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.
[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.