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Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Islanders global release: Where to stream the cross-regional Taiwanese drama and when it premieres
Taiwan is set to make another global splash in television with the release of Islanders, a gripping new drama arriving on July 18. Its worldwide rollout is a major step for Taiwanese content, becoming only the second series from the country - after The World Between Us: After the Flames - to stream internationally on Prime Video. Unmasking scandal in the digital age Islanders takes viewers to the early 2010s, as Taipei's social norms begin to fracture under the weight of rising online culture. The series centers on a respected businessman whose carefully constructed life begins to unravel when his romantic entanglements - with his wife, a longtime mistress, and a younger lover - are thrust into public view after a viral outburst at a private dinner. As his influence wanes and resurges in unexpected ways, his loyal assistant faces a personal reckoning in a society where reputation, loyalty, and progress collide. A diverse, award-winning cast Leading the drama is Christopher Lee, a household name across Southeast Asia. Joining him are Wu Kang-Jen, a two-time winner at both the Golden Horse and Golden Bell Awards; Rima Zeidan, celebrated for her emotionally rich performances; veteran talent Yu Tzu-Yu; and Japanese actor Yusuke Fukuchi. Direction is handled by Ler Jiyuan - best known for Invisible Stories on HBO Asia - and Tsai Pao-Chang, a veteran of Taiwan's theatre scene. The production was shot in Taiwan and across the U.S., including sequences in New York and Alaska. Streaming availability across regions In Taiwan, Singapore, and Indonesia, Islanders will stream on Catchplay+, while Line TV (Taiwan) and Now TV (Hong Kong) will carry the series in their respective regions. For global viewers, Islanders will stream on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories — with the exception of Taiwan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Macau. The series will also air weekly on the Catchplay Movie Channel in Taiwan. A literary adaptation with cinematic scale The series is adapted from Islands, a novel by Lolita (Ching-Fang) Hu, who is acclaimed for her nuanced explorations of Taiwanese identity, morality, and shifting generational values. Behind the production is Screenworks Asia, the original content arm of Catchplay+, co-producing with Jollify Creative. Founded in 2020 in partnership with the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), Screenworks aims to develop world-class Taiwanese programming with cross-border appeal.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taiwanese Drama ‘The World Between Us: After the Flames' Sets Premiere Date On Prime Video
Six years after the release of acclaimed Taiwanese series The World Between Us, a sequel titled The World Between Us: After the Flames will premiere on June 7 on Amazon Prime Video, as well as on streaming platform Catchplay+, Taiwan's local broadcaster PTS and Iqiyi. Building on the spirit of its predecessor, the second season features a new storyline and fresh cast. More from Deadline Brillante Mendoza's Crime Drama 'Chameleon' Picked Up By SC Films International For Sales Launch In Cannes Writers Guild Of America West Staff Union Wins Voluntarily Recognition, Moves To Negotiate First Contract AMC Networks Boss Kristin Dolan On Why Streaming Is Better When It's Wholesale, And What She Learned From 'Dark Winds' Netflix Run The cast is headed by Vic Chou (Meteor Garden), Hsueh Shih-ling (Taiwan Crime Stories), Hsieh Hsin-ying (The Assassin), Yang Kuei-Mei (Yen and Ai-Lee) and Yu Tzu-Yu. Lin Chun-yang, director of the first season, has returned to direct the sequel after also working on Gold Leaf and Netflix's Wave Makers. The series will co-premiere in Taiwan on PTS and Catchplay Movie Channel, as well as stream on Catchplay+, PTS+ and Iqiyi International. After the Flames will also stream on Catchplay+ in Singapore and Indonesia, as well as on Amazon Prime Video globally in more than 240 countries and territories, excluding Taiwan. The series is produced by TAICCA, Taiwan's Public Television, Catchplay, Koko Entertainment and DaMou Entertainment. 'We are pleased to play a part in expanding the platforms for this celebrated Taiwanese drama,' said Catchplay CEO Daphne Yang. 'We've always believed in the power of partnerships, and are committed to enhancing visibility and maximizing the impact of the content we co-produce.' Producer Jayde Lin, who also led the original season, added: 'As we approach the global premiere, we're incredibly proud to bring this new chapter to audiences around the world,' she said. 'We worked hard to elevate the production quality and narrative scale in this new season, and it's encouraging to see the effort recognized with a global launch across more than 240 countries and territories.' Director Lin said: 'The first season focused on revealing the humanity behind malice. In the upcoming season, we build on that foundation with more intricate character dynamics and interwoven fates, exploring themes of choice, healing, understanding, and the power of holding on to one another.' After the series' June 7 premiere, two new episodes will air every Saturday. Best of Deadline 'Ginny & Georgia' Season 3: Everything We Know So Far Everything We Know About The 'Reminders of Him' Movie So Far 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery
