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One of Netflix’s most ambitious and expensive Chinese-language productions to date At the end on the horizon. After years of production constraints and heavy special-effects cycles, agent from above It is officially set to land on Netflix in the second quarter of 2026. This is three years after Initially expected to debut in 2023.
Originally announced in 2019, agent from above Has become something of a “white whale” for fans of Asian fantasy. This week, as part of What’s Next? (Next on Netflix) For Chinese-language titles, Netflix confirmed that the series will premiere in the second quarter of 2026.
what is the plot of agent from above?
based on the novel series “The Oracle Comes” Written by Teensy, the series is a high-concept blend of traditional Taoist folk beliefs and modern urban fantasy. this is one Multiple adaptations plannedGiven that the books were sold as graphic novels, video games, and a theatrical production.
the story is like this han chih (Kai Ko), a spiritual medium who is forced to serve third prince (Wang Po-chieh) to atone for a disastrous mistake he made in his youth. His mission? To solve supernatural disturbances that threaten the human world. On the way, he meets up with yes tzu (Buffy Chen), an optimistic college student, and chang min (Johnny Yang), a detective who has the rare gift of seeing spirits.
Agent from above. Yi-Wen Chen(陳以文) in Agent from Above. Ten million. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
Ultimately all three find themselves in the crosshairs of questions chen chi-sha (Chen Yi-wen), a ruthless villain whose schemes involve Chen Wu Tien-Chi (Hsueh Shih-ling), a powerful entity capable of breaking the balance between the human and demon realms.
Who is behind the series?
The series features a “who’s who” of leading Taiwanese talents. to the moss (you are the apple of my eye). Here is the main cast for the series:
- to the moss as Han Chieh
- wang po-chih as the third prince
- buffy chain as ye tzu
- johnny yang as chang min
- Hsueh Shih-Ling Chen Wu as Tien-chi
- Chen Yi-Wen as Chen Chi-sha
directed the series Kuan Wei-chih And Lai Chun-yuwith melvin ang And Rita Chuang Serving as executive producer.
Agent from above. (Left to Right) Chen-Tung Keoh (柯震東), Edison Wang (王柏傑) in Agent From Above. Ten million. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
why is it agent from above Delayed for so long?
If it seems like we’ve been talking about this show forever, it’s because we have. Production was a massive undertaking that hit several major speed bumps:
The path for this series to reach the screens has been very easy. Originally announced just before the world shut down, production was quickly derailed due to the global COVID-19 lockdown, forcing an extended pause before cameras could properly get rolling. Even once launched, the show’s ambition brought its challenges. with a reported budget Reportedly over NT$180 millionIt is one of the most expensive dramas ever produced in Taiwan, requiring a lengthy post-production process to handle its effects-heavy supernatural scenes. Matters became worse with the lead actor at the end of 2022 Kai suffered serious facial injuries A filming drone malfunctioned and crashed during an action sequence, halting production for months while he underwent surgery and recovered.
finally filming Wrapped in March 2023And after almost three years of post-production, it is finally set to make its debut in 2026.
Netflix itself has confirmed As of now Q2 2026 window, which means a release sometime between April and June.
are you waiting? agent from above Finally hitting Netflix? Let us know in the comments!