On Children

2018 • 0h 50m • 1 Season • 5 Episodes • ★ 7.5 (11 votes) Ended

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.

Writer

Tzu-Ying Hung

Writer

Xiao-Le Wu

Rating

7.5

Runtime

50 min

Episodes

Official Website

Production

Taiwan Public Television Service Foundation

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Audience Reviews

Alunauwie

★ 10/10 • Nov 11, 2025

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 reflection on the fine line between guidance and domination. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)