---
title: "Night Has Come"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/night-has-come-2023"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 229915
imdb_id: "tt29899652"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 35
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 120
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Night Has Come (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/night-has-come-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Night Has Come is a South Korean television series that premiered in 2023. The series is written by Kang Min-ji and directed by Lim Dae-woong. It features a cast including Lee Jae-in, Kim Woo-seok, Choi Ye-bin, Cha Woo-min, Ahn Ji Ho, and Jung So-ri. The story takes place at Yoo-il High School and involves a class of second-year high school students. According to the plot, the students are trapped in a deadly cursed Mafia game and must play the game to survive while unraveling the mysteries behind the curse. The series is available to stream on various platforms, including Netflix and Prime Video. The show has been described as a mystery teen death game with intense psychological warfare and breathtaking tension. The series has received attention for its cast, particularly Lee Jae-in's performance.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "High school students are forced into a lethal game of Mafia to survive a mysterious curse."

### Why Watch
- high-stakes premise
- mystery elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense themes
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains intense themes related to a deadly game.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, dark, psychological

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Rakuten Viki | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Rakuten Viki | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
Night Has Come is a drama and mystery television series released in 2023. The story follows the tenth-grade students of Yoo II as they go on a school retreat after their midterm, arriving at a secluded retreat center located deep in the mountains. During the trip, a mysterious application is automatically installed on the students' phones, initiating a deadly mafia game. Initially unaware of the danger, the students casually vote for Heo Yul. However, when midnight arrives, Heo Yul dies by suicide, and everyone is plunged into a deep sleep accompanied by a message on their phones stating that night has come. The following day, the discovery of another dead friend leaves the students in confusion, leading them to realize that the mafia game has become real. Trapped in this deadly cursed game, the students of Yoo-il High are forced to participate.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Lim Dae-wung
- **Networks / Studios**: U+ Mobile TV

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Song Byeong-geun** as *Im Eun-chan*
- **Lee Jae-in** as *Lee Yoon-seo*
- **Kim Woo-seok** as *Kim Jun-hee*
- **Choi Ye-bin** as *Oh Jung-won*
- **Park Yoon-ho** as *Heo Yul*
- **Cha Woo-min** as *Ko Kyung-jun*
- **Ahn Ji-ho** as *Jin Da-bum*
- **Jeong So-ri** as *Kim So-mi*
- **Kang Seol** as *Choi Mi-na*
- **Oh Jung-taek** as *Cha Yu-jun*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise?
Students are trapped in a cursed version of the game Mafia.

### Q: What is the setting?
The events take place at Yoo-il High.

### Q: What is the goal?
Students must play the game to survive.

### Q: Is there a mystery?
Yes, the students must unravel the mysteries behind the curse.

### Q: What kind of show is it?
It is a television series involving a deadly game.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Night Has Come - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_Has_Come)
- [Night Has Come (2023) - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/737081-it-s-night)
- [Night Has Come - streaming tv show online - JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/night-has-come)
- [Night Has Come (TV Mini Series 2023) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29899652/)
- [Night Has Come (2023) : Episode Guide, Cast & Ending Explained](https://kdramaworlds.com/k-drama-guide/night-has-come-2023-episode-guide-cast-ending-explained/)
- [Night Has Come (TV Series 2023-2023) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/229915)

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