The Long Season_
Original: 漫长的季节
"Look ahead, don't look back."
The 12-episode series follows Wang Xiang, an ex-train driver who had worked his whole life at the steel plant in a fictional small town in North China, as he attempts to solve the mystery behind a brutal murder during the autumn of 1998. For more than 20 years, the murder has haunted him and other people who worked at the steel plant as they struggled to come to terms with the loss they’ve experienced.
Created By
Xin Shuang
Network
Tencent Video
Episodes
12
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
2 countries
Tubi
FREE
2 countries
wavve
1 country
Watcha
1 country
TVING
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
The Long Season has 1 season with 12 episodes spanning 2023.
Rating
With a 8.9/10 rating from 107 votes, The Long Season is considered highly rated.
Year context
The Long Season first aired 3 years ago in 2023.
CAST (16)
Fan Wei
Wang Xiang
Qin Hao
Gong Biao
Chen Minghao
Ma Desheng
Li Gengxi
Shen Mo
Liu Yitie
Wang Yang
Jiang Qiming
Fu Weijun
Liu Lin
Li Qiaoyun
Shi Pengyuan
Wang Bei
Hou Yansong
Shen Dongliang
Diana Lin Xiaojie
Luo Meisu
Wang Jiajia
Huang Liru
Yang Yiwei
Xing Jianchun
Tang Zeng
Li Qun
Wang Yidi
Yin Hong
Lin Peng
Professor Wu
Wang Hongmei
赵静
SEASONS (1 season, 12 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Accident
Gong Biao bought a taxi without telling his wife, but Wang Xiang discovered that the car had been soaked in water. At the same time,…
02
Stalking
Wang Xiang was vomiting continuously in the hospital, and his wife inquired about the cause but did not get any clues. Gong Biao was flirting…
03
Corpse fragments
Wang Xiang asked Huang Liru to plead for Gong Biao, but Huang Liru did not let her brother-in-law interfere. Madesheng was very angry when he…
04
Arrest
Wang Yang's low mood caused great concern for Wang Xiang. The police found another dumping site. Madesheng, Wang Xiang, and Gong Biao had a meal…
05
Control
Wang Xiang found a problem while checking the goods before departure. Wang Yang went to work at the Victoria Ballroom, shared food with Shen Mo,…
06
Sweater
Wang Xiang asked Wang Bei to go to Beijing for the exam alone. Wang Yang bought an imported sweater for Wang Xiang. Wang Yang confessed…
07
Argue
Gong Biao met an acquaintance at the lottery shop. Wang Xiang insisted that Fu Weijun killed Wang Yang. Ma Desheng said that evidence was needed…
08
Betray
Wang Xiang searched for Wang Yang with the help of Qu Bo, while Wang Yang was also looking for Shen Mo. Lu Wenzhong made a…
09
Unluck
Wang Xiang comforted Li Qiaoyun, who was denied retirement. Madesheng and the other two traced to Shen Dongliang's house, but no one answered the door.…
10
Plan
Lu Wenzhong received a mysterious phone call. A worker at the Hualin Steel Factory was frightened while on duty. Yin Hong confronted Shen Mo.
11
Like Dreams
Wang Xiang returned to the video hall. Madesheng visited Shen Dongliang at his home. A body was found again by the river.
12
The End
Ma Desheng suffered from senile dementia, but still managed to sort out the train of thought of the case. Da Niang had a familiar visitor…
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
12
Episodes
67 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Xin Shuang
NETWORKS (1)
Tencent Video
DETAILS
First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
12
Episode Length
67 min/ep
Language
Chinese
Country
Rating
8.9/10 (107 votes)
Popularity
3
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Long Season about?
The 12-episode series follows Wang Xiang, an ex-train driver who had worked his whole life at the steel plant in a fictional small town in North China, as he attempts to solve the mystery behind a brutal murder during the autumn of 1998. For more than 20 years, the murder has haunted him and other people who worked at the steel plant as they struggled to come to terms with the loss they’ve experienced.
Where can I watch The Long Season?
The Long Season is available on Prime Video, Tubi, wavve, Watcha, TVING. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Long Season have?
The Long Season has 1 season with 12 episodes total.
Who created The Long Season?
The Long Season was created by Xin Shuang.
Who stars in The Long Season?
The cast of The Long Season includes Fan Wei, Qin Hao, Chen Minghao, Li Gengxi, Liu Yitie.
What is the rating of The Long Season?
The Long Season has a rating of 8.9 out of 10 based on 107 votes on TMDB.
Is The Long Season still running?
The Long Season has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (3)
Drama
Mystery
Crime
