Zero Day: Here’s trailer, episode count, release date, cast and production team of Taiwanese show

The trailer for "Zero Day," a Taiwanese TV series about a Chinese invasion, has sparked strong reactions. The nearly 18-minute teaser shows the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) landing in Taiwan, causing a wave of comments and views on YouTube.

Trailer

The trailer for "Zero Day" shows China’s People’s Liberation Army landing in Taiwan after a presidential election. The story portrays a power vacuum, leaving society vulnerable. China creates a blockade in Taiwanese waters, claiming it is a search-and-rescue mission for a missing PLA plane, a "Y-8."

Episode Count

The 10-episode series is partly funded by the Taiwanese government. This funding is part of the cultural ministry’s "1 plus 4-T-content plan." The trailer’s release coincides with annual air raid drills in Taiwan. These drills prepare Taiwan’s 23 million residents for a potential invasion by the Chinese military. Beijing has often threatened to take over the self-ruled territory, using force if necessary.


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Local and International Release Date

Local media reports that "Zero Day" is set to air next year. The show's producer aims to secure a deal with a major international streaming platform to release the series globally.

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Cast and Production Team

"Zero Day" features a diverse cast. Japanese actor Issei Takahashi, Hong Kong-Taiwanese actor Chapman To, Lien Yu-han, Kaiser Chuang, and Ko I-chen are slated to appear. Cheng Shin-mei serves as the producer and screenwriter, with Lin Shih-ken as the executive producer.

FAQs:

What is "Zero Day" about?
"Zero Day" is a Taiwanese TV series depicting a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, highlighting societal vulnerability after a presidential election.

Who are the key funders of "Zero Day"?
The series is funded by the Taiwanese government and Robert Tsao, founder of United Microelectronics Corporation.