Till the End of the Moon

About this drama

To save a world ravaged by the tyrannical Devil God, immortal cultivator Li Susu travels 500 years into the past to prevent his mortal precursor, Tantai Jin, from awakening. Arriving in the body of aristocratic lady Ye Xiwu, she finds Tantai Jin living as an abused, powerless hostage prince. As she plots to destroy his nascent evil bone, their fates become bound across mortal, dream, and immortal realms in a lethal clash between cosmic destiny and agonizing love.

Who this is for

A must-watch for fans of high-octane, maximum-angst xianxia who love intense enemies-to-lovers dynamics, lavish Dunhuang-inspired aesthetics, and actors inhabiting distinct personas across three lifetimes. Skip it if you need low-conflict communication, a tidy happily-ever-after, or get frustrated by heavy censorship cuts that chop up late-series plot threads.

Our take

Till the End of the Moon is a powerhouse of visual melodrama, electrified by the explosive chemistry between Luo Yunxi and Bai Lu. Luo Yunxi delivers a career-defining turn as Tantai Jin—physically frail, emotionally starved, and dangerously unpredictable—while the vivid Dunhuang fresco color palette and operatic soundtrack set a high benchmark for xianxia production. Its flaws stem from structural overreach and strict 40-episode censorship mandates: critical connective tissue was excised in the final third, leaving the philosophical resolution somewhat rushed. For unapologetic romantic tragedy and sheer aesthetic scale, it remains a defining modern genre milestone.

Pacing & content notes

The opening mortal arc moves at a relentless, addictive clip. The Bo're Dream arc shifts the tone into mythological drama, while the final ten episodes show visible cuts to comply with broadcast length regulations, rushing several character climaxes.

Where to watch

• Rakuten Viki · Official title pageAvailability varies by region; check the platform.

Cast

Directed by Kuk Kok-leung, Wang Haiqi

• Bai Lu
• Chen Duling
• Luo Yunxi

Your Watchlist

Should I watch?

• Assessed as having a strong female lead
• Romance carries the main plot
• Moves quickly, with little filler

• May not suit you if you prefer low angst
• There is a love triangle

Story traits

Romance

9 / 10

Angst

10 / 10

Comedy

2 / 10

Pacing

8 / 10

Traits and editorial notes are researched from published sources with AI assistance and editorially checked (how we review).

Tags

• Action
• Drama
• Romance
• Xianxia
• Enemies to lovers
• Hidden identity
• Political intrigue
• Revenge
• Second chance

Ending

A bittersweet ending with a hopeful final note; reviewers differ on whether it reads as happy or open.

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• Love Between Fairy and Devil
• Ashes of Love
• The Starry Love
• Eternal Love

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