The Island's Story (2025) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Island's Story online in HD.
The Island's Story — Storyline
A documentary series tracing Taiwan's 400-year journey through Indigenous history, colonization, migration, conflict, authoritarian rule, democratization, and the forces that shaped the island today.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Jay Liao
The Island's Story — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2025-11-22 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 10 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Status | Returning Series |
The Island's Story — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The First People (2025-11-22) — An examination of Taiwan's earliest inhabitants, focusing on its Indigenous Austronesian peoples, their origins, migration patterns, social structures, and the cultural foundations
- E2: Pirates, Priests & Profit (2025-11-22) — Taiwan becomes a site of European colonial competition in the 17th century, as Dutch and Spanish forces establish footholds on the island. Trade, missionary activity, Indigenous re
- E3: The Ming Loyalist (2025-11-27) — In 1661, Ming loyalist forces led by Zheng Chenggong (Koxinga) arrive in Taiwan and lay siege to the Dutch stronghold at Fort Zeelandia. The conflict results in the end of Dutch ru
- E4: Empires Edge: The Settler & The State (2025-12-06) — By the late 17th century, Taiwan comes under Qing rule and develops as a frontier shaped by migration from mainland China. Settlement, land disputes, Indigenous resistance, and per
- E5: The Rising Sun: Taiwan Under Japan (2025-12-13) — From 1895 to 1945, Taiwan is governed as a Japanese colony, undergoing modernization in infrastructure, industry, and administration. The period is also marked by policing, assimil
- E6: The Long Silence: White Terror & Martial Law (2025-12-20) — From the late 1940s through the 1980s, Taiwan is governed under martial law during the period known as the White Terror. Political repression, including arrests, military tribunals
- E7: Two Chinas, One Island (2025-12-27) — After 1949, the Chinese Civil War results in two competing governments, with the Republic of China based in Taiwan and the People's Republic of China on the mainland. Under Chiang
- E8: The Island Awakens: Taiwan's Road to Democracy (2026-01-03) — Following the end of martial law in the late 1980s, Taiwan begins a transition from authoritarian rule to democratic governance. Political reforms, opposition movements, and expand
- E9: The Silicon Shield (2026-01-10) — Taiwan's role in advanced semiconductor manufacturing becomes central to global supply chains, shaping its economic and strategic position. The concept of the "Silicon Shield" emer
- E10: The Edge of the Map (2026-01-17) — Taiwan's present-day position is shaped by its role in global supply chains, strategic importance in regional security, and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Economic development, int
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Island's Story have? 1 season(s) with 10 episodes.
Who created The Island's Story? Jay Liao.
Where can I watch The Island's Story? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
