Series synopsis
Light the Night, also known as 華燈初上 is a drama mystery crime television series that premiered on Netflix on November 27, 2021. It ended on March 18, 2022. It was created by Lin Shao-chien, Hong Li-yen, Du Zheng-zhe. It stars Ruby Lin, Tony Yang, Cheryl Yang and Rhydian Vaughan.
In the red light district of 1980s Taipei, women at a popular Japanese night club navigate jealousy, heartbreak, friendship and love.
Premise
In the red light district of 1980s Taipei, women at a popular Japanese night club navigate jealousy, heartbreak, friendship and love.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ruby Lin as Lo Yu-nung "Rose"
- Tony Yang as Pan Wen-cheng
- Cheryl Yang as Su Ching-yi "Sue"
- Rhydian Vaughan as Chiang Han
- Derek Chang as He Yu-en
- Puff Kuo as Wang Ai-lien "Aiko"
- Esther Liu as Li Shu-hua "Hana"
- Cherry Hsieh as Chi Man-ju "Ah-chi"
Supporting cast
- Nikki Hsieh as Huang Pai-he "Yuri"
- Cammy Chiang as Lin Ya-wen "Ya-ya"
- Hu Wei-jie as Ting Chia-hao
- Chang Kuang-chen as Li Chien-ta
- Dora Hsieh as Yen Chiao-ju "Mei-mei"
- Jimmy Liu as Wu Tsu-wei
Guest cast
- Lee Lee-zen as Piao-ke
- Tomohisa Kagami as Masao Nakamura
- Ken Lin as Feng
- Chu Chung-heng as Sun Ming-chang
- Shiou Chieh-kai as Ko Chih-hao
- Edison Wang as Henry
- Joe Cheng as Wu Shao-chiang
- Wallace Huo as Ma Tien-hua
- Chang Shao-yu as Glasses
- Jean Wang Ching-Ying as Su Mei-yu
- Wu Kang-ren as Liu Pao-lung / Pao-pao
- Vivian Hsu as Qiong Fang
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | November 27, 2021 | March 18, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 0 | December 30, 2021 | December 30, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 0 | March 18, 2022 | March 18, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In 1988, a group of teens finds a dead body in the woods. Months before, two madams at Light Bar struggle with the men in their lives. |
November 27, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Sue comforts Rose over Chiang-han but soon faces an impossible choice. Meanwhile, police launch a drug investigation into Light Bar. |
November 27, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A jealous He Yu-en tries to get Sue's attention. Aiko discovers a shocking secret. Police raid Light Bar, but the suspect escapes. |
November 27, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 9 In a flashback, a young Rose and Sue meet and become best friends. As Rose shares the tragic news, secrets begin to surface. |
December 30, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 10 Sue's estranged mother reappears, while detective Wen-cheng questions Yu-en based on a tip from Rose. Chiang-han is left dumbfounded. |
December 30, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 11 Sue's mother confronts Rose with a shocking allegation. A rival bar opens, and the detectives track down a key piece of evidence. |
December 30, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 17 The police investigation into the crash leads to Rose. Meanwhile, Sue's parents visit Rose's husband, and Ah-ta goes fishing with detective Ko. |
March 18, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 18 Rose and her husband clash over Ziwei's future as she learns about Sue's true feelings toward her son. Wen-cheng confides in Ah-ta. |
March 18, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 19 Yuri presents Henry with an ultimatum. Aiko witnesses the dark side of working at Sugar. Wen-cheng goes on the run. |
March 18, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 27, 2021 |
| Last aired | March 18, 2022 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |