Series synopsis
Moonlight, also known as 月光变奏曲 is a Chinese mystery crime drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on iQiyi on May 20, 2021. It ended on June 12, 2021. It was created by Ron Koslow, Trevor Munson. It stars Yu Shuxin, Ding Yuxi, Yang Shize and Ma Yinyin.
Chu Li joins Yuan Yue Publishing House with dreams of becoming a top editor. Navigating a changing industry, she earns the trust of prominent authors, including the seemingly aloof Zhou Chuan. When Chu Li discovers that her online friend "L Jun" is actually Zhou Chuan, their professional rivalry turns into an unexpected personal connection.
Premise
Chu Li joins Yuan Yue Publishing House with dreams of becoming a top editor. Navigating a changing industry, she earns the trust of prominent authors, including the seemingly aloof Zhou Chuan. When Chu Li discovers that her online friend "L Jun" is actually Zhou Chuan, their professional rivalry turns into an unexpected personal connection.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yu Shuxin as Chu Li / 'Monkey'
- Ding Yuxi as Zhou Chuan / L Jun / 'Mr. Fox'
- Yang Shize as Jiang Yucheng
- Ma Yinyin as Gu Baizhi
- Wang Ting as Yu Yao
- Zhou Pu as Miao Jianping
- Hua Tong as A Xiang
- He Xinlin as Suo Heng
Supporting cast
- Ye Xiaowei as Gu Yunfei
- Jing Ruyang as Du Niaoniao
Guest cast
- Lan Cheng as Li Yu
- Zheng Yidong as Doctor
- Bai Ke Li as Shu Hua
- Yan Jingyao as Mrs. Ying
- Ha Ni as Xiao Yao
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 37 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | ||
| Season 1 | 36 | May 20, 2021 | June 12, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Unaired Pilot A string of vampire-like murders have been hitting L.A. It's up to Mick St. John, a private investigator who has special connections, to find out who's behind these murders and stop them from happening again. While he's on the case he meets a woman from his past who's going to change his future. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | May 20, 2021 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | May 20, 2021 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 20, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | iQiyi |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 20, 2021 |
| Last aired | June 12, 2021 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |