Island Nation (Chinese: 國際橋牌社) is a Taiwanese political drama based on Taiwan's transition from an authoritarian state to a democracy in the 1990s.^[1] The series will include 80 episodes over 8 seasons,^[2] with the first season premiering on January 20, 2020.^[3] The second season, Island Nation 2, debuted on September 12, 2021.^[4]

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US$2.46 million was spent on the first season, with the Ministry of Culture subsidizing US$0.98 million in production costs.^[2] A replica of the Presidential Office Building was built at a Republic of China Navy base in Taoyuan, while the presidential inauguration scene was filmed in the building itself.^[2][5]

Casting was a challenge, as several local actors and actresses declined roles in the series, for fear of compromising their ability to work in China.^[3]

Cinema Escapist described Island Nation as "one of the most compelling series in Taiwanese entertainment history thus far", noting the contrast to the apolitical stance and self-censorship undertaken by many Taiwanese entertainers in order to access China's media market.^[6] The second season of the series was promoted by Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen on an Instagram post.^[4]