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Island Nation | |
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Chinese | 國際橋牌社 |
Hanyu Pinyin | Guójì Qiáopái Shè |
Wade–Giles | Kok‑chè-kiô-pâi-siā |
Genre |
Historical drama Political drama |
Directed by | Lin Shi-zhang, Lin Long-yin |
Starring |
Akira Chen Chia-Kuei Chen Yuu Chen Kurt Chou Johnny Lu Ricie Fun Yang Lie Mario Pu Chen Jia-kui An Jun-peng |
Country of origin | Taiwan |
Original languages | Mandarin Taiwanese Hokkien English |
No. of episodes | 20 |
Production | |
Producers | Wang Yi-xin, Xiong Jiu-shan |
Production location | Taipei |
Production company | Marktwain Production |
Original release | |
Network |
Far EasTone Public Television Service |
Release | 20 January 2020 |
Island Nation ( Chinese: 國際橋牌社) is a Taiwanese political drama based on Taiwan's transition from an authoritarian state to a democracy in the 1990s. [1] The series will include 80 episodes over 8 seasons, [2] with the first season premiering on January 20, 2020. [3] The second season, Island Nation 2, debuted on September 12, 2021. [4]
Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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First aired | Last aired | |||
1 | 10 | January 20, 2020 | January 20, 2020 | |
2 | 10 | September 12, 2021 | October 1, 2021 |
US$2.46 million was spent on the first season, with the Ministry of Culture subsidizing US$0.98 million in production costs. [2] A replica of the Presidential Office Building was built at a Republic of China Navy base in Taoyuan, while the presidential inauguration scene was filmed in the building itself. [2] [5]
Casting was a challenge, as several local actors and actresses declined roles in the series, for fear of compromising their ability to work in China. [3]
Cinema Escapist described Island Nation as "one of the most compelling series in Taiwanese entertainment history thus far", noting the contrast to the apolitical stance and self-censorship undertaken by many Taiwanese entertainers in order to access China's media market. [6] The second season of the series was promoted by Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen on an Instagram post. [4]