Netflix enlists stars to share favorite Chinese dramas

Netflix's new initiative, "Did You Know Netflix Has This?!" features popular Taiwanese celebrities sharing their must-watch Chinese-language drama lists. Among them, actress and producer Ruby Lin revealed her top picks, emphasizing the growing quality of Taiwanese productions.

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The Queen of the Scene," praising its storytelling, acting, and production values as top-tier Chinese-language television.

Lin, a key figure in promoting Taiwanese dramas internationally, championed "The Queen of the Scene," praising its storytelling, acting, and production values as top-tier Chinese-language television. She also included "The Victim's Game," which sparked a nationwide crime-solving craze, and "At the Moment," known for its compelling stories and star-studded cast, on her must-watch list. Lin also fondly recalled "The Victim's Game" as one of the first Taiwanese dramas globally promoted by Netflix, and naturally included her own production, "Light the Night," which blends 1980s nightclub culture with a strong cast.

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Actor Kai Ko shared his personal viewing habits, admitting to rewatching the classic Hong Kong film "Election" for its depiction of cold-bloodedness and charisma. He expressed happiness at being able to revisit childhood favorites like "Justice, My Foot!" anytime in the streaming era, noting its timeless dialogue, concepts, and pacing. Ko also offered a director's perspective on Taiwanese cinema, citing "The Pig King" as an example of the industry's progress. He humorously promoted his own directorial debut, "The Pig King," calling it "good and strong."

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I think going silent would be very good.

Actress Gingle Wang rounded out the celebrity recommendations with her top five favorites. She emotionally praised "Better Days" for portraying two outcasts finding light in each other amidst harsh realities. Wang also appreciated "Couples" for its honest yet lighthearted approach to discussing love and sex, topics often left unsaid. Adding a touch of humor, she confessed her love for "The Return of the Condor Heroes"'s comedic voice-overs and strongly recommended "The Making of an Ordinary Woman" due to her admiration for its lead actresses. Finally, she revisited the classic "Infernal Affairs" series, noting how its compelling characters and suspense still draw viewers in after all these years.

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