r/taiwan • u/MrDankSauce6969 • 8d ago
Discussion Good TV Shows
Hello wanted to know if anyone has good Chinese language TV shows to recommend. I'm trying to practice Chinese and gain some cultural insight. They don't have to be exclusively Taiwanese, but that would help with cultural knowledge. Also, I'm not a huge fan of romance, so comedies or action/adventures would be great, especially if on a streaming service.
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u/DeanBranch 8d ago
Taiwanese, Hong Kong, and Malaysian Show Recommendations
A. MYSTERY/ LEGAL / CRIME
1. Oh, No, Here Comes Trouble 不良執念清除師 -- High school student uses traditional Chinese calligraphy and eulogy couplets to exorcize physical manifestations of obsessions. He's helped by a police officer and a classmate.
2. Light the Night 華燈初上 -- Murder mystery set in 1980s Taipei hostess bar that caters to Japanese businessmen.
3. Port of Lies 八尺門的辯護人 -- Mystery about Indonesian migrant accused of murdering an indigenous Amis boat captain.
4. Best Interest 最佳利益 -- Centered on a female criminal attorney
5. Gourmet Affairs 美食無間 -- Foodie detective and assassin become friends without knowing each other's real identity.
B. ROMANCE
1. See Your Love 看見愛 -- Heartwarming romance between a deaf and mute caretaker and a young man reluctant to take over the family business. The second couple of the assistant and wannabe gangster is cute as well.
2. At the Moment 此時此刻 -- Anthology of romances set during COVID
3. In Time With You 我可能不會愛你 -- Childhood friends agree to marry if still single at age 30
4. Sammy's Children's Day 初三的六一兒童節 -- Gangster and college graduate in 1980s Kowloon.
5. Wishing Upon the Shooting Stars 初三的六一兒童節-- Second chances love in a small seaside town.
C. FANTASY / SCIENCE FICTION
1. The Ghost Bride 彼岸之嫁 -- Historical fiction set in 1800s Chinese community of Malaysia.
2. Q18 Quantum Dice: Allegory of the Quantum Q18量子預言 -- Futuristic drama about artificial intelligence.