Detention (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 2020, Detention is a drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Detention stars Han Ning as Fang Jui-hsin, Lee Ling-wei as Liu Yun-hsiang, Akira Huang as Cheng Wen-liang and Jack Yao as Shen Hua, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Detention has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Detention page.
If you liked it. Fans of Detention tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Detention (2020)?
- In US, Detention is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Detention worth watching?
- Detention holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Detention?
- Detention stars Han Ning, Lee Ling-wei, Akira Huang, Jack Yao and David Chao.
- When was Detention released?
- Detention was released in 2020.