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Light the Night(TV show/series, 2021-2022)

Original title: "華燈初上" (Chinese (Mandarin)/ZH)
50min per episode | Genres: Drama, Mystery, Crime

Scripted Reality in 1 season with 24 episodes

Light the NightRating: 4.2/5 (with 23 votes)
Light the Night (traditional Chinese: 華燈初上; simplified Chinese: 华灯初上), previously known as Blue Hour, is a 2021 Taiwanese Netflix original series written by Ryan Tu and directed by Lien Yi-chi. The series stars Ruby Lin, Yo Yang, Cheryl Yang, Rhydian Vaughan, Derek Chang, Puff Kuo, Esther Liu, Cherry Hsieh and Nikki Hsieh. ()
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About Light the Night

In the red light district of 1980s Taipei, women at a popular Japanese night club navigate jealousy, heartbreak, friendship and love.

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Light the Night Part 3 | Official Trailer | Netflix(Trailer, 2:11)

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Light the Night Seasons and Episodes

11/27/2021Season 1 - 24 episodes
In the red-light district of 1980s Taipei, women at a popular Japanese nightclub navigate jealousy, heartbreak, friendship, love, and betrayal.
#1 | 11/27/2021Episode 1
4.5/5 (with 27 votes)
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.
#2 | 11/27/2021Episode 2
4.2/5 (with 5 votes)
Sue comforts Rose over Chiang-han but soon faces an impossible choice. Meanwhile, police launch a drug investigation into Light Bar.
#3 | 11/27/2021Episode 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.
#4 | 11/27/2021Episode 4
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)
In the past, Rose and Sue open Light Bar together. Years later, Rose discovers an unpleasant truth about her best friend.
#5 | 11/27/2021Episode 5
The hostesses organize a birthday party for Rose, who finally confronts Sue. Hana's dark past comes back to haunt her.
#6 | 11/27/2021Episode 6
Yuri and her boyfriend suffer a setback. Chiang-han has devastating news for Sue.
#7 | 11/27/2021Episode 7
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)
As Sue's fate hangs on the balance, Rose asks Chiang-han for a favor. Aiko must face the consequences of her double life.
#8 | 11/27/2021Episode 8
Ah-chi makes a last attempt to win over Nakamura, while Rose's husband tries to reconcile. Light is robbed, and the victim's identity is revealed.
#9 | 12/30/2021Episode 9
4.5/5 (with 1 vote)
In a flashback, a young Rose and Sue meet and become best friends. As Rose shares the tragic news, secrets begin to surface.
#9Episode 9
#10 | 12/30/2021Episode 10
Sue's estranged mother reappears, while detective Wen-cheng questions Yu-en based on a tip from Rose. Chiang-han is left dumbfounded.
#10Episode 10
#11 | 12/30/2021Episode 11
Sue's mother confronts Rose with a shocking allegation. A rival bar opens, and the detectives track down a key piece of evidence.
#11Episode 11
#12 | 12/30/2021Episode 12
The detectives question Ah-chi, who reveals the origins of her animosity with Sue. Chiang-han receives more bad news.
#12Episode 12
#13 | 12/30/2021Episode 13
Reminders of Sue's past haunt Rose as she prepares for the funeral. Yu-en and Aiko decide to expose the person they believe to be the murderer.
#13Episode 13
#14 | 12/30/2021Episode 14
Nakamura-san's return sheds light on several events leading up to the murder. With her reputation on the line, Rose decides to fight back.
#14Episode 14
#15 | 12/30/2021Episode 15
As the investigation closes in, Chiang-han is brought in for questioning. Sue's mother learns a disturbing truth about her daughter.
#15Episode 15
#16 | 12/30/2021Episode 16
After detective Wen-cheng shares his discovery, Rose tries to get closer to the truth. A fateful night in Sue's life is revealed.
#16Episode 16
#17 | 03/18/2022Episode 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.
#18 | 03/18/2022Episode 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.
#19 | 03/18/2022Episode 19
Yuri presents Henry with an ultimatum. Aiko witnesses the dark side of working at Sugar. Wen-cheng goes on the run.
#20 | 03/18/2022Episode 20
Rose makes a heartbreaking decision as Yu-en stumbles on a key piece of evidence. Wen-cheng confronts Ah-ta, and Yuri discovers Henry’s secret.
#21 | 03/18/2022Episode 21
A shocked Yuri decides to take action, and Ah Chi makes a surprise announcement. Wen-cheng begins to see his efforts pay off in more ways than one.
#22 | 03/18/2022Episode 22
Rose and Hana revisit memories of their time in prison. As Chiang Han’s killer confesses, Yu-en shares his discovery with Rose.
#23 | 03/18/2022Episode 23
The events of Sue’s final night are revealed, and Rose finally confronts the person who murdered her best friend.
#24 | 03/18/2022Episode 24
The truth comes to light, and everyone scrambles to protect those they love. As the pieces fall into place, the hostesses pay one last tribute to Sue.

Additional Information

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Production country: Taiwan
Original language: Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Spoken languages: Japanese (JA), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Translated into 18 languages: Czech (CS), Greek (EL), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Finnish (FI), French (FR), Hebrew (HE), Hungarian (HU), Italian (IT), Japanese (JA), Korean (KO), Polish (PL), Portuguese (PT), Slovenian (SL), Turkish (TR), Ukrainian (UK), Vietnamese (VI), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 11/27/2021
Last episode released on: 03/18/2022
Cast: Ruby Lin, Jim Liu, Edward Chu (actor), Tony Yang, Cheryl Yang, Rhydian Vaughan, Derek Chang, Puff Kuo, Esther Liu, Chiung-Hsuan Hsieh, Nikki Hsieh, Cammy Chiang, Wei-Jie Hu, Nash Zhang, Dora Hsieh, Wallace Huo, Wang Po-chieh, Shiou Chieh-kai, Lee Lee-zen, Chu Chung-heng, Ken Lin, Kirsten Ren, Wu Kang-ren, Vivian Hsu, Austin Lin, 9m88, Gingle Wang, Tseng Jing-hua, Jean He, Jean Wang, Joe Cheng
Director: Lien Yi-chi
Screenwriter: Ryan Tu

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WatchPlayStream ID: SHOWS:51049, Added: 12/24/2021, Last updated: 04/12/2024