Series synopsis
Light and Shadow in Love, also known as 光影恋歌 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on Youku on January 17, 2026. It ended on January 17, 2026.
Li Jian, a young man from Zhuozhou, falls in love with Susan, a British woman, challenging cultural traditions and generational expectations within his family. As conflicts over career choices, heritage, and cross-cultural identity unfold, they—and those around them—learn to stand by what they cherish, to find understanding, acceptance, and the courage to pursue love and dreams.
Premise
Li Jian, a young man from Zhuozhou, falls in love with Susan, a British woman, challenging cultural traditions and generational expectations within his family. As conflicts over career choices, heritage, and cross-cultural identity unfold, they—and those around them—learn to stand by what they cherish, to find understanding, acceptance, and the courage to pursue love and dreams.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | January 17, 2026 | January 17, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 17, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 17, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 17, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Youku |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 17, 2026 |
| Last aired | January 17, 2026 |
| Status | ended |