Synopsis
A retired truck driver, his brother-in-law, and the cabbie they grew up with reopen a cold case from a long-vanished northeastern industrial town.
What makes The Long Season worth watching
Widely cited as the best C-drama of the 2020s so far.
The Long Season represents a strong example of china crime from the 2023 production cycle. Chinese studios have spent the past decade refining the kind of long-form storytelling on display here — careful character work, restrained pacing in the early episodes, and a willingness to let emotional beats land without overstatement. The blend of Crime and Mystery elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Fan Wei, Qin Hao, Chen Minghao. It originally aired on iQIYI, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch The Long Season online
You can currently stream The Long Season on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- iQIYI — see all iQIYI Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
Streaming rights for Asian dramas shift constantly. We update each title page when a new platform picks up a series or a contract expires. If a service is geo-locked in your region, see our guide to legitimate options for international drama viewers.
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