Best Singaporean drama series

The Journey: A Voyage (2013)

Beset with foreign threats and internal turmoil, China's concoction of woes compels its citizens to leave for Nanyang in search of a better life. When Shi Tou, manages to save enough money after years of working at a tin mine, he returns to marry his childhood sweetheart, Ya Zi. On the return trip, they cross paths with two penniless brothers, Zhang Tian Peng and Zhang Tian Ying with the former becoming Shi Tou's sworn brother out of gratitude. Framed for robbery and murder, Shi Tou is thrown behind bars while Ya Zi desperately seeks help. Feeling sympathetic towards them, Hui Niang and her stepbrother, Zhang Dong'en proves Shi Tou's innocence. When he returns back to the mine, Shi Tou is lured into a destructive spiral of gambling by his scheming boss and runs up a huge debt, while his supervisor, Hei Long lusts after Ya Zi's beauty and plots to ruin him.

The Price of Peace (1997)

Historic figures like martyr Lim Bo Seng and philanthropist Tan Kah Kee are depicted in this dramatisation of the lives of a group of people who put country above self in the fight against Japanese aggression in Malaysia and Singapore during World War II.

Against the Tide (2014)

A detective and a psychologist investigating a string of murders form a crime-solving team with the novelist whose work inspired the killings.

Code of Law (2012)

Code Of Law is an intense new drama series that offers viewers a glimpse into the criminal justice system of Singapore.Each week, a team of investigators must race against time to solve a seemingly brutal or heinous crime and bring the perpetrator to justice. Then, a team of the best criminal lawyers in town fights to present the best case in court for this Accused. Oftentimes, a life hangs in the balance.Inspired by real-life cases, Code Of Law also shows the human side of the people who are part of the system, from the police to the lawyers to the accused themselves.

Silo (2017)

Beyond (2012)

Welcome to the realm of the unexplained, where things are not exactly what they seem and where one can get sucked into an alternative reality or a different dimension.

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.

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.

Jai Luang (2017)

Raveet and Pring are cousins, however Pring is envious of Raveet because Raveet have everything ( a good job, good looks, good house, good car and even the most perfect boyfriend, Yemaan). Pring and her mom tried to take away everything Raveet have because of their jealous. Raveet doesn't like them either because Pring's mom was the reason her mother left the house. Thaywa is a single father with a daughter, Tawan. He fell in love at first sight with Raveet however, Raveet think that he is a irresponsible father and a player and did not like him. Also, Raveet had a history with Prasin who is the boyfriend/husband of Da, Thaywa's sister. Da hated Raveet and blamed her for the death of Prasin. She wants Raveet to be in pain also. She ask Thaywa to take revenge for her unhappy life. So now he's torn between helping out his sister or being with the one he loves?

Koo Gum (2013)

The story was set during World War II when the Japanese Empire sent troops to Siam (Thailand) as part of their greater plan. Kobori, an idealistic Japanese officer set up a base camp by the Chaophraya River which is in the area of Angsumalin‘s house. He falls for her at first sight. Angsumalin, a proud Thai who despises every kind of threat to her country, sees him as a part of the Japanese Empire that deserves only hatreds. Despite his duty, Kobori wants to believe that his love will be able to find its way into her heart.

New Beginnings (2010)

Li family, who are in the wedding business, and the Cai family, who run a mortuary. The Chinese traditionally believe that the "red" (represents fortune and happiness) and "white" (associated with death) are not to be associated. As fate would have it, the younger generation cross paths and love blossoms.

It's a Wonderful Life (2013)

Hao Huixian is a gambler. He wakes up startled after dreaming of cheating during a game with his neighbours Li Yunshun, Fan Wenxiang and Ma Lingshu (Potato). Yunshun and Wenxiang rented their HDB flat to their son, Siyuan, when they moved into their daughter, Si'en's condominium unit. Siyuan runs a tuition agency. As his wife, Isabella, needs to go on a business trip and the maid is on leave, he makes plans for his parents to take care of his son, Huanhuan. Wenxiang is unhappy Huanhuan is closer to his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth. Potato organises a wedding anniversary party, in the hope of earning some red packet money, but his neighbours prove too smart for him. Potato is tempted when Bai Baoxiang offers to get tenants for him. Unfortunately, his two rooms have already been rented out.

The Champion (2004)

The Champion is an idol drama produced by Mediacorp in Singapore. It was telecast from October 20 to November 16, 2004. The show stars Taiwanese idol Toro, Yan Xingshu, Qi Yuwu, Julian Hee, Jeanette Aw, Felicia Chin, Fiona Xie and Joyce Zhao, all young actors and actresses. This show also marked Jesseca Liu's acting debut.It received one of the highest viewership rate during the telecast of the show, especially since there were a few semi-nude scenes such as Qi Yuwu stripping on-screen and Fiona Xie and other members of the Flying Fish running down Orchard Road in their bikinis.This was also the first drama which allowed viewers to vote via a SMS competition on Nov 16 2004 for the viewers' favourite 2-minute short ending which was aired on Nov 17 2004 at 8.58 pm just before the debut of the next drama My Mighty In-Laws.

Yes We Can! (2014)

When a frustrated businessman starts his own firm, it soon morphs into a way to help senior citizens refresh their dying traditional trades.

Game Payabaht (2017)

Akkee is a young businessman who blames Chatchanok for his for his parents’ bankruptcy and suicide. Not only is Chatchanok Akkee’s business rival, he is also dating his sister Wanisa.

The Caregivers (2014)

Gregarious by nature, 40-year-old Yang Hao Tian, a home nurse makes house calls to patients with chronic problems while aided by his medical team that consists of Liu Xue Wen, a nurse and Dr Fang Yi Ting. Apart from dealing with his patients' medical issues, he gets involved in their family matters which Yi Ting frowns upon as unprofessional behaviour. When Zhang Xiu Ya, a pretty family member of Hao Tian's patient falls in love with him, Yi Ting mocks him while Xue Wen tells him not to think too much of it. However, unbeknownst to him, his colleagues have unknowingly fallen in love with him. The haughty Yi Ting is conflicted by her high standards and Xue Wen's confession that she too likes Hao Tian. At the same time, Xue Wen is shocked to find out that Hao Tian's younger brother Hao Ran, was the guy who jilted her before. Yi Ting faces a lawsuit when a patient of hers dies but Hao Tian takes the rap for her, leading her to let go of her reservations and express her love for him..

Joys of Life (2012)

Set post-World War II Singapore, the story line spans the decade between the end of the Japanese occupation and the HDB's clearing of squatters during the late 1950s to early 1960s.

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.

Crouching Tiger Hidden Ghost (2021)

Grace (2014)

A family man succumbs to weakness and his failure to live a moral life condemns those he loves to an unspeakable horror. Only his path to redemption can save them.

The Score (2010)

The Score is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 4 October 2010 and ended on 5 November 2010. This drama serial consists of 25 episodes, and was screened on every weekday night at 9:00 pm. The encore is being made from 28 September 2011 to 1 November 2011 at every weekday at 5:30pm. Due to its violent scenes, this drama was not awarded any nominations in acting categories at the Star Awards 2011.

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.

The World Between Us (2019)

"The World Between Us" is a 10-part, hour-long series that follows the aftermath of a mass shooting where the fates of all parties involved - the killer, the victims, the victims' families, the media and the defense teams are intertwined.

The Ultimatum (2009)

The Ultimatum is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 27 May 2009 and ended on the date 7 July 2009. This drama serial consists of 30 episodes, and was screened on every weekday night at 9:00 pm.Being the mid-year Channel 8 blockbuster of 2009, it was the first Channel 8 drama to be fully filmed in HD.Despite being touted as the 2009 blockbuster of the year and featuring many established actors and actresses like Zoe Tay, Li Nanxing and Fann Wong, the show's reception was lukewarm at best. Many viewers faulted the serial for improbable casting and for a lack of originality in certain parts of the scripting. The series also came under harsh criticism for being overly melodramatic. However, the performance of newcomers such as Jerry Yeo, who played an antagonist for the first time, were widely praised.

The Dream Job (2016)

Many people harbour the hope of a 'dream job', one that pays well, offer great benefits, and with a boss who treats them like his own.

Kin (2018)

Kin is a drama about the complexities of life, love and family relationships. Years have passed since Yoke and Ella had their lives turned upside-down when they returned to be with their rightful families after having been swapped at birth. Years later, Yoke has seemingly embraced her role as a status-conscious, high society Shelley, assuming a leadership role in the family business. Ella has accepted her fate as a member of the salt of the earth, working-class Loh family but struggles to make something of her life. Has the nature vs nurture battle run its course or are relationships between the families still as fraught and complicated as ever ? The Lohs, Shelleys, Hassans, and Balas have overcome personal loss, incarceration, as well as estrangement of their loved ones; yet lingering tensions remain. Mysteries continue to unfold as characters pursue their individual agendas, while emotional drama abounds as surprising twists are revealed that threaten the stability to which they…

The Ultimatum (2009)

The Ultimatum is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 27 May 2009 and ended on the date 7 July 2009. This drama serial consists of 30 episodes, and was screened on every weekday night at 9:00 pm.Being the mid-year Channel 8 blockbuster of 2009, it was the first Channel 8 drama to be fully filmed in HD.Despite being touted as the 2009 blockbuster of the year and featuring many established actors and actresses like Zoe Tay, Li Nanxing and Fann Wong, the show's reception was lukewarm at best. Many viewers faulted the serial for improbable casting and for a lack of originality in certain parts of the scripting. The series also came under harsh criticism for being overly melodramatic. However, the performance of newcomers such as Jerry Yeo, who played an antagonist for the first time, were widely praised.

World at Your Feet (2014)

A group of struggling individuals are united by a love of soccer. At the center is Renxin, a reclusive widower and former coach who needs new hope.

Good Luck (2015)

Lin He Xiang Niang raised four sons and two daughters on her own. Lin Shi Jie is the son of Xiang Niang's deceased eldest son. Shi Jie's wife Su Xian left him. Shi Jie then moved abroad with their son, Jia Yuan. When Jia Yuan returned to the ancestral house and witnessed how Xiang Niang's children eyed her inheritance, he worked hand in hand with Xiang Niang to bring the family back together. The third son Lin Xiao He is domineering towards his family and his wife adheres to all he says. Their only daughter, Lin Shi Hui performs well both in school and at work but shares a strained relationship with her father. She meets the young and promising Master's student Liu Xuan and they marry shortly despite her father's disapproval. The duo soon splits after realising their mismatch, however they still habour feelings for each other. The youngest son Lin Xiao Ping is a tailor. His son Lin Shi Jun is one who seeks to take shortcuts to success.

A Blessed Life (2015)

Ye Daji meets an old classmate, Ming, who asks him out for coffee but makes him pay for a big meal instead. When a vagabond walks in and is chased away by the restaurant manager, Daji speaks up for him and even gives him a treat. Daji is sad when his girlfriend, Jiexi, turns down his marriage proposal again. Ye Da is a divorcee with a 10-year-old son, Xie Tingfeng. She lives with Daji and teaches martial arts for a living. As she has few students, Daji tries to stage fights to show off her skills.