Best Singaporean series

Hostages (2013)

A high-octane suspense drama that centers on Dr. Ellen Sanders, a premier surgeon thrust into a chilling political conspiracy when she and her family are held captive in their home by rogue FBI Agent Duncan Carlisle, a desperate man doing the wrong thing for the right reasons, who orders Dr. Sanders to assassinate the President when she operates on him.

Medianoche en Asia: Comer · Bailar · Soñar (2022)

Night brings out the most playful side of Asia's metropolises. This docuseries captures the food, drink, music — and night owls who shine in the dark.

Mr. Midnight: Beware the Monsters (2022)

A once-average teen and his friends become paranormal detective and document their adventures in an online blog under the pseudonym “Mr. Midnight.”

Folklore (2018)

Bringing together some of the most talented Asian directors working within the genre sphere, this new anthology series creates an atmosphere unlike anything that’s come out of the region before.

Portrait Artist of the Year (2013)

Artists from the UK and Ireland compete by creating portraits of famous people.

Sharkdog (2021)

10 year old Max and his best friend Sharkdog - half shark, half dog, all appetite. Blissfully unaware of his own strength, stealth and general sharkiness, Sharkdog often leaves a trail of chaos in his wake.

Catching a Killer - The Hwaseong Murders (2021)

South Korea's most infamous murder case involving one of the country's first known serial killers.

The Girl He Never Noticed (2022)

Faced with dreadful financial circumstances, Jade takes up a job as a personal secretary to the son of the most affluent shipping tycoon – Eros, but things get complicated when in a desperate bid to secure his place as a suitable heir to the company, Eros asked Jade to be his fake fiancée! Will they be able to keep their “relationship” strictly professional? Meanwhile, Eros finds Jade oddly familiar, but he just can’t place his finger on it.

Silo (2017)

Getaway (2022)

After his coming out goes horribly wrong, Singaporean Sam jets off to Bangkok to search for his exiled gay uncle, where he stumbles upon Top, a hopeless Thai romantic unlucky in love.

Tom and Jerry (2023)

Tom and Jerry as you've never seen them before! With a fresh new look that was born and bred in Asia, they are ready for their adventures in the region. Starting off with Singapore, Tom and Jerry chase each other through the Marina Barrage, Joo Chiat or Bishan Park. Look out also for the Singapore River or your favourite HDB estate! Totally at home with our balmy weather because like true blue Singaporeans, they know exactly how to cool down. Their "kiasu" ways come in handy too as they make a new friend with Merli.

The Contender Asia (2008)

The Contender Asia was a reality-based television series that follows 16 aspiring Muay Thai middleweight fighters from 12 countries as they compete in a series of outdoor challenges and sanctioned matches. The series is a deviation from the original Contender series, which involved boxing. The winner received US$150,000 and bragging rights as "The Contender Champion".The program was hosted by Vice President of World Muay Thai Council and former World Champion Stephen Fox and Jaymee Ong.The second season has been announced on its official website. Production will begin in late September 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with 16 fighters vying for the title and a bigger cash prize, which the producers say as "the highest prize money ever to be paid out in the sport of Muay Thai."

When Titans Clash (2021)

"When Titans Clash" is a documentary series by CNA Insider that explores the complex geopolitical relationships between the United States and China and their impact on the rest of the world. Each episode focuses on a different aspect of the US-China rivalry, including the historical roots of tensions, the impact of the trade war, the potential consequences of the technology competition, and the implications for Southeast Asia. Additionally, the series examines potential conflicts between China and other countries, including the US, India, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition (2021)

16 handpicked candidates from around the world compete in a high-stakes game involving business and physical challenges. The winner receives a US $250,000 job offer to work directly under ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong for a year as his protege in Singapore.

Aerial Asia (2017)

A rare glimpse of Asia’s most treasured landmarks, all seen from breath-taking heights. From busy cityscapes to natural wonders, this four-part series shot in stunning 4K captures the history and culture of this extraordinary continent and reveals a spectacular view of Asia that has never been seen before.

In Search of The Frog Boys (2019)

This documentary looks into unanswered questions surrounding the mysterious disappearance of five boys whose remains were found 11 years later.

Trash Trail (2017)

What happens to all the waste we discard? Not everything lands up in the incinerator. Stuff like our mobile phones, refrigerators, e-waste or clothes? We imagine them being reused or recycled. But that's one side of the story. Presenter Jason Godfrey is on a mission to find out where our trash goes.

128 Circle (2019)

128 CIRCLE tells the stories of hawkers at a Food Centre in Singapore that has been at the heart of the community’s lives for almost four decades. These are the people – the human faces – behind the familiar food staples we have grown up with, and grow old with, in our neighbourhood. And these are stories of the ups and downs, the inspiration and the perspiration, of the challenges and the joys of being at the beating heart of a cultural heritage that has endured from the early days of Singapore’s history.

21 Sarfarosh - Saragarhi 1897 (2018)

In September 1897, 21 soldiers of the 36th Sikh regiment of the British Indian Army defend an army outpost at Saragarhi against an attack by over 10,000 Pashtun and Orakzai tribals.

Traffickers: Inside The Golden Triangle (2021)

Follow the rise and demise of three infamous drug kingpins – known as ‘the Opium King,’ ‘The Mekong River Pirate’ and ‘The Playboy Drug Lord’ – in Thailand, Myanmar and Laos.

Mind Jumper (2021)

Khoo Kai Le undergoes radiotherapy while hiding it from her family and she incidentally gains a mind-reading ability. Zhao Zheng Yi leads CFI to investigate tricky cases. He finds out about Kai Le’s special abilities and threatens her to join his team, wanting to take advantage of her powers to help them crack cases. However, he soon finds his childhood misfortune embroiled in one of the cases.

Invisible Stories (2020)

Digging deep into the underbelly of familiar neighborhoods in Singapore to shine a light on a side of the island that is rarely seen, this series of short stories reveals the fascinating perspectives of several marginalized, alienated characters who live within the same public housing estate.

Inside Maximum Security (2022)

This documentary series follows five hardened criminals and their experience in the concrete purgatory of Singapore’s Changi Prison.

Hello from the Other Side (2019)

When Niu Jun Yang is young, his mother remarried into the Ma's. However, he does not carry his stepfather's surname. His cousin, Ma Ru Yin is dissatisfied that an outsider, Jun Yang, can be a freeloader in the house. This is because after Ru Yin's grandfather passed away, Jun Yang's stepfather gets a noodles factory while her father only receives a small noodles stall. Ru Yin is upset that her grandfather did not divide his assets equally. Therefore, she always picks on Jun Yang.

Patisserie Fighting (2017)

Sick and tired of doing a job she doesn’t love for the past 20 years, 42-year-old biomedical researcher Yu Tin decides to quit her job and fulfill her dream of becoming a pastry chef.One day, she chances upon an ordinary-looking yet refreshingly tasty pastry. Determined to find out the recipe of this mystery pastry, she tracks down its creator, Hsiao D, and asks that Hsiao D accept her as his apprentice. Hsiao D decides to issue Yu Tin a series of challenges, to prove that she’s worthy of being his apprentice. Will Yu Tin crumble under the pressure, or will she rise to the challenge? Patisserie Fighting is a heartwarming comedy that centres around the duo’s transformation from bickering foes to close friends, with captivating visuals of mouth-watering sweet treats, and insider baking tips for aspiring bakers.

Futuropolis: Mapping the City of Tomorrow (2018)

Discover how Singapore's architects and futurists plan to radically transform the city in response to the daunting challenges it faces.

The Little Nyonya (2008)

A biographic flashback of an extended Peranakan family in Malacca; set in the 1930s, the story spans over 70 years and several generations of three families.

Asia's Got Talent (2015)

"Asia's Got Talent" is the world's first ever pan-regional edition of the global hit "Got Talent" format. Billed as the biggest talent competition in the world, "Asia's Got Talent" will feature some of the region's most incredible performing artists as they compete to take home the coveted winning title.Celebrity judges including multiple Grammy-winning musician David Foster, UK pop sensation and former Spice Girl Melanie C, Indonesian rock icon Anggun and Taiwanese-American pop idol Van Ness Wu must select Asia's most jaw-dropping, mind-blowing, and breathtaking performances.

The Talwars Behind Closed Doors (2017)

Examining the mystery behind the double murder of a teenage girl and her family's household servant in Noida, India.

Crouching Tiger Hidden Ghost (2021)