Synopsis
Ling Miaomiao unexpectedly transmigrates into the novel Demon Hunting as the villainous female supporting character and must complete system-assigned tasks to win over the male lead number two, Mu Sheng. During the process of hunting demons and fighting monsters, she embarks on a fantastical journey of redemption.
Overview
Eternal Night Star River is a costume fantasy romance drama produced by Tencent Video and co-produced by Stellar Media, directed by Zhao Yilong. The drama stars Yu Shuxin, Ding Yuxi, Zhu Xudan, and Yang Shize in leading roles, with Chen Duling, Zhong Xintong, Xu Haiqiao, Bao Jianfeng, and others in supporting roles. It holds a Douban rating of 7.6.
This drama is the highest-rated costume fantasy drama of 2024 and is hailed as the first cyberpunk-style costume light comedy. Using a transmigration-into-novel premise as its entry point, it cleverly blends modern elements with an ancient xianxia world, delivering a lighthearted and humorous storyline without lacking depth.
Plot
Ling Miaomiao unexpectedly transmigrates into the novel Demon Hunting, becoming the notorious villainess within the book. To return to her original world, she must complete the tasks assigned by the system—winning over the novel's male lead number two, Mu Sheng.
On the surface, Mu Sheng is a companion of the demon hunter Liu Fuyi, but his true identity is complex, and his heart is filled with contradictions and struggles. During her interactions with Mu Sheng, Ling Miaomiao gradually discovers the soft heart beneath his cold exterior. The two move from testing each other to mutual trust, embarking on a classic redemption story.
In the process of hunting demons and fighting monsters, Ling Miaomiao must not only face various dangerous creatures in the novel world but also deal with challenges and obstacles from other characters. Using her modern perspective and wisdom, she carves out her own path in the ancient xianxia world.
Cast
| Character | Actor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ling Miaomiao | Yu Shuxin | Transmigrator, villainess's counterattack |
| Mu Sheng | Ding Yuxi | Demon hunter, conflicted male lead number two |
| Mu Yao | Zhu Xudan | Mu Sheng's sister |
| Liu Fuyi | Yang Shize | Demon hunter |
| Mirror Demon | Chen Duling | Demon character |
| Murong'er | Zhong Xintong | Special guest actor |
Creative Features
Eternal Night Star River adopts a transmigration-into-novel premise, where the female lead travels into a novel as the villainess and must complete system tasks to return to reality. This setup is relatively novel in costume dramas and has attracted a large number of young viewers.
Director Zhao Yilong has meticulously designed the visual language, maximizing the aesthetics of BE (bad ending). The scenes in the drama are stunningly beautiful, and the costumes and props are exquisitely crafted, creating a unique xianxia world atmosphere.
The plot logic is tight, seamlessly blending elements such as transmigration, system mechanics, demon hunting, and redemption. It is both lighthearted and funny without lacking touching moments. Yu Shuxin's portrayal of the mischievous female lead is perfectly suited, and her chemistry with Ding Yuxi is exceptionally strong.
Broadcast Reception
Eternal Night Star River scored an impressive 9.6 upon its premiere, and its Douban rating stabilized at 7.6, with 160,000 people participating in the rating. This is a remarkable achievement for the ancient costume romance genre, making it the highest-rated costume fantasy drama of 2024.
Some critics believe that this drama is a must-watch in 2024, with an incredibly addictive plot. The chemistry between Yu Shuxin and Ding Yuxi is extremely strong, and their interactions in the drama are sweet without being cloying, deeply loved by the audience.
References
- Douban: https://m.douban.com/movie/subject/35750087/
- Baidu Baike: https://baike.baidu.com/item/永夜星河/63111838
- Tencent Video: https://v.qq.com
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