From modern fantasy to steamy romance and gritty crime thrillers, Netflix will be releasing five original Chinese-language shows globally.
Headlining the announcement is the ambitious Agent From Above, a fantasy series rooted in traditional Taiwanese beliefs. Produced with renowned production studios mm2 Entertainment and Good Films Production, the series boasts extensive visual effects that are seldom seen in a local series, bringing to life an oriental universe of gods, monsters, humans, and ghosts, in which a former drug addict is recruited to do the bidding of legendary Chinese god San Tai Zi as redemption for his sins.
“We’re committed to investing in and creating high-quality Chinese-language shows that we know will appeal to more audiences in Taiwan and around the world. We hope our projects will uplift the entertainment industry in Taiwan and introduce local stories to the world through our global platform,” says Jerry Zhang, Manager, Content.
While fantastical creatures are in the pipeline, members will be able to catch sci-fi blockbuster Warriors of Future, which will launch worldwide exclusively on Netflix on December 2, after its record-breaking theatrical release. The apocalyptic film is the highest-grossing Chinese-language film of all time in Hong Kong and stars A-listers such as Louis Koo, who is also the executive producer, as well as Lau Ching Wan, Carina Lau and Philip Keung.
“We’re thrilled to work with some of the best production companies in the region, which not only allows us to showcase top Chinese creative talent to a global audience but also allows our members to be the first in the world to stream a mega box office success like Warriors of Future,” says Janslle Ong, Manager, Content.
Other than the big hits, Netflix continues to push the envelope on topics rarely explored in mainstream entertainment, such as romance within the local LGBTQ+ community. Produced by Sequoia Entertainment, The Nipple Talk offers a sizzling hot look at how three friends of different genders and different sexual orientations balance love and lust in their quest for a relationship.
The remaining two titles are thriller mysteries that were previously announced and are collaborations with the well-known Greener Grass Production. Copycat Killer, an adaptation of a crime novel by famed genre fiction writer Miyabe Miyuki, is expected to start streaming on Netflix in the first quarter of 2023.
The second season of The Victims’ Game, which was so successful that it became the first Chinese-language production to be renewed by Netflix, will begin filming next year with the original cast returning.
Read more about the aforementioned content below.
Warriors of Future (Netflix Film)
- Starring: Louis Koo | Lau Ching Wan | Carina Lau | Philip Keung
In 2055, a meteorite, which brings a fast-growing alien vine named “Pandora”, crashes down on a barren Earth ravaged by pollution and global warming. “Pandora” purifies the planet but kills everything in its path. To protect the citizens of their city, the heavily armored military of Hong Kong, armed with the plant’s genetic map, tries but fails to destroy “Pandora” and uncovers a conspiracy.
Copycat Killer (Series)
- Starring: Wu Kang-ren | Alice Ko | Tuo Tsung-hua | Yao Chun-yao | Fandy Fan | Chiang I-jung | Hsia Teng-hung | Ruby Lin
Set in 90s Taipei, Copycat Killer follows the story of the “first-ever” serial murder case in the country. Taking advantage of the media’s interest, this clever puppet master turned the case into a national spectacle, fueling gossip and notoriety. Xiaoqi, a no-nonsense prosecutor vows to solve the case only to realize that things are not at all what they seem. Together with his partner Shangyong and reporter Xiaolu, they keep stepping deeper into the rabbit hole
Agent From Above (Series)
- Starring: Kai Ko | Wang Po-Chieh | Hsueh Shih-ling | Buffy Chen | Johnny Yang
Based on the first book of the popular novel series “The Oracle Comes” by Teensy, the story focuses on Han Jie, a former drug addict recruited by San Tai Zi to serve as a god’s agent in the mortal realm to redeem his sins. As Han Jie is counting the days to his long-awaited retirement, the evil god Liu Fan returns with his plan to overthrow the mortal realm, forcing Han Jie to fight and save everyone he loves.
The Nipple Talk (Series)
- Starring: Lin Szu-yu | Bryan Chang | Lu Xia | Kaiser Chuang |
Busy with work and having no romance for many years, Pony and her college friends Xiao Zhi and A Xuan explore what kind of relationship they want. By recording her podcasts, Pony recorded every bit of the three people’s process of finding love, and through interacting with different partners, they gradually understood their own true emotional needs.
Although the three have different sexual orientations, they can sincerely share their longings and troubles for love through laughter and occasional sarcasm. The three try to overcome their personality flaws and find a relationship that makes them feel comfortable.
The Victim’s Game Season 2 (Series)
- Starring: Joseph Chang | Ann Hsu
After the story of Season 1, Fang Yi-Ren’s peaceful life with his estranged daughter is interrupted when he becomes the primary suspect in the case of Xiao Min-Jun’s mysterious death. With the help of the new forensic investigator, he risks everything to prove his innocence and get back together with his daughter.
PR Source: Netflix Newsroom
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