English guide · 玉簟秋
The Lament of Autumn schedule, recaps & ending
Cheng Lei plays Yu Changxuan, the playboy fifth son of a warlord family, and Xu Ruo Han plays Ye Pingjun, a student caught up in an attempt on his life. Mango TV's 40-episode drama adapts Ling Xi's 2010 novel, which is famous for its sad ending. We joined mid-run: there's a catch-up for episodes 1–17, full recaps from episode 18, and the ending, novel and cast.
Updated Mon, Oct 26 · Episodes 1–26 out in China · sources on every page
Quick facts
- Chinese title
- 玉簟秋 (Yu Dian Qiu)
- Episodes
- 40 × ~45 min
- Premiere
- Oct 12, 2026 · Mango TV, Hunan TV
- Outside China
- Viki (US), iQIYI, Mango TV International
- Stars
- Cheng Lei, Xu Ruo Han
- Based on
- 玉簟秋 by Ling Xi (灵希)
- Director
- Ju Jue Liang (鞠觉亮)
- Ending
- Drama vs. novel ending
Latest recaps
All episodesRelease schedule in US time
Mango TV releases new episodes at noon Beijing time (UTC+8), which is midnight US Eastern (11pm after US clocks change on Nov 1). VIP members get episodes continuously and SVIP members can watch 2 extra episodes ahead each day, but Mango hasn't published which episode drops on which day, so we don't guess. Hunan TV's nightly broadcast runs a few episodes behind Mango and is listed below. Baidu Baike: synopsis, cast, crew and release rules TVmao: Hunan TV airtimes
| Episodes | China date | US Eastern | US Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep 1–26 | Aired by Mon, Oct 26 | Exact days not confirmed | |
| Ep 27–40 | not confirmed | Mango TV hasn't published these dates yet | |
Hunan TV broadcast (TV channel, behind Mango TV)
Two episodes a night, starting 8:10pm Beijing. No new episodes on Friday Oct 30 or Saturday Oct 31. Later nights are not confirmed yet.
| Episodes | Beijing | US Eastern | US Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep 21–22 | 10/26, 8:10pm | ||
| Ep 23–24 | 10/27, 8:10pm | ||
| Ep 25–26 | 10/28, 8:10pm | ||
| Ep 27–28 | 10/29, 8:10pm | ||
| Ep 29–30 | 11/01, 8:10pm |
Where to watch outside China
Viki streams it in the US (Viki Pass); iQIYI International lists it for the Philippines, Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Singapore; Mango TV International (WeTV is not one of them) carries it too. Other regions and whether overseas episodes keep pace with Mango TV are not confirmed. Viki iQIYI Mango TV International Baidu Baike: synopsis, cast, crew and release rules
Watching in China
Mango TV (app and mgtv.com) in mainland China, where VIP members get episodes first, and Hunan TV's Golden Eagle Theater (金鹰独播剧场) every night at 8:10pm. We don't link to unofficial uploads; they hurt the cast and crew. Baidu Baike: synopsis, cast, crew and release rules
FAQ
How many episodes does The Lament of Autumn have?
40 episodes of about 45 minutes each, according to Baidu Baike.
When do new episodes of The Lament of Autumn come out?
Mango TV updates at noon Beijing time (midnight US Eastern); VIP members get episodes continuously and SVIP members can watch 2 extra a day. Mango hasn't published per-day episode numbers. As of 2026-10-26, episodes 1–26 were out on Mango TV. Hunan TV airs two episodes a night at 8:10pm Beijing, a few episodes behind.
Where can I watch The Lament of Autumn outside China?
Viki in the US, iQIYI International in parts of Southeast and South Asia, and Mango TV International. Availability depends on your region; please use official platforms.
Does The Lament of Autumn have a happy ending?
The novel doesn't: Ye Pingjun dies alone and Yu Changxuan marries someone else. The drama's official synopsis is different: years later the two reunite in wartime and fight side by side. How the final episode plays out is not confirmed until it airs.
Who plays Yu Changxuan and Ye Pingjun?
Cheng Lei (丞磊) plays Yu Changxuan and Xu Ruo Han (徐若晗) plays Ye Pingjun.
Is The Lament of Autumn based on a novel?
Yes: 玉簟秋 by Ling Xi (灵希), serialized on JJWXC in July 2010 and published in print the next month.