10 Must-watch Chinese Movies & TV Series for Mandarin Learners

Originally, it was just a question from a friend who I haven’t got a chance to meet in person. He asked me: Could you recommend some mandarin TV series or movies? Especially from Taiwan mandarin.

I was going to give him a list of Netflix and HBO shows via Instagram instant message. But then I think: why not put it into a list and share it on my blog so that everyone can use it?

Hey Robin, her is the list.

1. (TV) 火神的眼淚 Tears on Fire @Netflix
   Why: The hottest TV series in Tiwan recently (May-June 2021).
   Plot: It tells the story of firefighters and emergency team in Da-yuan City (doesn’t exist in Taiwan), how they rescue people from fireplace and car accident site. The problems and ostcales they face in everyday routine.
   Highlight: The series reflects Taiwanese society and people vividly and points out lot of local problems. Some may not think it is a good idea to share foreign friends this series, but I think you can learn the “not-that-cute” part of us.
2. (TV) 誰是被害者 The Victims’ Game @Netflix
   Why: One of the coolest local thriller
   Plot: the story revolves around the forensic scientist with Asperger’s syndrome Fang Yi-jen and the investigative journalist Hsu Hai-yin , investigating a case involving Fang Yi-jen’s daughter.
   Highlight: the plot is intense and it…