Revenge Series The Resurrected Captivates Audiences Across Asia

Okay, so you need the inside scoop on the latest suspense-filled revenge series? We’re talking about The Resurrected, the Chinese-language show that just absolutely shattered Netflix charts. Seriously, within just 48 hours of its debut, it shot straight to No. 1 on Netflix Taiwan’s daily series ranking. That’s basically the speed of light in streaming terms.

But it didn’t stop there! This show is a certified hit across the region, smashing its way into the Top 10 daily rankings in Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam. It’s been holding strong there ever since its global debut on October 9th.

And if you need more proof that this is your next binge-watch obsession, check this out: In the weekly rankings (October 6-12) for non-English series, it was absolutely everywhere, landing at spots like No. 2 in Taiwan, No. 4 in Hong Kong, and staying strong in the Top 10 across Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam.

Returning to television after a long hiatus, international actress Shu Qi delivers a compelling performance as Wang Hui-chun, a divorced mother caring for her comatose daughter. Viewers praised her for being incredibly natural and multi-layered in her performance, even in emotional scenes, and called her “the most glamorous yet relatable housewife ever.” Sharing her thoughts on the positive reception, Shu Qi said, “These past few days, every time I open my phone, I see messages from friends — even some I haven’t been in touch with for a while — telling me, ‘I’m watching The Resurrected!’ What makes me happiest is receiving so much encouragement and recognition from everyone.”