HBO Asia’s first Mandarin original series The Teenage Psychic will air its final two episodes back to back on 30 April, following strong ratings and positive reviews.


HBO Asia The Teenage Psychic 29 April 2017 1Developed with Taiwanese broadcaster Public Television Service (PTS) and Singaporean production company InFocus Asia (IFA), the six part coming of age drama was shot entirely on location in Taiwan with a cast of Taiwanese actors.

The story revolves around Xiao Zhen, played by Kuo Shu Yau, who struggles to balance the pressures of teenage life and meet the demands of her temple duties as a medium. The fourth episode saw Xiao Zhen and Ah Le’s relationship deepening after Ah Le (played by Kent Tsai) confides in her about his father’s absence and disappearance. The broadcaster promises an unexpected twist, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats, for the finale.

“HBO Asia Originals have always been produced to tell a good story that will resonate across all our territories. We are very encouraged by the great feedback received so far for The Teenage Psychic, which has exceeded our expectations on a story that is uniquely Taiwan and yet comes with a universal appeal,” said Jonathan Spink, CEO of HBO AsiaAsia.

“The director, Chen Ho-Yu, did a fantastic job co-writing the scripts and in directing his first television series. The success of the series was a result of great teamwork from the production crew and cast in Taiwan.”

The Teenage Psychic is HBO Asia’s second original production this year after the second season of Halfworlds, the dark fantasy drama series set in Bangkok that premiered in January. Sent, a new comedy series set in Singapore, will also air later this year.