His Shadow, My Light characters
Who's who in His Shadow, My Light, a short drama series of 47 episodes on BingeTube: the 4 main characters as the story introduces them.

Main characters
Aleric
Who they are: Crown Prince of the Sun Dynasty.
In the story: The story begins in the Sun Dynasty's palace, where Crown Prince Aleric is a proud and determined royal figure. Meanwhile, Giovanni, eldest son of High Priest Thorne and Aleric's childhood friend, has fallen into disgrace, living a life of excess and scorn.
First seen: episode 1 (free); also in episode 2 (free) and episode 3 (free).
Giovanni
Who they are: Eldest son of High Priest Thorne, Aleric's childhood friend.
In the story: Meanwhile, Giovanni, eldest son of High Priest Thorne and Aleric's childhood friend, has fallen into disgrace, living a life of excess and scorn. Giovanni struggles with his fall from grace and his complicated relationship with Aleric, who promises to protect him and avenge his mother's disgrace.
High Priest Thorne
Who they are: Giovanni's father and religious leader.
In the story: Meanwhile, Giovanni, eldest son of High Priest Thorne and Aleric's childhood friend, has fallen into disgrace, living a life of excess and scorn.
Shadow Knight
Who they are: Legendary hero of the realm, mysterious identity.
In the story: Aleric is determined to marry the legendary Shadow Knight, a powerful warrior whose true identity is uncertain and rumored to be male.
First seen: episode 1 (free).
Where to start
Watch episode 1 of His Shadow, My Light (episodes 1–5 free).
His Shadow, My Light: the story, episode guide and questions
His Shadow, My Light characters: questions
Who are the main characters in His Shadow, My Light?
Aleric (Crown Prince of the Sun Dynasty); Giovanni (Eldest son of High Priest Thorne, Aleric's childhood friend); High Priest Thorne (Giovanni's father and religious leader); Shadow Knight (Legendary hero of the realm, mysterious identity).
Who is Aleric in His Shadow, My Light?
Crown Prince of the Sun Dynasty. The story begins in the Sun Dynasty's palace, where Crown Prince Aleric is a proud and determined royal figure.
Who is Giovanni in His Shadow, My Light?
Eldest son of High Priest Thorne, Aleric's childhood friend. Meanwhile, Giovanni, eldest son of High Priest Thorne and Aleric's childhood friend, has fallen into disgrace, living a life of excess and scorn.
Who is High Priest Thorne in His Shadow, My Light?
Giovanni's father and religious leader. Meanwhile, Giovanni, eldest son of High Priest Thorne and Aleric's childhood friend, has fallen into disgrace, living a life of excess and scorn.
Who is Shadow Knight in His Shadow, My Light?
Legendary hero of the realm, mysterious identity. Aleric is determined to marry the legendary Shadow Knight, a powerful warrior whose true identity is uncertain and rumored to be male.