The Long Season
“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.
Where to watch The Long Season in United States
Amazon Prime Video
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Where is The Long Season streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — |
| South Korea | Watcha, TVING | — |
About The Long Season
The Long Season is a 2023 Chinese-language crime, drama and mystery series created by Xin Shuang. The cast is led by Fan Wei, Qin Hao, Chen Minghao. It spans 1 season and 12 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV.
The Long Season was produced by Tencent Penguin Pictures and made in China. It was first aired on April 22, 2023.
- Director
- Xin Shuang
- Created by
- Xin Shuang
- Writers
- Pan Yiran, Yu Xiaoqian, Chen Ji
- First aired
- April 22, 2023
- Last aired
- May 1, 2023
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (12 episodes)
- Network
- Tencent Video
- Country
- China
- Production
- Tencent Penguin Pictures
The Long Season cast & crew
The Long Season was created by Xin Shuang and written by Pan Yiran, Yu Xiaoqian, and Chen Ji.
The cast features Fan Wei as Wang Xiang, Qin Hao as Gong Biao, Chen Minghao as Ma Desheng, Li Gengxi as Shen Mo, Liu Yitie as Wang Yang, and Jiang Qiming as Fu Weijun.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ding Ke and cinematography is by Chao Ming.
Is The Long Season worth watching?
The Long Season holds an audience score of 8.8/10 from 113 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed crime series.
With 1 season and 12 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, The Long Season is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Long Season
In United States, you can stream The Long Season on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Long Season
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
The Long Season — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Long Season in United States?
The Long Season is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Long Season on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Long Season is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Long Season in?
The Long Season is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Long Season are there?
The Long Season has 1 season with 12 episodes in total.
▸What is The Long Season rated?
It holds a 8.8/10 audience score from 113 ratings.
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