Series synopsis
Light to the Night, also known as 黑夜告白 is a Chinese crime mystery television series that premiered on Youku on April 26, 2026. It ended on May 12, 2026. It stars Pan Yueming, Dylan Wang, Ren Min and Jiang Peiyao.
In 1997, a disappearance inside an elevator pulls detectives He Yuanhang and Ran Fangxu into a twisted mystery. Facing doubt and confusion along the way, they press on to uncover the truth. As time moves on, they heal from life's uncertainties, hold fast to justice, and rise above hardship with resilience and hope.
Premise
In 1997, a disappearance inside an elevator pulls detectives He Yuanhang and Ran Fangxu into a twisted mystery. Facing doubt and confusion along the way, they press on to uncover the truth. As time moves on, they heal from life's uncertainties, hold fast to justice, and rise above hardship with resilience and hope.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Pan Yueming as He Yuanhang
- Dylan Wang as Ran Fangxu
- Ren Min as He Xiaohe
- Jiang Peiyao as Qiao Su Qing
- Zheng Qi as Zhao Jie
- Jiang Qilin as Wu Shanlong
- Zhou Dayong as Jin Man Shan
- Zhao Hu as Qu Dahai
Supporting cast
- Song Xiaoyingzi as Xu Ming
- Chen Xixu as Song Qing Song
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 28 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 28 | April 26, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Mysterious Father and Daughter On the 30th of June, 1997, a mysterious father-and-daughter duo arrived at Yuanlongli. They take the elevator to the abandoned 18th floor. When the security guards arrive, they find only the strange traces left behind by the two of them. |
April 26, 2026 |
| 2 |
Parting Ways Ran Fangxu insists on investigating the route of the disappearance on the 18th floor, while He Yuanhang believes that directly searching for the missing people would be more efficient. The disagreement escalates, and the two go their separate ways. |
April 26, 2026 |
| 3 |
New Lead He Yuanhang receives a message that someone wants to provide information about the missing father and daughter in person. The informant, Su Yuzhi, says the missing girl is her coworker, Xu Meng. |
April 26, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Youku |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 26, 2026 |
| Last aired | May 12, 2026 |
| Status | ended |