TV series

The Sun in the Dark

2025 · 1 season

A lush, fate-bound fantasy romance that sweeps you into celestial intrigue and quiet sacrifice, earnest and a little melancholy.

Overview: Branded a demon since birth, Bai Xiaoying seeks immortality to avenge her father. Bound to the Night God Ye Chenyuan, she uncovers a celestial plot and, through sacrifice and love, fights to restore peace to the heavens.
How it feels: Romantic, dark, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Revenge, love, fate, identity
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: romanticstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
love
fate
identity
justice
Places: fantasy world
Era: timeless
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Genres: drama
Created by: Hui Yu
Starring: Boogie Wang, Qi Yuchen, Xiang Xin, Chu Zijun, Guo Xinyu, Zeng Xitang, Wang Shuo, Yin Rui
Length: 1 seasons, 24 episodes
Network: Tencent Video
Country: China
Languages: Mandarin