The Long Season
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Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 12 Episodes
67 min per episode
2023 – 2023
Premiered: Sat, Apr 22, 2023
Xin ShuangLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 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 at the hospital. Wang Xiang finally obtained the truth he wanted.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Long Season (Chinese)
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-30
Cast & Creators
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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
Lin Xiao Jie
Luo Meisu
Wang Jiajia
Huang Liru
Yang Yiwei
Xing Jianchun
Tang Zeng
Li Qun
Wang Yidi
Yin Hong
Lin Peng
Professor Wu
Wang Hongmei
Zhao Jing
Zhang Jingchu
Shen Mo (adult)
Ren Suxi
Sister Xu
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xin Shuang
Pan Yiran, Yu Xiaoqian, Chen Ji
Ding Ke
Chao Ming
Department Leadership Roster
Xin Shuang
Director
Pan Yiran
Writer
Yu Xiaoqian
Writer
Chen Ji
Writer
Ding Ke
Original Music Composer
Chao Ming
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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14+: 14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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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.
How many seasons does The Long Season have?
The Long Season comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Long Season?
Key cast members in The Long Season include Fan Wei, Qin Hao, Chen Minghao, Li Gengxi, Liu Yitie.
Who created or directed The Long Season?
The Long Season was developed and directed by Xin Shuang.