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On Children (2018)

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

Adapted from the novel by author Wu Hsiao-Le, the series consists of five independent stories about parenting, as well as children's pressures of growing up, when faced with the tragic consequences of social pressure, parental oppression and family dysfunction. Each story is told in two parts in this ten-part series.

First Air Date
July 7, 2018
Seasons
1
Episodes
5
Rating
7.5/10 (11 votes)
Network: PTS
Production: Taiwan Public Television Service Foundation
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Alunauwie - 10/10

On Children, a Netflix series adapted from Wu Xiaole’s novel, explores five emotionally gripping stories about the pressures children face under parental and societal expectations. Each episode reveals how ambition and love can twist into control, creating deep emotional scars that mirror real-world family struggles. With strong performances and heartfelt storytelling, the series leaves a lasting ...

November 11, 2025

On Children
7.5
50 min

Adapted from the novel by author Wu Hsiao-Le, the series consists of five independent stories about parenting, as well as children's pressures of growing up, when faced with the tragic consequences of social pressure, parental oppression and family dysfunction. Each story is told in two parts in this ten-part series.

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StatusEnded
TypeMiniseries
First Aired7/7/2018
Last Aired8/4/2018
Seasons1
Episodes5
LanguageChinese
CountryTaiwan
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is On Children about?

Adapted from the novel by author Wu Hsiao-Le, the series consists of five independent stories about parenting, as well as children's pressures of growing up, when faced with the tragic consequences of…

How many seasons does On Children have?

1

How many episodes does On Children have?

5

Is On Children still running?

No, it ended in 2018.

When did On Children first air?

July 7, 2018

Who created On Children?

Yu Pei-hua, Madeline Wu, Chen Wei-Ling

What genre is On Children?

Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Where can I watch On Children?

Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads