The streaming giant has mastered the art of the K-Drama, turning series like Squid Game into household names. However, the platform is now aggressively expanding its library to include high-budget Chinese productions. By broadcasting the upcoming historical drama Pursuit of Jade at the same time as it airs in China, Netflix is ensuring that fans no longer have to wait months for translated content.

This strategic move bridges the gap between domestic Chinese television and international viewers through a seamless digital experience.

Global audiences can begin streaming the first episodes of Pursuit of Jade on Netflix starting Friday, March 6, 2026. The series consists of 40 episodes and will follow a simulcast model, with new instalments releasing throughout the months of March and April.

The story centers on Fan Chang Yu, a butcher’s daughter who defies the delicate expectations typically placed on historical heroines. She enters a marriage of convenience with Xie Zheng, a fallen nobleman who is seeking to restore his reputation. Their pragmatic arrangement evolves into a deep romance that is eventually tested by the onset of a w--.

The main cast includes names like:

Zhang Ling He bringing his signature intensity to the role of Xie Zheng

Tian Xi Wei portrays the fierce Fan Chang Yu.

Director Zeng Qing Jie, known for his visually striking work in Provoke, helms the production.

The supporting cast includes Snow Kong and Deng Kai, Li Qing, and Yu Zhong Li, who help bring this adaptation of the web novel Zhu Yu to life.

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Beyond this specific release, several other Chinese titles are currently making waves on the platform.

The arrival of Pursuit of Jade is part of a broader trend of Netflix acquiring Chinese content for its international subscribers. In December, the platform successfully secured the rights to Unveil: Jadewind to satisfy the demand for high-stakes historical narratives. Furthermore, the weekly release of The Vendetta of An has kept viewers engaged with its intricate plot and character development since December 2025. 

The 2026 Chinese-language slate introduces a bold array of genres, ranging from the crime mystery Million-Follower Detective featuring Ekin Cheng to the high-concept visual effects of Agent from Above. Medical ethics take center stage in Miracles of the ER, while the psychological thriller Confessions explores a dark, generational bombing case.

Action fans, like those anticipating B---dhounds' Season 2, can look forward to the comedic antics of The Fixers, whereas B----- Smart and the musical drama Dogman delve into supernatural desires and the fall of a rock superstar. Finally, the collection is rounded out by the ambitious medical student journey in How to Survive Med School and the mysterious exorcism rituals of Pacify.

This evolving library offers a comprehensive look at the different genres currently dominating the Chinese entertainment industry, along with Pursuit of Jade. 

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