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Netflix has secured the rights to the highly anticipated historical romance Chase Jade (known locally as zhu yu). New episodes will begin arriving globally next week, March 6, 2026, to most Netflix regions, including the United States.
While Netflix has long been the home of K-dramas, 2025 and early 2026 have seen a huge surge in C-dramas airing simultaneously. Following the success of recent acquisitions, Netflix is partnering with WeTV/Tencent to bring Pursuit of Z to international audiences just hours after its domestic broadcast. Netflix also recently purchased its simulcast rights Unveiled: Jadewind and weekly episodes of Ann’s Revenge Back in December.
The series is directed by director zheng qing ji (Known for his distinctive visual style in hit films like Provoke) and has a script by Zou Yu.
Here’s everything we know about it Chase Jade On Netflix.
When will Pursuit of Z be on Netflix?
You won’t have to wait long. Netflix has confirmed that the first batch of episodes of Pursuit of Z will be available to stream starting Friday, March 6, 2026.
As per the release schedule, the show has 40 episodes. Since it is a simulcast, we expect to drop to a daily release schedule or multi-episode weekly in March and April, mirroring broadcast patterns in China.
What is the plot?
Based on the web novel Zhu Yu by Tuan Zi Lai Xi, this is not your typical “damsel in distress” historical drama. The story follows Fan Chang Yu, a butcher’s daughter, who is far from a delicate flower – she knows how to wield a knife. She meets Zi Zheng, a fallen nobleman determined to clear his name and seek revenge.
To deal with a treacherous political landscape, the two agree to a “fake marriage”. However, as is tradition in the genre, the arrangement turns into true love. Their romance ends when war separates them. In a twist on gender roles, Fan Chang Yu takes her butcher’s knife to the battlefield to fight for justice and find her husband. Meanwhile, Zi Zheng fights to reclaim his title and protect the country.
Who is in the cast?
The series boasts a true “power couple” casting that is the talk of social media.
zhang ling he The lead male role is played by Xie Zheng. One of China’s busiest actors, most people know him from his work Story of Cunning Palace And love between angel and devil. tian shi wei The female lead is played by Fan Chang Yu. Known for her expressive eyes and comedic timing new life begins And Romance on the Farm.
The cast is being rounded out snow kong (Grandmaster of Demon Cultivation) as Yu Qian Qian, with Deng Kai, li qingAnd yu zhong li.
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