[bell ringing]
[sighing]
[bell ringing]
[tense intriguing music continues]
-Hey.
-Whoa!
I didn't know if calling out
would be worse.
You're not gonna kill me, are you?
Sorry!
I'm a stalker at best.
I always wanted to come here as a kid.
We just could never afford it.
How things change.
Renting it all seems a bit gaudy though,
even for Fiona.
I thought things
between you two were going better.
I was planning on telling everyone
how things were really going
until I got pre-empted
by a self-indulgent death.
[clicking tongue]
Speaking of indulgences.
[light curious music playing]
Who knows about you and David?
I We
Is it that obvious?
I just know what it looks like
when people are hiding something.
He's ready to go public.
I'm not.
There's a finance joke in there somewhere.
David takes all of this for granted.
I can't. I wasn't born into this life.
Means I need to be strategic.
[sighing]
Yeah, secrets can go
from exciting to exhausting
quicker than you think.
[bell ringing]
Ah!
-Why?!
-I was told to be surprising.
Aren't you supposed
to be guarding the Hexts?
Yes, but I've got a message.
[clearing throat]
To earn a clue, you must play
my carnival game of milk jug toss.
[laughing]
Would you believe I'm quite good at this?
No.
[laughing]
[blowing]
[cheering]
-Wow.
-Well then.
[sighing]
Okay, let's see.
I'm a leader and steward
of my family's business.
Our hostess wounded my pride,
so I killed without witness.
Family business.
Well, that could be
Andrew, David, Christopher.
Oh, Nikita?
Are you actually starting to enjoy this?
Don't you dare tell anyone.
[laughing]
Here you go.
I'm glad you got past the rumours.
It's good to have you back.
Let's go.
[light playful music playing]
Ooh! I'm a ghost here to offer
some help from beyond the grave!
I'm good, Mom.
I had all this put together just for you.
I know how much you love Ocean Park.
When I was a kid.
Well, consider this
a celebration of your youth, then.
[chuckling]
[gasping]
Oh, what is that? Under the turtle?
[gasping]
Is that a clue?
Oh
Read it.
You said there were
things you wanted to tell me.
-What?
-After the party, darling.
Enjoy being with this community.
Some community.
Dad won't talk to you,
Madeline's pissed,
and you have to rent out Ocean Park
for people to hang out with you.
My guests are having a wonderful time.
Pretending everything's fine
doesn't make it true.
Let's play the game.
Oh!
I live on the peak
where the view is divine,
but a storm cloud is brewing
[gasps]
The killer is nigh.
[whispering] Who is it?
[Christopher] I don't know
who you've been talking to,
but whoever it is,
your information is incorrect.
[Andrew] No, that's just what I've heard.
But I thought I should
talk to you about it before.
-I'm assuming--
-I wouldn't assume anything.
[suspenseful music playing]
Got you in my sights!
[gasping]
So you're gonna kill me now?
Rest assured, if it was me,
I would have slaughtered you
a long time ago.
Same.
[chuckling]
Should we partner up?
You go on without me.
I know it's a little over the top,
but Fiona means well.
Everyone here does.
Most of the time.
Of course. You've all been so kind to me.
You make it easy.
Come on. Let's go look for clues.
My son and I used to come here
at least a couple times a year.
Before.
Before the divorce?
Yeah.
Never thought I'd be
the kind of man to get divorced.
Sometimes you gotta
do the right thing for yourself.
I can't bear to let people down.
Did you?
[faint carnival music playing]
There's sides of me that
I don't know. Anyway, what about you?
[scoffs]
You fit right in.
I don't know about that.
This isn't my world.
Well, it could be.
[soft piano music playing]
-You don't want that?
-I do. But
it's not the only thing I want.
And I don't know if I can have both.
I gotta say,
I have no idea what you're talking about.
Sorry.
[chuckling]
But I think you can
have whatever you want.
Cola Pierce.
[distant screaming]
The killer has struck again.
Shall we go see?
[spooky carnival music playing]
[maniacal laughter]
I saw you and Christopher conspiring.
Forging an alliance.
Please tell me you're the killer
so we can just be done with this.
I'm here to talk. Do you have a second?
Maybe. Maybe not.
Depends what you want.
I know what you and Christopher
were discussing.
And I know about the evidence.
Don't know what you mean.
But if you'll excuse me--
When I went to visit
Madeline at The Percy,
there was a distinctive
pair of men's shoes in her room.
The same pair you were wearing
at the Jockey Club.
Plenty of men wear that style.
[scoffing]
I'm sure.
Should we go ask Nikita?
Goddammit. Okay, fine.
It was me, I did it.
-You know about my father--
-The mold!
I put the mold at The Percy.
I knew testing would slow down the bids,
and I know Christopher needs money asap,
so I thought I could
sweep in and get a bargain,
which I did just now.
Pretty much the deal
of the century, actually.
And that helps you and Carrie, by the way.
So keep your fucking mouth shut.
About the shoes, too.
You've told me the truth.
And that's all I wanted.
[soft suspenseful music playing]
Wait. What? Do you have another buyer?
Is that why Christopher
met with David before dinner?
They met?
What do they talk about?
I don't know!
Sh Shit.
What if he's using me
to jack up the price?
-All right, what do you know?
-Not enough.
[clicking tongue]
If you fuck me on this deal,
I will make sure that you regret
ever setting foot in this city.
Also, never ever mention
my wife's name again.
[approaching footsteps]
Nice scream. Dead as a doornail.
Mm-hmm. They say
acting's all about commitment.
[chuckling]
[faint carnival music playing]
-Thank you.
-Of course.
[sighing]
Should have stuck with Madeline.
Second I went off alone,
the killer got me
and told me to lie down here.
So who was it?
I can't tell you.
That'll ruin the game.
Do dead people still drink?
I hear the bar's still
open at the aquarium.
If Fiona's ghost talks,
mine takes champagne.
Oh, careful.
People might suspect we're a thing.
[sighing]
Hey, that was a joke.
It's not just about business.
I think
[soft music playing]
I'm afraid of what people will say.
Why would they say anything?
[scoffs]
Because you're David Ho.
Your dad was the most
respected lawyer in Hong Kong.
I I hardly knew mine.
He had another wife, other kids.
I come from nothing.
They'll say I'm not good enough for you.
And they'll be right.
I'm a divorced dad who's done
nothing but riding his father's coattails.
You've built an entire life for yourself.
You're incredible.
I'm so lucky you would
give me the time of day.
You make being perfect look
really annoying.
[chuckling]
You know that?
Trust me, I'm anything but.
All right, screw it.
Let's go public.
IPO, here we come.
[laughing]
[light rhythmic music playing]
[Rosalyn] Ooh, look at this place.
It's so much fun.
-Right, let's get this money.
-Okay.
[overlapping chatter]
-I'm excited to win.
-Come on.
Right. Where are you?
Looking everywhere.
Yeah.
Oh!
Tiffany, I-I found something.
Ooh! Yes.
-Okay.
-There's something written on it.
All right, what does it say?
-"I challenged our hostess."
-Yes.
-"Though the deceased had great skill"
-Okay.
"I had to silence her.
But I killed for the thrill."
I killed for the thrill?
What could that mean?
[mechanical whirring]
Huh? Oh, my God.
What is happening right now?
[screaming and laughing]
Come on, you stupid clue.
[groaning]
[Andrew] Oh, there you are.
Hey, this is a kids park.
-Don't get any ideas.
-Okay, no.
Um, we got a problem.
Someone knows about us.
Yeah? It's fine. I handled it,
I handled it.
All right, but we just,
we gotta be a little bit more careful.
No more meals in public. That's for sure.
-Andrew.
-The Percy's a little bit risky,
so we might have to find a new hotel.
-Andrew. Andrew.
-Maybe Macau?
-Yeah?
-You're right.
We've been risking too much.
What do you mean? It'll be fine.
No, it's not.
Okay, let's
Let's be real with ourselves.
This has to stop.
What?
You said it yourself.
What's the point of blowing things up?
I'm finally back in society.
You-you have a family.
No, hang on, hang on, hang on.
We make this work like,
-we just would be more discreet.
-Are you going to leave, Nikita?
Hey.
I don't regret this.
I love you, Madeline.
[soft pensive music playing]
No, you don't.
[Matthias on speaker]
Attention, guests, this is MC Matthias.
Only 15 minutes left in the game.
Soon I will summon you back
to make your accusations.
Then all secrets will be revealed.
[rhythmic music playing]
Babe, have you found anything yet?
-Nothing. It is here.
-Look up. It's here.
[Jay] Oh, yeah.
[gasping]
-[Sara] Babe, babe.
-Yeah.
I see something, Jay, Jay.
[heavy breathing]
It's a clue.
"Shoes are my weakness,
but I hold a secret.
Our hostess found out,
so I killed her to keep it."
Okay. Shoes. So who loves shoes?
-Any of the women, huh?
-Shoes
Most of the men, too, actually.
We have to win.
50k will keep us going another month.
Trust me, love,
nothing can shake us.
[bell ringing loudly]
[Jay shouts]
Didn't mean to scare you.
Scare me? I was clearing my throat.
[nervous chuckle]
[Jay] So, uh,
how many clues have you found?
We think the key is gonna be
watching body language.
Which we happen to be experts at.
[Jay] Yeah, when the accusations are made,
we'll see how everyone reacts
and know who's guilty.
I think I already know who it is.
-You figured it out.
-You solved the crime?
Pretty sure.
We are so happy for you.
Thing is, I can't be
the one to accuse, though,
you know,
I don't want to make a scene again.
-Yeah.
-And Fiona wants the most
dramatic performance possible.
Well, if you're not going to try for it,
why don't you let us in on your thinking?
Huh.
Who's guilty?
[curious music swelling]
Madeline, there you are.
We need to speak alone.
There are nicer ways to ask.
Huzzah!
You have found
the MC's secret hiding place.
-I have a bonus clue to share with you--
-Get out.
Uh
Should I still summon
everyone or is that
-Just hurry up.
-Yes, yes. Keep it quick.
Can do.
Attention, survivors.
[on speaker] Your search for the answers
has sadly come to an end.
Please gather in the dining room
to make your accusations.
-Matthias now go.
-Yes, going. Bye.
[intriguing music playing]
[indistinct chatter]
-Champagne?
-Thank you.
A pleasure.
As always,
Fiona knows how to put on a show.
I can't wait to find out
who the killer is.
It could be anyone!
[indistinct whispering]
I trust this won't impact the deal.
No, sir.
What happens now?
Oh, you see, it's a surprise.
[Fiona] I invited you tonight.
I have made an effort again and again.
But I am done!
You are no longer welcome in this family.
Here I thought you might apologize.
[Fiona] Apologize for what?
[Madeline] I know you started
the rumor about me, Auntie.
[on speaker] You were so upset
that I didn't do exactly as you asked.
That you told all of Hong Kong
your own niece killed her husband.
Is this part of the game?
You did this to me.
Some women were talking
and I may have supported their views.
[Madeline] Why?
[Fiona] 'Cause I was angry.
You left when I told you not to.
And I was going through a lot.
I lost Thomas.
What were you going through
that could possibly compare to that?
Chemo.
[soft emotional music playing]
[Madeline] I don't understand.
[Fiona] I kept it quiet.
I didn't want the city whispering.
But I did want to tell you.
And you wouldn't even answer my calls.
Are you okay?
Yes! Without your support.
You have no right to criticize me
for anything that I've done.
No. Not after tonight!
I saw you kissing Andrew.
And whatever we all may think
of his wife,
he is a married man!
Babe.
Madeleine, how could you?
Auntie, the microphone is on.
-What?
-In the cane!
-How do you--
-You gotta click the--
[microphone feedback]
[Fiona] I know, let me do it!
[grunting awkwardly]
Guess it wasn't part of the game then.
[light curious music playing]
Uh
[inhaling sharply]
Well, tonight did take a turn, didn't it?
But I did promise surprises, didn't I?
[Nikita sobbing softly]
[curious music continues]
Alison.
Finish the game.
Right, um yes.
Would anyone like to make an accusation?
I would.
It was you, Christopher Hext.
You're the killer.
The motive was to cover up
a crime you committed long ago.
It's time you answered for your sins.
The jig is up.
Prepare to face your judgment
and taste the bitter pill of--
[David] That's enough.
It's been a long night.
I'm tired of this game.
We all are.
[somber music playing]
You got it wrong.
[Matthias] Any other accusations?
The killer must be brought to justice.
Okay
I'll give you the answer then.
It was Nikita.
Nikita. Hey--
-Get away from her.
-Wait!
Get away from her.
[rhythmic suspenseful music playing]
[city din]
Christopher,
I know last night was unfortunate.
We're left without bidders
on the timetable we asked for
now that Andrew's lost Nikita's financing.
But I remain optimistic about the future.
I just want you to know
that I have a plan.
And I'm gonna get
you the deal you deserve.
Call me back when you can.
[sighing]
[phone buzzing]
[scoffing]
[vehicle approaching]
[pitter-patter of rain]
There's evidence.
Proof of what happened
on the night of the hit-and-run.
-Hold on--
-I'm so close, Ba.
I just need to get it
before Christopher does.
And what if it's already gone?
The man who has it is a good person.
-Who?
-David Ho.
Does that name mean something to you?
Kenneth.
His father,
he was the Hext family lawyer at the time.
Do you know what he has?
What he might have kept all this time?
A record of payments.
What kind of payments?
Anything you can tell me
will help me to find the--
God, stop being such a petulant child!
Christopher Hext paid me to take the fall.
[somber music playing]
Why would you agree to that?
It was enough money to change your life.
How else could you and your mother
have moved to the States?
All my life
you lied to me.
[shakily] I don't want you
to think any worse of me.
I just didn't think
you would take it this far.
I've given up my life to fight for you.
Everything I've done.
You left us.
You know, I've never had
trouble sleeping here at night.
Because I get to dream of you
and everything you could be.
And here you are.
Beyond my wildest imagination.
I gave you this life, Cola.
Go live it.
Dad!
[door buzzing]
[door shutting]
I sent the staff away.
I need you to speak to me
because Alison won't.
There's only so alone I can be.
Don't worry.
She'll get over it.
You were right.
I never should have
kept the cancer from her.
I just wanted this Season to be perfect.
It's been a disaster.
I know I haven't helped.
The way I've been these past weeks.
I didn't want to trouble you.
But I, um
I've been keeping a secret, too.
Someone's been looking into my past.
They know.
22 years ago,
I helped you bury it.
We'll bury them again.
Whoever they are,
whatever they want,
we'll find them,
and we'll destroy them.
[suspenseful music playing]