The Resurrected (TV series)
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| Traditional Chinese | 回魂計 | ||
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| Country of origin | Taiwan | ||
| Original language | Chinese | ||
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| Network | Netflix | ||
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The Resurrected (Chinese: 回魂計) is an upcoming Taiwanese Netflix original series directed by Chao-jen Hsu and Leste Chen. The series starring Shu Qi and Lee Sinje, set in the fictional city of Benkha is about two grieving mothers, who revive a scam ringleader to avenge their daughters.[1] The first two episodes of the series will premiere at the 30th Busan International Film Festival in the 'On Screen' section in September 2025.[2] It will be made available to stream on Netflix on October 9, 2025 globally.[3]
Cast
- Shu Qi as Wang Huijun, a mother whose daughter is kidnapped and scammed[4]
- Lee Sinje as Zhao Jing
- Fu Meng-po as Zhang Shikai, mastermind of the fraud scheme
- Chung Hsin-ling
- Caitlin Fang
- Lin Ting-yi
- Liu Chu-Ping
- Vivi Chen
- Rexen Cheng
- Patrick Nattawat Finkler as Eason
Special Appearance
- Alyssa Chia as Huang Yizhen, a lawyer
- Sukollawat Kanaros
Production
In February 2025, the Netflix announced five new series in Chinese-language in 2025 slate including, The Resurrected.[5]
Release
The Resurrected is selected for the 'On Screen section' at the 30th Busan International Film Festival, where 2 episodes of the series will be screened in September 2025.[6] Following its festival release, the series will be available to stream worldwide on Netflix from October 9.[7]
References
- ^ Naman Ramachandran (February 6, 2025). "Shu Qi, Lee Sinje Lead Netflix's 2025 Chinese-Language Slate". Variety. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ Ahn Jin-yong (August 11, 2025). "부산영화제, 올해도 OTT와 손잡았다…6편 소개" [The Busan International Film Festival partners with OTT again this year, introducing six films.]. Munhwa Ilbo (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ Naman Ramachandran (August 4, 2025). "Shu Qi, Lee Sinje Netflix Thriller 'The Resurrected' Unveils First Teaser (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ Eachen Lee, Elena Wu (April 19, 2024). "Netflix《回魂計》集結三位金馬影后" [Netflix's "The Resurrection" stars three Golden Horse Award-winning actresses! Why do Shu Qi, Angelica Lee, and Alyssa Chia transform into darker versions of vengeful goddesses?]. Harper's Bazaar (in Chinese). Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ Maya Huang (February 6, 2025). "Rom-Coms, Revenge and Period Dramas Get a Fresh Take With Netflix's 2025 Chinese-Language Entertainment" (Press release). Netflix Newsroom. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ "Chinese-language Series 'The Resurrected' Starring Shu Qi and Sinje Lee Heads to Busan" (Press release). Netflix Newsroom. August 11, 2025. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ "Global Film Icons Shu Qi and Sinje Lee's Revenge Thriller Series 'The Resurrected' Premieres October 9" (Press release). Netflix Newsroom. August 5, 2025. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
