# Bright Eyes in the Dark (2023) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/bright-eyes-in-the-dark/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 80% |
| Critic Score | 80% |
| Audience Score | 84% |
| Metascore | 70/100 |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Fan Score | 86% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama, Action & Adventure |
| Seasons | 1 (40 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Bright Eyes in the Dark (2023) is a Drama, Action & Adventure series created by Unknown, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 80% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (80%), audience ratings (84%), Metascore (70/100), IMDb (7.8/10), and fan ratings (86%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Zhang Linghe mystery-romance turn — mid-career credit bridging youth and costume leads.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Zhang Linghe, Johnny Huang, Zhang Jingyi, Tang Xiaotian, Zhang Jin, Lu Siyu, Li Mingjun, Zhang Duohan, Chen Kang, Yu Li

## Most searched questions

**Is Bright Eyes in the Dark worth watching?**
Yes — Bright Eyes in the Dark earns a 80% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 80%, audience 84%, Metascore 70/100, IMDb 7.8/10, and fan 86%. Zhang Linghe mystery-romance turn — mid-career credit bridging youth and costume leads.

**Why is Bright Eyes in the Dark so highly rated?**
Bright Eyes in the Dark scores 80% because all five independent sources agree: critics 80%, audiences 84%, Metacritic 70/100, IMDb 7.8/10 and fan ratings 86%. Zhang Linghe mystery-romance turn — mid-career credit bridging youth and costume leads. See the full breakdown on the Bright Eyes in the Dark series page.

**Is Bright Eyes in the Dark on Netflix?**
No — Bright Eyes in the Dark is not on Netflix. It streams on iQIYI, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Bright Eyes in the Dark come out?**
Bright Eyes in the Dark first aired in 2023 (2023). Created by Unknown; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Bright Eyes in the Dark are there?**
Bright Eyes in the Dark has 1 season across 40 episodes (2023). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Bright Eyes in the Dark?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Bright Eyes in the Dark’s 40 episodes take roughly 30 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Bright Eyes in the Dark?**
Bright Eyes in the Dark streams on iQIYI in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Bright Eyes in the Dark?**
Bright Eyes in the Dark stars Zhang Linghe, Johnny Huang, Zhang Jingyi, Tang Xiaotian, Zhang Jin, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in Bright Eyes in the Dark?**
Bright Eyes in the Dark has 40 episodes across 1 season (2023).

**What is Bright Eyes in the Dark 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 deve…

**Who created Bright Eyes in the Dark?**
Bright Eyes in the Dark was created by Unknown. It is a drama, action & adventure series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after Bright Eyes in the Dark?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s iQIYI hub, or open More Like This.

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