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The Long Season

The Long Season
★ 8.9/10•2023•1h 7m•14+•Crime•Drama•Mystery
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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.

Xin Shuang · Director

Pan Yiran · Writer

Yu Xiaoqian · Writer

Chen Ji · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 7m
LanguageZH
First Air DateApr 22, 2023

Episodes

Episode 1 - AccidentE172m

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, the police found them to deal with a car accident. Going back to 1998, there was a homicide case at the Hualin Steel Plant.

Apr 22, 2023

Episode 2 - StalkingE262m

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 with Huang Liru at the nurse's station. Shen Mo did not return to the dormitory and was working part-time at a nightclub.

Apr 22, 2023

Episode 3 - Corpse fragmentsE349m

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 failed to win the dance competition. Xu Jie found something terrifying in the swill.

Apr 22, 2023

Episode 4 - ArrestE463m

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 together and decided to investigate the unlicensed car together.

Apr 23, 2023

Episode 5 - ControlE569m

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, and thanked her. Shen Mo met someone waiting for her at the dormitory door.

Apr 24, 2023

Episode 6 - SweaterE666m

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 her love to Shen Mo.

Apr 25, 2023

Episode 7 - ArgueE782m

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 to prove a murder, and left after arguing with Wang Xiang. Gong Biao found something unusual at home.

Apr 26, 2023

Episode 8 - BetrayE863m

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 pass at Shen Mo but was rejected. Shen Mo encountered a drunken Yin Hong in the bus.

Apr 27, 2023

Episode 9 - UnluckE964m

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. Wang Xiang made a new discovery.

Apr 28, 2023

Episode 10 - PlanE1041m

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.

Apr 29, 2023

Episode 11 - Like DreamsE11107m

Like Dreams

Wang Xiang returned to the video hall. Madesheng visited Shen Dongliang at his home. A body was found again by the river.

Apr 30, 2023

Episode 12 - The EndE1274m

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 at the hospital. Wang Xiang finally obtained the truth he wanted.

May 1, 2023

Actors

Fan Wei

Fan Wei

Wang Xiang

Qin Hao

Qin Hao

Gong Biao

Chen Minghao

Chen Minghao

Ma Desheng

Li Gengxi

Li Gengxi

Shen Mo

Liu Yitie

Liu Yitie

Wang Yang

Jiang Qiming

Jiang Qiming

Fu Weijun

Liu Lin

Liu Lin

Li Qiaoyun

Shi Pengyuan

Shi Pengyuan

Wang Bei

Hou Yansong

Hou Yansong

Shen Dongliang

Lin Xiaojie

Lin Xiaojie

Luo Meisu

Wang Jiajia

Wang Jiajia

Huang Liru

Yang Yiwei

Yang Yiwei

Xing Jianchun

Tang Zeng

Tang Zeng

Li Qun

Wang Yidi

Wang Yidi

Yin Hong

Lin Peng

Lin Peng

Professor Wu

Wang Hongmei

Wang Hongmei

Zhao Jing

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