# The Long Season (2023) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-long-season/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 91/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 90% |
| Metascore | 81/100 |
| IMDb | 8.6/10 |
| Fan Score | 92% |
| Creator | Xin Shuang |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Seasons | 1 (12 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

The Long Season (2023) is a Crime, Drama, Mystery series created by Xin Shuang, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (91%), Metascore (81/100), IMDb (8.6/10), TMDB fan (92%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 90%.

## Celluloid verdict

Fan Wei and Qin Hao anchor one of the most acclaimed Chinese crime dramas of the streaming era — patient, melancholic, and structurally daring in ways that earned Magnolia recognition alongside flashier hits.

## Synopsis

A retired train driver in a declining industrial city becomes obsessed with a cold case after a dismembered body appears near the tracks — a nonlinear crime puzzle that weaves three timelines across decades of economic collapse, betrayal, and the quiet violence of forgotten men.

## Cast

Fan Wei, Qin Hao, Chen Minghao, Li Gengxi

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Long Season worth watching?**
Yes — The Long Season earns a 88% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 91%, Metascore 81/100, IMDb 8.6/10, TMDB fan 92%. Audience snapshot is separate (90%). Fan Wei and Qin Hao anchor one of the most acclaimed Chinese crime dramas of the streaming era — patient, melancholic, and structurally daring in ways that earned Magnolia recognition alongside flashier hits.

**Why is The Long Season so highly rated?**
The Long Season scores 88% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 91/100, Metacritic 81/100, IMDb 8.6/10 and TMDB fan rating 92%. The separate audience snapshot is 90%. Fan Wei and Qin Hao anchor one of the most acclaimed Chinese crime dramas of the streaming era — patient, melancholic, and structurally daring in ways that earned Magnolia recognition alongside flashier hits. See the full breakdown on the The Long Season series page.

**Is The Long Season on Prime Video?**
No — The Long Season is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is The Long Season on Netflix?**
Yes — The Long Season is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did The Long Season come out?**
The Long Season first aired in 2023 (2023). Created by Xin Shuang; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of The Long Season are there?**
The Long Season has 1 season across 12 episodes (2023). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch The Long Season?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Long Season’s 12 episodes take around 9 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch The Long Season?**
The Long Season streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of The Long Season?**
The Long Season stars Fan Wei, Qin Hao, Chen Minghao, Li Gengxi. Created by Xin Shuang.

**How many episodes are in The Long Season?**
The Long Season has 12 episodes across 1 season (2023).

**What is The Long Season about?**
A retired train driver in a declining industrial city becomes obsessed with a cold case after a dismembered body appears near the tracks — a nonlinear crime puzzle that weaves three timelines across decades of economic collapse, betrayal, and the quiet violence of forgotten men.

**Who created The Long Season?**
The Long Season was created by Xin Shuang. It is a crime, drama, mystery series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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