# Light the Night (2021–2023) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/light-the-night/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 74% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 76/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 82% |
| Metascore | 65/100 |
| IMDb | 7.6/10 |
| Fan Score | 80% |
| Creator | Ruby Lin & Honey Tseng |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery, Crime |
| Seasons | 3 (24 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | Taiwan |

## Quick answer

Light the Night (2021–2023) is a Drama, Mystery, Crime series created by Ruby Lin & Honey Tseng, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (76%), Metascore (65/100), IMDb (7.6/10), TMDB fan (80%) across 3 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 82%.

## Celluloid verdict

Netflix Taiwan's glossy period piece — critics praised production design and the lead trio's performances while noting that later seasons leaned heavier on melodrama than mystery.

## Synopsis

Three women run a hostess bar in 1980s Taipei as the city modernizes around them — until a murder tied to their past forces them to confront secrets, rival gangs, and the cost of survival in a male-dominated underworld. Ruby Lin stars and produces this period mystery across three seasons.

## Cast

Ruby Lin, Cheryl Yang, Hsieh Ying-xuan, Wang Yu-wei

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Light the Night worth watching?**
Yes — Light the Night earns a 74% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 76%, Metascore 65/100, IMDb 7.6/10, TMDB fan 80%. Audience snapshot is separate (82%). Netflix Taiwan's glossy period piece — critics praised production design and the lead trio's performances while noting that later seasons leaned heavier on melodrama than mystery.

**Is Light the Night on Prime Video?**
No — Light the Night is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Light the Night come out?**
Light the Night first aired in 2021 and ran through 2023 (2021–2023). Created by Ruby Lin & Honey Tseng; it streams on Netflix today.

**Is Light the Night on Netflix?**
Yes — Light the Night is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**How many seasons of Light the Night are there?**
Light the Night has 3 seasons across 24 episodes (2021–2023). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch Light the Night?**
Light the Night streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch Light the Night?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Light the Night’s 24 episodes take roughly 18 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Light the Night?**
Light the Night stars Ruby Lin, Cheryl Yang, Hsieh Ying-xuan, Wang Yu-wei. Created by Ruby Lin & Honey Tseng.

**How many episodes are in Light the Night?**
Light the Night has 24 episodes across 3 seasons (2021–2023).

**What is Light the Night about?**
Three women run a hostess bar in 1980s Taipei as the city modernizes around them — until a murder tied to their past forces them to confront secrets, rival gangs, and the cost of survival in a male-dominated underworld. Ruby Lin stars and produces this period mystery across three seasons.

**Who created Light the Night?**
Light the Night was created by Ruby Lin & Honey Tseng. It is a drama, mystery, crime series from Taiwan, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after Light the Night?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s Netflix hub, or open More Like This.

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