Quick Info
Status: Returning Series
Network: MediaCorp Channel 5
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.5/10
128 Circle
Overview
128 CIRCLE tells the stories of hawkers at a Food Centre in Singapore that has been at the heart of the community’s lives for almost four decades. These are the people – the human faces – behind the familiar food staples we have grown up with, and grow old with, in our neighbourhood. And these are stories of the ups and downs, the inspiration and the perspiration, of the challenges and the joys of being at the beating heart of a cultural heritage that has endured from the early days of Singapore’s history.
This production, originally released in 2019, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Family, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.5 across its 3 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Family and Drama.
- • Produced in Singapore.
- • Original Language: Mandarin.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Ashwini Nambiar
Rani
Chase Tan
Yi Kai
Constance Lau
Audrey
Jitenram Kiran Bala
Arun
Sharon Ismail
Aishah
Silvarajoo Prakasam
Chandra
Weiming Duan
Larry
Siti Hajar Gani
Nurul
Seasons
Season 1
15 Episodes • Aired 2019-10-07
128 CIRCLE tells the stories of hawkers at a Food Centre in Singapore that has been at the heart of the community’s lives for almost four decades. These are the people – the human faces – behind the familiar food staples we have grown up with, and grow old with, in our neighbourhood. And these are stories of the ups and downs, the inspiration and the perspiration, of the challenges and the joys of being at the beating heart of a cultural heritage that has endured from the early days of Singapore’s history.
Season 2
15 Episodes • Aired 2022-03-07
128 Circle returns, and this time our hawkers - Larry, Chandra, Aishah, Sherry and gang - must weather not only the storms of a global pandemic that spares no one; they must also contend with ups and downs of family, friendship and life in Singapore.
Season 3
15 Episodes • Aired 2024-01-08
They survived the near-closure of their beloved hawker centre. They made it through COVID with their business — and sanity — intact. Now, the OGs of 128 Circle — Uncle Larry, Chandra, Rani, Aishah and Nurul — must face their greatest challenge … Gen Z. When Management brings in a group of newer, younger hawkers to refresh the hawker centre, hijinks ensue as the older hawkers try to defend their turf against the newer, younger hawkers. The hawkers must also struggle with rising costs and personal issues. Can 128 Circle Food Centre remain relevant, or will it become a memory of Singapore’s past?
