The Long Season — 2023-2023 · 1 season · 12 eps

★ 8.8

The Long Season

Name: The Long Season
Genre: Crime, Drama, Family
Released: 2023
Rating: 8.8

2023-2023 1 season 12 episodes

★ 8.8 (1,603 votes) Top 8%

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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.

Episode Ratings Grid

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E11

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E12

9.1

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Episode Power Rankings

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🏆 Top Episodes

#1 9.2

S1E11 Episode #1.11

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

S1E12 9.1

Episode #1.12

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.

S1E10 9.0

Episode #1.10

Lu Wenzhong received a mysterious phone call. A worker at the Hualin Steel Factory was frightened while on duty. Yin Hong confronted Shen Mo.

4. S1E9 "Episode #1.9" 8.9
5. S1E8 "Episode #1.8" 8.7
6. S1E2 "Episode #1.2" 8.6
7. S1E7 "Episode #1.7" 8.6
8. S1E1 "Episode #1.1" 8.5
9. S1E6 "Episode #1.6" 8.5
10. S1E5 "Episode #1.5" 8.4

📉 Bottom Episodes

#12

S1E4 8.1

Episode #1.4

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.

11. S1E3 "Episode #1.3" 8.2
10. S1E5 "Episode #1.5" 8.4
9. S1E6 "Episode #1.6" 8.5
8. S1E1 "Episode #1.1" 8.5

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Episode Engagement

Vote count shows how many people cared enough to rate. High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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6 Standouts

0 Infamous

6 Hidden Gems

0 Forgettable

Top Standout: S1E11 Episode #1.11

Best Hidden Gem: S1E9 Episode #1.9

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