Generation to Generation () is a 2026 Chinese wuxia television series written by Shao Sihan, directed by , and starring Zhou Yiran and Bao Shangen. The series is adapted from the web novel Ten Years of Lamplight in the Rainy Nights of Jianghu by , the series follows the interactions between a masterâÂÂapprentice duo as they navigate the internal conflicts and history of the jianghu. The series premiered on Tencent Video on February 22, 2026.
The series follows Cai Zhao, a member of the Qingque Sect, and Mu Qingyan, a young master investigating his family's history. The narrative centers on their attempts to resolve historical conflicts between different martial arts factions while uncovering secrets involving their respective lineages.
The series was officially announced on June 19, 2023, during Tencent Video's annual press conference. The production is an adaptation of a novel Ten Years of Lamplight in the Rainy Nights of Jianghu by , who previously written The Story of Ming Lan and Love Like the Galaxy. General director and screenwriter Shao Sihan previously collaborated on The Double; Lü's portfolio also includes the 2015 series Go Princess Go. Guo Feng is the co-director and Li Xing is the producer.
In June 2024, the production team confirmed Zhou Yiran and Bao Shangen as the lead actors. A secondary announcement on October 18, 2024, disclosed the supporting cast and guest performers, including Peter Sheng, Wan Peng, and Li Yunrui.
Principal photography took place at Hengdian World Studios and in Sichuan province. The series officially wrapped production on January 14, 2025.
The series released on Tencent Video and its international platform, WeTV, on February 22, 2026.
In July 2025, a stunt double using the pseudonym "Dog Tail" alleged she sustained a serious head injury during filming in September 2024. She stated the injury was caused by equipment failure and that the production team did not provide medical care or compensation in the following ten months.