Detention (2020)
Detention is streaming in Malaysia on Netflix.
The verdict
Detention never gathered enough ratings for a firm read on this Chinese series while it was on our list. Episodes run about 103 minutes. In Malaysia you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Chinese drama with a mystery streak. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
During the period of martial law in 1960s Taiwan, some teachers and students from Cui Hua High School were arrested for possessing banned books. A female student fell to her death and rumors spread of a ghost haunting the campus. Thirty years later, the draconian culture of the school remains unchanged as a new transfer student uncovers the dark secrets behind the school’s haunting.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~103 min per episode |
| Genre | Drama / Mystery |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Malaysia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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