As the global appetite for Chinese television content continues to grow, Netflix has expanded its selection to include a variety of new and compelling Chinese TV shows. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Chinese television or new to the genre, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
From modern-day thrillers to historical dramas, the latest additions to Netflix’s Chinese TV lineup provide a diverse viewing experience. Here are the list of the upcoming TV shows to add to your next to-watch list:
Perfect Match (五福临门)
- Premiere Date: 25th January 2025
- 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 relocates her family to the bustling city of Bianjing to establish a tea house while searching for ideal suitors for her beautiful daughters. As newcomers, the Li family faces numerous challenges, but with their intelligence, wit, and resilience, Madam Li’s daughters are always able to overcome every obstacle that comes their way.
I Am Married…But! (童話故事下集)
- Premiere Date: 14th February 2025
- Cast: Alice Ko, Jasper Liu, Samantha Ko, Tseng Jing-hua, Pipi Yao, Sie Yi-lin
- Synopsis: This romantic comedy follows I-ling (Alice Ko), who has endured three years with her in-laws and contemplates divorce every seven days. Stuck with her mama’s boy husband, Zeng Xue-you (Jasper Liu), she thinks about leaving him but his occasional charm keeps her caught. When she meets a soulmate on a dating app and feels an unexpected urge for motherhood, she faces a tug-of-war between emotional infidelity and family life.
Forget You Not (忘了我記得)
- Premiere Date: 23rd May 2025
- Cast: Hsieh Ying-xuan, Chin Han, and more
- Synopsis: This show follows Cheng Le-le (Hsieh Ying-xuan), a married woman juggling life as a stand-up comedian and part-time convenience store worker. Though her days feel ordinary, she holds onto big dreams for the future. However, marital struggles with her husband, Zhang Kai (Wallace Huo), and tensions with her father (Chin Han) push her to embark on a journey of self-discovery, redefining her relationships with family, love, and friendship.
The Resurrected (回魂計)
- Premiere Date: To Be Announced
- 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 (Part 1 & 2) (如果我不曾見過太陽)
- Premiere Date: To Be Announced
- 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 prison to interview serial killer Li Ren-yao (Tseng Jing-hua) for a documentary but is startled by his innocent gaze and eerie familiarity. That night, she dreams of him as a lover and soon encounters a vengeful schoolgirl ghost (Moon Lee) who haunts her with terrifying nightmares and possession. As she investigates, Pin-yu uncovers the ghost’s hidden connection to Ren-yao and her desperate quest to find someone.
Nakhla Sarbina and Justin contributed to this article
