
Light the Night
Taste attributes: crimedramamysteryromancedetectiveslowunsavouryheavyrealisticlinearenclosedemotive & stirringcomplex relationshipfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivallove conquers allsolving the riddle/not as it seemsunderdog triumphsunlikely connections
Boxlist takeA weighty crime series that is intimate and realistic. Best if you like close-up stories over spectacle.
Taste details
Pace: slow · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
Quality rating
8.5 /10
TMDB · 37 votes
Where to watch
We don't know of anywhere to watch Light the Night in the US right now.
Season
Season 1
· 2021 · 24 episodesIn the red-light district of 1980s Taipei, women at a popular Japanese nightclub navigate jealousy, heartbreak, friendship, love, and betrayal.
Episodes (24)
1Episode 127 Nov 2021
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.
2Episode 227 Nov 2021
Sue comforts Rose over Chiang-han but soon faces an impossible choice. Meanwhile, police launch a drug investigation into Light Bar.
3Episode 327 Nov 2021
A jealous He Yu-en tries to get Sue's attention. Aiko discovers a shocking secret. Police raid Light Bar, but the suspect escapes.
4Episode 427 Nov 2021
In the past, Rose and Sue open Light Bar together. Years later, Rose discovers an unpleasant truth about her best friend.
5Episode 527 Nov 2021
The hostesses organize a birthday party for Rose, who finally confronts Sue. Hana's dark past comes back to haunt her.
6Episode 627 Nov 2021
Yuri and her boyfriend suffer a setback. Chiang-han has devastating news for Sue.
7Episode 727 Nov 2021
As Sue's fate hangs on the balance, Rose asks Chiang-han for a favor. Aiko must face the consequences of her double life.
8Episode 827 Nov 2021
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.
9Episode 930 Dec 2021
In a flashback, a young Rose and Sue meet and become best friends. As Rose shares the tragic news, secrets begin to surface.
10Episode 1030 Dec 2021
Sue's estranged mother reappears, while detective Wen-cheng questions Yu-en based on a tip from Rose. Chiang-han is left dumbfounded.
11Episode 1130 Dec 2021
Sue's mother confronts Rose with a shocking allegation. A rival bar opens, and the detectives track down a key piece of evidence.
12Episode 1230 Dec 2021
The detectives question Ah-chi, who reveals the origins of her animosity with Sue. Chiang-han receives more bad news.
13Episode 1330 Dec 2021
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.
14Episode 1430 Dec 2021
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.
15Episode 1530 Dec 2021
As the investigation closes in, Chiang-han is brought in for questioning. Sue's mother learns a disturbing truth about her daughter.
16Episode 1630 Dec 2021
After detective Wen-cheng shares his discovery, Rose tries to get closer to the truth. A fateful night in Sue's life is revealed.
17Episode 1718 Mar 2022
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.
18Episode 1818 Mar 2022
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.
19Episode 1918 Mar 2022
Yuri presents Henry with an ultimatum. Aiko witnesses the dark side of working at Sugar. Wen-cheng goes on the run.
20Episode 2018 Mar 2022
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.
21Episode 2118 Mar 2022
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.
22Episode 2218 Mar 2022
Rose and Hana revisit memories of their time in prison. As Chiang Han’s killer confesses, Yu-en shares his discovery with Rose.
23Episode 2318 Mar 2022
The events of Sue’s final night are revealed, and Rose finally confronts the person who murdered her best friend.
24Episode 2418 Mar 2022
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.
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What lines up
- Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it
- Pace: Slow, just how this profile likes it
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Originality: Balanced originality, where this profile leans fresh / original
- Intricacy: Balanced intricacy, where this profile leans smart / intricate
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Synopsis
Taking the hotel on Linsen North Road in Taiwan as the background, it is a realistic drama that describes the love and hatred between the Japanese-style hotel proprietress and Yang Jin Hua in 1988 and a group of amorous ladies under her.
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- Genre
- Crime
- Year
- 2021
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended
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