Light the Night

Light the Night

Created by Du Zheng-zhe, Hong Li-yen, Lin Shao-chien

On Netflix

2021–20221 season24 episodes50 min8.2 / 10

A bittersweet character study of women in a 1980s Taipei night club, balancing intimate friendships and romantic entanglements against a backdrop of corruption, crime, and moral compromise.

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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Questions people ask

  • Is Light the Night sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.

  • Is Light the Night scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.

  • Is Light the Night violent? Somewhat. More violent than 64% of series.

  • Does Light the Night leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.

  • Is Light the Night easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity72

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise38

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love49

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Light the Night

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Light the Night

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Light the Night, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Light the Night, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Light the Night, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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