Back to All NewsRevenge Series The Resurrected' Captivates Audiences Across Asia
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15 October 2025
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Within just 48 hours of its premiere, Chinese-language series The Resurrected surged to the top of Netflix Taiwan's daily series ranking, while also breaking into the top 10 daily rankings in Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam. Since its global debut on October 9, the series has continued to hold strong in the top 10 daily ranking across Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam for consecutive days - marking an impressive run for this suspense-filled revenge series. The series also emerged in the weekly (October 6-12) top 10 ranking for non-English series, taking up the No. 2, No. 4, No. 5 and No.8 spots in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam respectively.
Download the weekly top 10 non-English series ranking (October 6 to 12) visuals HERE.
With overwhelming viewer enthusiasm and glowing reviews, The Resurrected has sparked lively conversations across social media and proven itself as one of Netflix's most talked-about Chinese-language series. Audiences have been quick to praise the show, raving that the plot twists are completely unexpected, seeing two award-winning actresses face off is pure thrill, and this is the best Chinese-language drama I've seen in a long time - the cast, storyline, and production quality are all world-class.
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.
This is my first time taking on a series project in over 20 years, so I was actually quite nervous before it premiered. Seeing such lively discussions these past few days has been truly gratifying. I'm thrilled not just for myself, but also for the directors and all my co-stars. The comment that struck me most was, I can't wait for Season 2!' When I see reactions like that, I feel that the show has already succeeded, continued Shu Qi.
Malaysian actress Sinje Lee also earned acclaim for her restrained yet powerful portrayal of Chao Jing, a mother who is the polar opposite of Shu Qi's character. Audiences called her performance a masterclass in subtle emotion and a portrait of quiet resilience. The crew's dedication means a lot, and the audience's encouragement gives us strength. It's been four years since my previous acting role, and I'm touched that this new project resonated so deeply. One fan even said they stayed up all night to finish the show and woke early to keep watching - so sweet! shared Lee warmly.
International cast members from Thailand, Sukollawat Kanaros (Weir) and Patrick Nattawat Finkler, also captured hearts in Taiwan and across Southeast Asia. Patrick, a Thai-German rising star, has gained a strong fan following, with netizens commenting, not sure who to envy more - Shu Qi or Patrick! They have such great on-screen chemistry!
I'm really happy that everyone is enjoying The Resurrected, and thank you all for loving the character Eason. I truly believe The Resurrected is a series worth watching carefully - and even rewatching - to catch all the details. One comment that really stood out to me was someone's theory that Eason might actually be the mastermind behind everything - I'd be quite curious to see that too! It's amazing to read all the fan theories; everyone's imagination is incredible, reflected Patrick on the positive reception.
Weir, who plays the warm-hearted yet mysterious Pong, shared, I'm grateful to everyone on the production team for their dedication. Seeing the final result made all the hard work worthwhile. I truly hope audiences enjoy this story.
Directors Leste Chen and Hsu Chao-jen expressed gratitude for the support, sharing, We're deeply thankful for the audience's love and feedback. When developing the script, we often asked ourselves the same question our characters face - What happens after resurrection?' Even in the heaviness of the story, we hoped to add moments of humor and humanity. We're glad viewers connected with that.
The Resurrected is now streaming globally and exclusively on Netflix.
Download the latest unit stills HERE.
About The Resurrected:
Directors: Leste Chen, Hsu Chao-jen
Producers: Bernard T. K. Yang, Emma Duan
Screenwriters: Shen Yang, Yi Shuai-jie, Luo Hsiao-rui
Cast: Shu Qi, Sinje Lee, Fu Meng-po, Chung Hsin-ling, Caitlin Fang, Lin Ting-yi, Liu Chu-ping, Vivi Chen, Rexen Cheng, Patrick Nattawat Finkler and more
Special Appearance: Alyssa Chia, Sukollawat Kanaros (Weir) and more
Title Page: www.netflix.com/TheResurrected
Synopsis: Set in the fictional city of Benkha, The Resurrected centers on two mothers united by hatred, seeking revenge for their daughters caught in a fraud and kidnapping case. With help from a mysterious goddess, they revive the deceased ringleader of the fraud scheme to punish him. Yet, despite inflicting relentless pain, their fury remains unquenched. As dark secrets unravel, their alliance is tested, forcing them to confront the limits of justice and their own morality.
