On Children

7.5
201850m

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.

Production

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Seasons

5 Episodes • Premiered 2018

Still image for On Children season 1 episode 1: Mother's Remote

1. Mother's Remote

Still image for On Children season 1 episode 2: Child of the Cat

2. Child of the Cat

Still image for On Children season 1 episode 3: The Last Day of Molly

3. The Last Day of Molly

A mother uses new technology to dig into her daughter's psyche to learn what led to her suicide.

Still image for On Children season 1 episode 4: Peacock

4. Peacock

Still image for On Children season 1 episode 5: ADHD is Necessary

5. ADHD is Necessary

In an effort to maintain her social status, a mother uses extreme methods to prevent her daughter's grades from dropping lower.

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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 reflection on the fine line between guidance and domination.

Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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