Series synopsis
Dawn is Breaking, also known as 永夜长明 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on Youku on August 20, 2024. It ended on September 1, 2024. It stars He Xuanlin, Richard Li and Wang Xingwei.
On her wedding day, Xie Wanyin witnesses Dongfang Zui, the state preceptor, kill the Duke, making her his next target. Instead of silencing her, he forces her into marriage, leading to a battle of wits and courage where she discovers unsettling connections to her past and a conspiracy that binds their fates.
Premise
On her wedding day, Xie Wanyin witnesses Dongfang Zui, the state preceptor, kill the Duke, making her his next target. Instead of silencing her, he forces her into marriage, leading to a battle of wits and courage where she discovers unsettling connections to her past and a conspiracy that binds their fates.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- He Xuanlin as Xie Huanyin
- Richard Li as Dongfang Zui / Na Jinci
- Wang Xingwei as Li Chi
Guest cast
- Fu Yushu as Lyu Zhu
- Yue Dongfeng as Emperor
- Shao Sihan as Empress
- Zhao Shuguang as Duke
- Song Kejun as Xiao Zhi
- Gao Zilin as Duke Xie
- Shen Yu as Madame Xie
- Ai Hongchen as Xie Tinghan
- Luo Yutian as Jiang Mingyue
- Gu Zhiyun as A Man
- Liu Yu Lu Fei as Young Xie Wanyin
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 30 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 30 | August 20, 2024 | September 1, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Divine Punishment | August 20, 2024 |
| 2 | Plundering | August 20, 2024 |
| 3 | White Tiger | August 20, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Youku |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 20, 2024 |
| Last aired | September 1, 2024 |
| Runtime | 21 minutes |
| Status | ended |