Bright Eyes in the Dark (2023): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2023, Bright Eyes in the Dark is a drama and action & adventure series.

What it’s about. Lin Luxiao possesses exceptional firefighting skills and extensive experience. He is the head of the Special Operations Station on Heping Road in Beixun City. By a twist of fate, he is chosen to become an instructor for a reality show aimed at promoting firefighting knowledge. During the show, Lin Luxiao coincidentally encounters Nan Chu, a dancer he had rescued from a fire years ago. Nan Chu develops a fondness for Lin Luxiao, but he keeps his distance due to the inherent dangers of his profession. The firefighters of different generations collaborate in rescue operations involving fires, earthquakes, and aerial rescues, raising the level of fire safety in Beixun City. As Nan Chu and Lin Luxiao gradually deepen their understanding of each other, they affirm their feelings. Faced with the most dangerous forest fire, Lin Luxiao and his teammates choose to advance against the flames.

Who’s in it. Bright Eyes in the Dark stars Johnny Huang as Lin Luxiao, Zhang Jingyi as Nan Chu, Tang Xiaotian as Jiang Ge and Zhang Jin as Yu Qilei, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Bright Eyes in the Dark has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bright Eyes in the Dark page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bright Eyes in the Dark tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.