The Resurrected (2025) is a Taiwanese dark thriller series that blends crime, supernatural elements, and moral drama. It is directed by Leste Chen and Hsu Chao-jen, with writing credited to the show’s creators and writers working from an original series concept.
The main cast includes Shu Qi, Lee Sinje (Angelica Lee), Fu Meng-po, with a special appearance by Alyssa Chia. The plot follows two grieving mothers who illegally resurrect a convicted scam and trafficking ringleader for seven days to force answers, setting off a tense hunt for truth and revenge.
The show premiered globally on Netflix on October 9, 2025, and is distributed exclusively by Netflix.
The Resurrected Age Rating
The Resurrected is rated TV-MA Netflix lists the show with strong content warnings and a regional mature label, reflecting intense material including violence, sexual exploitation, and disturbing thematic content. These warnings apply because the series repeatedly depicts human trafficking, sexual abuse, torture, a death sentence and execution, and psychological cruelty within a revenge narrative.
Violence & Peril
Violence in The Resurrected is frequent and emotionally intense. The series shows and implies physical abuse, scenes connected to trafficking, a filmed execution, and instances of torture and interrogation used as revenge. Much of the harm is disturbing rather than gore-focused, but the emotional realism and depiction of cruelty create a sustained, unsettling atmosphere.
Language
The series contains strong profanity and harsh, emotional exchanges. Characters use explicit language during confrontations and interrogations, reflecting the raw, adult tone of the drama. There are no indications this is the primary concern, but language contributes to the show’s overall mature tone.
Mature Themes
Major mature themes drive the show’s plot and tone. These include human trafficking, sexual exploitation, grief, revenge, corruption, cult ties, and moral ambiguity surrounding justice. The supernatural ritual that resurrects a dead man adds horror elements and ethical questions that are best processed by mature viewers. Smoking and implied sexual violence are present in context, increasing the emotional intensity.
Is The Resurrected Suitable for Teens?
Ages 10–12: No. The show contains explicit mature themes, scenes of trafficking, sexual harm, and torture. This material can be deeply disturbing and is not appropriate for preteens.
Ages 13–15: Not recommended. Younger teens lack the emotional maturity to process repeated depictions of exploitation and revenge. Parents should prevent viewing at these ages unless they plan to co-view and strongly mediate the experience.
Ages 16–17: With guidance. Older teens may follow the plot and its moral complexity. However, parents should pre-screen episodes, discuss the themes, and be ready to pause for explanations about trafficking, consent, and legal justice.
Final recommendation: Best suited to adults and mature older teens (16–17) only with parental involvement. The show’s sustained emotional intensity, exploitation themes, and moral complexity make it unsuitable for most viewers under 16.
What Parents Can Do
- Preview at least the first episode before allowing older teens to watch. Note scenes with trafficking, interrogation, or sexual exploitation, and identify spots you may want to skip.
- Prepare age-appropriate language to explain trafficking, consent, and legal systems. Use real-world resources and helplines if the episode triggers strong emotion.
- Encourage discussion after viewing. Ask what choices characters made, who held power, and how justice differs from revenge.
Official Trailer
FAQs
Q: What is the official age rating for The Resurrected?
A: Netflix labels the show with a mature advisory (regional adult labels such as M18). It is equivalent to TV-MA in the U.S. due to violent and sexual content.
Q: Is The Resurrected appropriate for teens?
A: It is not appropriate for most teens under 16. Teens 16–17 may watch with parental guidance and preparation.
Q: Are there violent or scary scenes?
A: Yes. The series includes depictions and implications of torture, trafficking, execution, and intense confrontations. These create a disturbing atmosphere.
Q: Does the show contain strong language or slurs?
A: Yes. Characters use strong profanity and emotionally harsh language in many scenes.
Q: Is there sexual content or sexual violence?
A: The story deals with sexual exploitation and assault as part of trafficking and crime-investigation elements. These topics are presented seriously and are not glamorised.
Q: Where can I watch The Resurrected?
A: The series is streaming exclusively on Netflix worldwide, premiered October 9, 2025.