Cover C-dramas showcase rich traditions, folklore, and contemporary life (Photo: Netflix)
C-dramas showcase rich traditions, folklore, and contemporary life (Photo: Netflix)
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From rising voices to industry icons, Netflix’s 2025 Chinese slate continues to push the envelope with fresh perspectives, providing a space where culturally specific stories can connect with members both locally and worldwide
People love seeing their own stories and culture on screen–that’s what makes local storytelling so powerful. It’s also why Netflix’s 2025 lineup of Chinese-language series and films will continue the strong connection they’ve built with audiences throughout 2024.
Last year, viewers embraced Let’s Talk About CHU for its fresh, comedic take on family drama, GG Precinct for its mix of crime and humour, and The Victims’ Game season 2 for its gripping detective storyline. Meanwhile, Born for the Spotlight sparked huge conversations with its emotional deep dive into female friendships and the highs and lows of showbiz.
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What stood out across all these titles? Taiwanese audiences feel deeply connected to local stories. There’s a strong demand for content that feels real, brought to life by homegrown talent–both on screen and behind the scenes–and it’s not just Taiwan; audiences worldwide are tuning in for Chinese-language stories.
That’s why Netflix is excited to keep the momentum going with five brand-new series in 2025, covering everything from comedy and drama to thrillers and period romance.
‘Perfect Match: Season 1’
Above The trailer for ‘Perfect Match: Season 1’
Cast: Lu Yu-xiao, Wang Xing-yue, Ni Hong-jie, Liu Xie-ning, Chen He-yi, Wu Xuan-yi, Huang Sheng-chi, Ke Ying, Liang Yong-qi, Huang Yang Tian-tian, Dong Si-cheng
Synopsis: During the reign of Renzong in the Northern Song Dynasty, Madam Li (Ni Hong-jie) moves her family to the prosperous city of Bianjing to start a tea house business while scouting for the perfect match for each of her beautiful daughters. As fish out of the water, the Li family encounter several obstacles, yet Madam Li’s daughters are always able to overcome them with their intelligence, wit, and resilience.
‘I am Married… But!: Season 1’
Above The trailer for ‘I am Married… But!: Season 1’
Cast: Alice Ko, Jasper Liu, Samantha Ko, Tseng Jing-hua, Pipi Yao, Sie Yi-lin
Synopsis: This romantic comedy series explores the realities of married life. I-ling (Alice Ko) has lived with her in-laws for three years and contemplates divorce every seven days. She wants to move out but is stuck because her husband, Zeng Xue-you (Jasper Liu), is a mummy’s boy. Despite her frustrations, she always finds a hint of charm in him at crucial moments, trapping her in a cycle of wanting to leave but not being able to. Things take a turn when she meets a soulmate on a dating app, and her body suddenly wants a baby, placing her in a tug-of-war between emotional infidelity and family life.
‘Forget You Not: Season 1’
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‘Forget You Not: Season 1’
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Cast: Hsieh Ying-xuan, Chin Han, and more
Synopsis: Forget You Not revolves around Cheng Le-le (Hsieh Ying-xuan), a married woman who balances her job as a stand-up comedian and part-time convenience store employee. Despite her mundane life, Le-le is full of hopes and dreams for her future but is met with a series of challenges. In addition to facing marital difficulties with her husband Zhang Kai (Wallace Huo), Le-le also faces hardships with her father (Chin Han), spurring her to embark on a courageous journey that redefines her relationship with her kin, lover and friends.
‘The Resurrected: Season 1’
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‘The Resurrected: Season 1’
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Cast: Shu Qi, Sinje Lee, Fu Meng-po, and more
Synopsis: Starring award-winning international film actors Shu Qi and Sinje Lee, this dark and suspenseful series follows the journey of two desperate mothers as they resurrect a deceased ringleader of a telecommunication fraud scheme to avenge their kidnapped daughters.
‘Had I Not Seen The Sun: Season 1’ (Part 1 and Part 2)
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‘Had I Not Seen The Sun: Season 1’
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Cast: Tseng Jing-hua, Moon Lee, Lyan Chen, Chiang Chi, Umin Boya, Yao Chun-yao, Nic Chiang, Biubiu Chen Ann Lee, Chris Lung, Shih Chih-tian, Jake Hsu, Roy Chang, Leo Huang, Xie Zhang-ying, Tan Shan-chien, Yuliya Tsai, Chi Chen, Sonia Yuan, and Yao Ai-ning
Synopsis: Zhou Pin-yu (Chiang Chi) visits a prison to interview serial killer Li Ren-yao (Tseng Jing-hua) for a documentary. Although it’s their first meeting, Pin-yu discovers that Ren-yao not only doesn’t resemble a criminal who killed 10 people but also exudes a strange sense of familiarity through his innocent gaze. What surprises Pin-yu even more is that she dreams of Ren-yao that very night–and in the dream, the two are as intimate as lovers. Pin-yu also encounters a “female ghost” (Moon Lee) dressed in a high school uniform and is frequently dragged into terrifying nightmares, even becoming possessed by the ghost. Upon investigating, Pin-yu learns that the ghost, named Chiang Hsiao-tung, has a hidden past with Ren-yao. The ghost’s bizarre actions while possessing Pin-yu all seem to point toward meeting one specific person.
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