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TV Shows & Broadcast Series
Full-service television production for networks, streamers, and international broadcasters throughout China.
Television and broadcast series production creates episodic content for network, cable, and streaming distribution. These productions operate within structured broadcast workflows, meeting technical standards, delivery schedules, and production timelines that require experienced crews and efficient operational management across entire seasons.
We provide production support for television and broadcast series, coordinating the sustained crew, equipment, and location needs that episodic production demands. Our team manages the operational logistics of series production, helping your show maintain consistent quality and schedule adherence from pilot through season finale.
Capabilities
Television Production Excellence
We provide complete production support for episodic television—from network series to premium streaming originals—with experienced crews and efficient workflows.
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Network Series
- Multi-episode production
- Broadcast standard delivery
- Series continuity management
- Episodic scheduling
- Network coordination
Broadcast Excellence
02
Limited Series
- Premium production values
- Feature-quality cinematography
- Complex narrative support
- Prestige drama expertise
- Festival-ready finishing
Premium Quality
03
International Productions
- Multi-territory coordination
- International crew integration
- Cross-border logistics
- Language support services
- Co-production compliance
Global Standards
04
Fast-Turnaround Series
- Efficient production workflows
- Quick episode delivery
- Streamlined post-production
- Parallel unit coordination
- Tight schedule management
Speed & Efficiency
On Location
Episodic broadcast and streaming series production across China
Television and streaming series production in China runs across a broadcaster and platform constellation that has few parallels in scale — CCTV with its multi-channel state network, Hunan TV and Mango TV in Changsha, Zhejiang TV in Hangzhou, Dragon TV in Shanghai, Phoenix TV out of Hong Kong, and the streaming platforms iQIYI, Tencent Video, Youku and Bilibili that together count hundreds of millions of paying subscribers.
Here is how this works in practice. We provide production support for episodic series shooting in China, with stage capacity at Hengdian World Studios in Zhejiang, the Qingdao Oriental Movie Metropolis Wanda complex, Chedun Movie Town outside Shanghai and the China Film Group Huairou base outside Beijing. Our team coordinates the sustained departmental needs of season-long shoots. Script supervision, continuity, casting through Mandarin and Cantonese, location blocking across Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and the Hengdian and Chedun backlots, and the multi-unit scheduling that high-episode-count Chinese series typically need.
Series for iQIYI, Tencent Video, Youku and Mango TV deliver to streaming specs in HD and 4K HDR, while CCTV, Hunan TV, Zhejiang TV and Dragon TV broadcast deliveries follow NRTA technical standards. Episode counts in Chinese scripted television often run 30, 40 or 60 episodes per season — far above Western drama orders. And our scheduling, location-blocking and parallel-unit workflows are built around that operational reality.
The picture on the ground is more specific. NRTA script pre-approval governs sensitive-content review around PLA, religion, ethnic minorities, time-travel and supernatural themes, and we coordinate with broadcaster and platform editorial through the approval cycle. International co-productions are processed through CFCC, with bilingual crewing and treaty paperwork handled end-to-end. Post-production runs through Base FX, More VFX, Pixomondo Shanghai and the Beijing and Shanghai audio-post houses delivering to broadcaster and streaming-platform technical specifications.
FAQ
Our Television Network
What types of TV series do you support in China?
We support all series formats: scripted dramas, comedies, limited series, procedurals, period pieces, and international co-productions. Our experience spans network television, premium cable, and streaming platform originals.
How do you handle multi-episode scheduling?
We develop efficient production schedules that block shooting by location rather than episode order, maximizing location use and minimizing company moves. Our scheduling accounts for actor availability, location access, and seasonal considerations.
Can you support second unit and parallel production?
Yes. We regularly coordinate multi-unit productions with separate crews for main unit, second unit, and specialty shots. Our team manages scheduling, equipment allocation, and crew coordination across parallel units.
What broadcast standards do you deliver to?
We deliver to all major broadcast and streaming specifications including HD, 4K, HDR, and platform-specific technical requirements. Our post partners ensure deliverables meet the exact specifications of your distribution platform.
Do you provide casting services for series?
We connect productions with experienced Chinese casting directors who understand both local talent markets and international production requirements. They handle principal casting, day players, and background talent throughout China.
How do you manage series continuity across episodes?
Our script supervisors and department heads maintain detailed continuity records across all episodes. We implement systems for tracking costumes, props, set dressing, and character details to ensure consistency throughout the series.
Related Services
Productions in China that need this often pair it with Drama Series Production, Feature Film Production, and Narrative Films & Web Series for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Educational & Explainer Video Production and Corporate Video Production.
On Set
Ready to Produce Your TV Series?
Tell us about your series and we'll provide a comprehensive production plan for filming in China.