Series synopsis
Dark and Dawn is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on Tencent Video on March 19, 2026. It ended on March 26, 2026. It stars Xu Jiaqi, Dai Gaozheng, Hong Yao and Xie Er.
Ye Xiaoai, who dreams of becoming a designer, befriends Zhuang Lili, a model fleeing an abusive husband. As Xiaoai helps Lili fight back against her marriage, Lili helps Xiaoai untangle her complicated feelings for Lin Sen. Through conflict, support, and hard-won growth, the two women fights to break free from their pasts and step into new lives on their own terms.
Premise
Ye Xiaoai, who dreams of becoming a designer, befriends Zhuang Lili, a model fleeing an abusive husband. As Xiaoai helps Lili fight back against her marriage, Lili helps Xiaoai untangle her complicated feelings for Lin Sen. Through conflict, support, and hard-won growth, the two women fights to break free from their pasts and step into new lives on their own terms.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Xu Jiaqi as Ye Xiaoai
- Dai Gaozheng as Li Jin
- Hong Yao as Lin Sen
- Xie Er as Zhuang Lili
- Liu Xuancheng as Wen Hao
- Lin Kaixin
- Yang Manling
- Shea
Supporting cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | March 19, 2026 | March 26, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 19, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 19, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 19, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tencent Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 19, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 26, 2026 |
| Status | ended |