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Had I Not Seen the Sun 2025

★ 8.2/10 · 25 votes TV-MA CrimeDramaMystery 2 seasons · 20 eps Ended
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What is Had I Not Seen the Sun?

Had I Not Seen the Sun is a Taiwanese coming-of-age romantic thriller television series produced by the team behind Someday or One Day and Make A Deal International Production Co., Ltd. The series is distributed by Netflix and directed by Chi.

Type
TV series
Year
2025
Status
Ended
Episodes
20
Runtime
1100 minutes
First aired
Nov 13, 2025
Last aired
Dec 11, 2025
Original language
ZH
Origin
TW
Networks
Netflix
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
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Overview

Had I Not Seen the Sun is a Taiwanese coming-of-age romantic thriller television series produced by the team behind Someday or One Day and Make A Deal International Production Co., Ltd. The series is distributed by Netflix and directed by Chi. It is set to be released in two parts, with the first part premiering in November and the second part following in December. The story centers around filmmaker Zhou Pin-yu, who interviews a serial killer in prison, an encounter that sets off a chain of mysterious events connected to a hidden past. The series features a cast and crew credited through platforms such as IMDb and MyDramaList, with production details and credits available through The Movie Database and other sources.

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“A filmmaker's prison interview with a serial killer unearths a series of mysterious, long-buried events.”

Reasons to watch
  • compelling premise
  • tense atmosphere
Keep in mind
  • subject matter is heavy

Watch it if you enjoy psychological thrillers that explore the intersection of crime and memory.

The series contains dark themes related to criminal investigations and past trauma.

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Season 2 · 10 episodes

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What is the premise of the show?

A filmmaker named Zhou Pin-yu interviews a serial killer while he is incarcerated.

What triggers the events in the series?

The events are triggered by the interview between the filmmaker and the prisoner.

What is the central mystery?

The mystery involves a string of events linked to a buried past.

When was the series released?

The series was released in 2025.

Who is the main character?

The main character is filmmaker Zhou Pin-yu.