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Light to the Night

Light to the Night
★ 7.7/10•2026•TV-PG•Crime•Mystery
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In 1997, a disappearance inside an elevator pulls detectives He Yuanhang and Ran Fangxu into a twisted mystery. Facing doubt and confusion along the way, they press on to uncover the truth. As time moves on, they heal from life's uncertainties, hold fast to justice, and rise above hardship with resilience and hope.

StatusEnded
LanguageZH
First Air DateApr 26, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Mysterious Father and DaughterE148m

The Mysterious Father and Daughter

On the 30th of June, 1997, a mysterious father-and-daughter duo arrived at Yuanlongli. They take the elevator to the abandoned 18th floor. When the security guards arrive, they find only the strange traces left behind by the two of them.

Apr 26, 2026

Episode 2 - Parting WaysE241m

Parting Ways

Ran Fangxu insists on investigating the route of the disappearance on the 18th floor, while He Yuanhang believes that directly searching for the missing people would be more efficient. The disagreement escalates, and the two go their separate ways.

Apr 26, 2026

Episode 3 - New LeadE345m

New Lead

He Yuanhang receives a message that someone wants to provide information about the missing father and daughter in person. The informant, Su Yuzhi, says the missing girl is her coworker, Xu Meng.

Apr 26, 2026

Episode 4 - Investigating the Xu FamilyE448m

Investigating the Xu Family

Ran Fangxu discovers the relatives of the Xu family. He decides to split up with He Yuanhang to visit them separately.

Apr 27, 2026

Episode 5 - Task ForceE548m

Task Force

A theft occurs at the mine, and the precinct is setting up a task force. Ran Fangxu is also assigned to it. However, Ran Fangxu insists on continuing the investigation into the yet-to-be-filed missing persons case of Xu Meng and her father, and even assesses that it may be a homicide.

Apr 27, 2026

Episode 6 - Beat Around the BushE648m

Beat Around the Bush

Wu Shanlong arrives at Nanshan police station. He Yuanhang and Ran Fangxu beat around the bush to make Wu Shanlong expose himself. Both of them deduce that Song Qingsong ordered Wu Shanlong to hire a hitman to get rid of Xu Meng.

Apr 28, 2026

Episode 7 - Sweep SearchE744m

Sweep Search

Ran Fangxu and He Xiaohe run into the property manager, Qian Dajun, in the underground parking garage. Qian Dajun claims he is fixing the wiring and carries away an electrician's tool bag. Ran Fangxu uses the Tremaux algorithm to sweep the building and brings He Xiaohe up to the rooftop, where they run into Qian Dajun again.

Apr 28, 2026

Episode 8 - Split Up and ActionE850m

Split Up and Action

He Yuanghang and Ran Fangxu found Su Yuzhi. She tells them that Boss Sun's name is Sun Zhengyong, who once tried to keep Xu Meng as his mistress. He Yuanhang and Ran Fangxu split up to find clues about Sun Zhengyong.

Apr 29, 2026

Episode 9 - Handwritten NoteE943m

Handwritten Note

After opening the elevator doors, they see handprints and footprints left inside the lift, along with Xu Meng's handwritten note. They speculate how the father and daughter escaped from the elevator. He Yuanhang and Ran Fangxu return to the police team, where Captain Feng gives them high praise.

Apr 29, 2026

Episode 10 - Waking UpE1042m

Waking Up

Ran Fangxu visits He Yuanhang's home to have a meal. He is warmly welcomed He Yuanhang asks Ran Fangxu to help him hide the fact that he's returning to the station.

Apr 30, 2026

Episode 11 - Wu ShanlongE1142m

Wu Shanlong

He Xiaohe takes He Yuanhang to a psychiatric clinic. The doctor recommends long-term psychological counselling, but He Yuanhang dismisses the doctor as a fraud and refuses to undergo treatment.

May 1, 2026

Episode 12 - SuspectE1244m

Suspect

He Xiaohe learns that there is an illegal internet cafe in the underground garage of Yuanlongli. The two of them go there, but the cafe owner and the children inside have never seen Han Ziang. However, someone has seen two of the four missing boys.

May 1, 2026

Episode 13 - EvidenceE1349m

Evidence

Ran Fanxu runs into Wu Shanlong. During the chase, Wu Shanlong panics and falls into a deep pit full of steel bars that pierce through his body.

May 2, 2026

Episode 14 - Secret InvestigationE1443m

Secret Investigation

Officer He keeps thinking that this case is being resolved too easily. So, he decides to investigate it in secret. He finds out about Xu Meng's ex-boyfriend, Wan Qiming. He decides to leave town to look for Wan Qiming.

May 2, 2026

Episode 15 - Fantian TheoremE1539m

Fantian Theorem

He Yuanhang notices Xiaohe is discouraged, so he takes out Ran's old book. When Xiaohe opens it and sees the words "Fantian Theorem" written across the page, something stirs in her. She takes the book to the principal's office and says she needs the principal's help to catch the culprit.

May 3, 2026

Episode 16 - Caught Off GuardE1643m

Caught Off Guard

Ran and the others track things to a small convenience store outside the illegal internet cafe. At first, the owner lies and claims that he doesn't know Xiaohe. But Ran senses that something is off and circles back. The owner has no choice but to admit that he has seen Xiaohe. By then, however, Xiaohe has already left the internet cafe.

May 3, 2026

Episode 17 - RescuedE1742m

Rescued

After Xiaohe is rescued, she finds out that the underground internet cafe has been shut down. She is worried about the four young men who are into esports. She visits them at the detention center with Ran.

May 4, 2026

Episode 18 - Back in TownE1844m

Back in Town

Ran remembers that Wu Shanlong was hit on the back of his head too. He deduces that the culprit might be the same person. Song Qingsong is probably back in town.

May 5, 2026

Episode 19 - Root CauseE1943m

Root Cause

Xiaohe learns that He Yuanhang is no longer hallucinating Ran and realizes he has recovered. She then hands over Ran's belongings to He Yuanhang, telling him that he had collapsed back then after seeing those items.

May 6, 2026

Episode 20 - Back to the StartE2044m

Back to the Start

Ran's messages make He realize that he must have found a major clue that can overturn their previous conclusion on the case. He suddenly recalls that in 2002, Ran mentioned the blue leather shoes in case 630 to him...

May 7, 2026

Episode 21 - Important ClueE2145m

Important Clue

While Ran is playfully interacting with Xiaohe, something Xiaohe says suddenly clicks for him. Apart from the blue heels, there is another important clue that has been overlooked, which is the Bowls dress.

May 8, 2026

Episode 22 - Hold Yuanlongli at All CostsE2248m

Hold Yuanlongli at All Costs

He believes that Ran must have uncovered something in Yuanlongli. He has to withstand the pressure from the demolition team and hold Yuanlongli at all costs.

May 9, 2026

Episode 23 - Origin of the Hand BonesE2341m

Origin of the Hand Bones

Qian Dajun gives the police a full and detailed account of how he found the hand bones. He initially assumes that, after Qian Dajun's arrest, the demolition work at Yuanlongli will be put on hold. Unexpectedly, Jin Manlang is appointed as the new person in charge of the demolition.

May 10, 2026

Episode 24 - ExposedE2447m

Exposed

He exposes Qiao Suqing in front of everyone. Initially, Yao Xincheng purchases Unit 415 under the Yao Baiyuan's name, and later entrusts Qiao Suqing to sell it. However, in 2003, Qiao Suqing re-purchases the property under Yao Xincheng's name.

May 11, 2026

Episode 25 - Signature MoveE2545m

Signature Move

Qiao Suqing's narrative appears airtight, but a forensic report on tissue traces from the blue heels ends up undermining her confession. Just as He and Xiaohe are at a loss, they suddenly discover a common link among several of the death scenes...

May 12, 2026

Episode 26 - Criminal DetentionE2646m

Criminal Detention

Based on the evidence in the wooden toolbox, the police successfully put Qiao Suqing in detention right before she could step out of the police station.

May 12, 2026

Episode 27 - The TruthE2746m

The Truth

Xu Meng's interrogation officially begins. Under everyone's intense questioning, she openly confesses to all her crimes.

May 12, 2026

Episode 28 - The WishE2845m

The Wish

Faced with everyone's anger, the murderer shows no remorse and stands her ground. She believes Ran is the one who causes Qiao Suqing to betray her, and thinks she should have killed Ran long ago.

May 12, 2026

Actors

Pan Yueming

Pan Yueming

He Yuanhang

Dylan Wang

Dylan Wang

Ran Fangxu

Ren Min

Ren Min

He Xiaohe

Jiang Peiyao

Jiang Peiyao

Qiao Su Qing

Zheng Qi

Zheng Qi

Zhao Jie

Jiang Qilin

Jiang Qilin

Wu Shanlong

Zhou Dayong

Zhou Dayong

Jin Man Shan

Zhao Hu

Zhao Hu

Qu Dahai

Song Xiaoyingzi

Song Xiaoyingzi

Xu Ming

Chen Xixu

Chen Xixu

Song Qing Song

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