Asian Drama

Dong, an aspiring actor who is finally getting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fame, wakes up with a dead woman, Meng, beside him. Unable to piece together the night before, Dong is determined not to let it stand in his way. He cleans up the scene and sets it up like a robbery went wrong, but unknowingly leaves traces of himself to be found. While the police search the apartment, it turns out all the residents have something to hide. Unravelling the cause of Meng’s death proves difficult, as everyone seems to have a motive for this murder...

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Episodes: 8

Duration: 45 min.

Aired On: Wednesday

This anthology series set during the pandemic follows 10 unique love stories of passion and heartache.

(Source: Netflix)

Episodes: 10

The arrogant, third most-wanted criminal in Taiwan, decides to get rid of the top two competitors and crowns himself the most-wanted criminal before dying.

(Source: Letterboxd)

A traditional same sex marriage between a human and a ghost.

One day a police officer finds a red wedding envelope, only to find out that the owner of the red envelope is in fact a ghost from the other side asking for the officers hand in marriage before reincarnation. What will happen when a human and a ghost form a special bond?

The ten-episode series will feature star-crossed lovers Chang Che Kai and Sung Yuan-Yuan from their student days to adulthood, while diving into the backstories of other supporting characters.

While quarantining, the relationship between a mother and daughter takes an unexpected turn.

Xiao-lun, who is struck dead by lightning, has lost memories of his life. While Xiao-lun is working as god of love, persons with red strings, with his partner Pinky to reincarnate as a human being, Xiao-lun runs into Xiaomi, who was his lover during his life, and recalls his past. Although Xiaomi cannot see him anymore, Xiao-lun couldn’t stop hovering around her, but at the same time he also realizes that he has to find someone else to bond her red string to protect her in an uncertain danger.

Adapted from the novel "Yuelao" (月老) by Giddens Ko (九把刀).

Set in 1962, during White Terror period of Taiwan, Fang Ray Shin and her teacher Mr. Chang fell in love with each other. It was a dangerous time when sensitive books were banned and free speech was restricted, but Mr. Chang secretly organized a study group for banned books, together with fellow teacher Miss Yin and male student Wei Chong Ting.

One day, Mr. Chang disappears. Fang Ray Shin and Wei Chong Ting wake up in the middle of the night and find themselves trapped in Greenwood High School. The place they once knew has changed in unsettling ways, haunted by rampaging demons. While looking for their missing teacher and finding ways to escape, the protagonists slowly unveil the mysteries of the dark history of their school. Can they survive?

Cheng Mei, Gua Ju, Qu Shou, Xing Hua, and Song Gang are friends who met in a student association in university. Because of love, they all had a taste of heartbreak! From students to graduates entering society, facing obstacles that revolve around same-sex relationship, workplace bullying, female autonomy, extramarital affairs, and May-December romance, how do they maintain their friendship and resolve all the challenges that arise from life and love?

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Adapted from the manga series "Asunaro Hakusho" (あすなろ白書) by Fumi Saimon (柴門ふみ).

Episodes: 15

A heartbreaking love story between a model student and a delinquent. There's a type of fish that are beautiful to look at but naturally territorial and can only be raised in isolation.

Pei Yu Yen has her whole life ahead of her. Raised in a sheltered environment by her father who is a professor, she is prim and proper and typical good student. However, her life is akin to a canary bird in a cage until the day she met Yu Hao. He is boy caught in a brawl with gangsters on the street. He is the boy who rushed into the classroom to thank her. He is the boy who stopped the bus to give her a love letter. They may be further apart than any two people in the world, but he cannot resist the urge to reach out to her to see her smile again.

Adapted from the novel "Daisy" (小雛菊) by Lo Hsin (洛心).

Er Kan, a high school student who is in love with the most beautiful girl in the class, has to endure the continuous abuses from the bullies in school. However, when the girl of his dreams becomes the girlfriend of the leader of the bullies, things can only get worse from there.

These uncanny tales reveal a world where individuals face the tragic consequences of social pressure, parental oppression and family dysfunction. Hostage by test scores. Tyrannized by motherly attention. Their lives are no longer their own - and they must measure up. 1 Mother's Remote (媽媽的遙控器) 2 Child of the Cat (貓的孩子) 3 The Last Day of Molly (茉莉的最後一天) 4 Peacock (孔雀) 5 ADHD is Necessary (必須過動)