By focusing on all those close to Margaret, Mercy, and Hilary, Expats episode 5 finally showed how Gus’s disappearance affected all in different ways.

By introducing Hilary’s mother and her judgmental comments, Expats episode 4 explained the many differences between Hilary and her book counterpart.

Expats already proved Margaret’s singlemindedness involving Gus’s disappearance, but 1 detail might have showed it could become even worse for her.

Expats episode 4 forced Margaret, Mercy, and Hilary to long waits, leading them to revelations about their families’ feelings and their past.

Expats ep 3 revealed a potentially terrible truth to Margaret & Clarke, with the book change making their journey to acceptance even more difficult.

Expats ep 3 included insights into the lives of Margaret, Mercy & Hilary as they try to move on and a devastating reveal were episode 4 to confirm it.

Expats ep 3 included insights into the lives of Margaret, Mercy & Hilary as they try to move on and a devastating reveal were episode 4 to confirm it.

Expats introduced some variations from the book it adapts, but one particular change influencing Mercy’s family risks jeopardizing her future.

Expats’ story structure changes greatly from the book it adapts, but the series retains the book’s atmosphere and keeps various sentences the same.

Expats episodes 1 & 2 spanned two timelines linked by an unfathomable tragedy, perfectly setting up the scene for Margaret, Mercy, and Hilary’s story.