The Long Season (2023)

Kernel Score: 94% · 108 ratings

Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

First aired: 2023-04-22

Seasons: 1 · 12 episodes

Where to watch The Long Season

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

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.

The Long Season parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that The Long Season is a Chinese crime drama centered on a decades-old brutal murder investigation, including references to an abusive parent.

  • Violence & scariness: Moderate — Centers on solving a brutal murder, with themes of loss and an abusive parent referenced in the story.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • 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
  • Jiang Qiming as Fu Weijun
  • Liu Lin as Li Qiaoyun
  • Shi Pengyuan as Wang Bei
  • Hou Yansong as Shen Dongliang
  • Diana Lin Xiaojie as Luo Meisu

The Long Season FAQ

Is The Long Season good?

The Long Season has a 94% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 108 audience ratings.

Where can I watch The Long Season?

In the US you can stream The Long Season on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Tubi and buy it from Prime Video.

Is The Long Season OK for kids?

Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Long Season is a Chinese crime drama centered on a decades-old brutal murder investigation, including references to an abusive parent.

What shows are like The Long Season?

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