Day and Night

Day and Night follows two brothers whose lives are torn apart when a brutal massacre destroys their family. Guan Hongfeng and his twin Guan Hongyu must come to terms with a past that refuses to stay buried. As they push back against a shadowy criminal network, they team up with other investigators and unlikely allies to search for the truth behind the 213 massacre. Each clue pulls them deeper into a web of lies where loyalties collide and danger lurks around every corner. The brothers juggle personal grief with a growing sense of duty, turning a single case into a test of trust, resolve, and survival.

Directed by Liu Yingjian and created by Zhi Wen, Day and Night is a 2017 Chinese crime drama. Pan Yueming stars as the twin brothers, with Wang Longzheng and Liang Yuan in key supporting roles.

Reception hinges on a lean, tense atmosphere and a focus on family duty amid a sprawling conspiracy. The show uses the twin dynamics to explore trust and identity while the investigation methodically reveals how power can twist motive and bend loyalty.

Its moody visuals and measured pace place Day and Night alongside modern Chinese crime dramas that favor mood over frequency. While not a household staple, the show contributes to the genre with a sharp look at family bonds under pressure and the costs of pursuing truth.