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The Best Episodes of The Long Season

Every episode of The Long Season ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Long Season!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Long Season Season 1 Episode 11 - Like Dreams
    9.2/10(56 votes)

    #1 - Like Dreams

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Long Season Season 1 Episode 12 - The End
    9.1/10(55 votes)

    #2 - The End

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Long Season Season 1 Episode 10 - Plan
    9.0/10(43 votes)

    #3 - Plan

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Long Season Season 1 Episode 9 - Unluck
    8.9/10(41 votes)

    #4 - Unluck

    S1:E9

    Wang Xiang comforted Li Qiaoyun, who was denied retirement. Madesheng and the other two traced to Shen Dongliang's house, but no one answered the door. Wang Xiang made a new discovery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Long Season Season 1 Episode 8 - Betray
    8.7/10(39 votes)

    #5 - Betray

    S1:E8

    Wang Xiang searched for Wang Yang with the help of Qu Bo, while Wang Yang was also looking for Shen Mo. Lu Wenzhong made a pass at Shen Mo but was rejected. Shen Mo encountered a drunken Yin Hong in the bus.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Long Season Season 1 Episode 2 - Stalking
    8.6/10(43 votes)

    #6 - Stalking

    S1:E2

    Wang Xiang was vomiting continuously in the hospital, and his wife inquired about the cause but did not get any clues. Gong Biao was flirting with Huang Liru at the nurse's station. Shen Mo did not return to the dormitory and was working part-time at a nightclub.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Long Season Season 1 Episode 7 - Argue
    8.6/10(40 votes)

    #7 - Argue

    S1:E7

    Gong Biao met an acquaintance at the lottery shop. Wang Xiang insisted that Fu Weijun killed Wang Yang. Ma Desheng said that evidence was needed to prove a murder, and left after arguing with Wang Xiang. Gong Biao found something unusual at home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Long Season Season 1 Episode 1 - Accident
    8.5/10(46 votes)

    #8 - Accident

    S1:E1

    Gong Biao bought a taxi without telling his wife, but Wang Xiang discovered that the car had been soaked in water. At the same time, the police found them to deal with a car accident. Going back to 1998, there was a homicide case at the Hualin Steel Plant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Long Season Season 1 Episode 6 - Sweater
    8.5/10(42 votes)

    #9 - Sweater

    S1:E6

    Wang Xiang asked Wang Bei to go to Beijing for the exam alone. Wang Yang bought an imported sweater for Wang Xiang. Wang Yang confessed her love to Shen Mo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Long Season Season 1 Episode 5 - Control
    8.4/10(40 votes)

    #10 - Control

    S1:E5

    Wang Xiang found a problem while checking the goods before departure. Wang Yang went to work at the Victoria Ballroom, shared food with Shen Mo, and thanked her. Shen Mo met someone waiting for her at the dormitory door.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Long Season Season 1 Episode 3 - Corpse fragments
    8.2/10(40 votes)

    #11 - Corpse fragments

    S1:E3

    Wang Xiang asked Huang Liru to plead for Gong Biao, but Huang Liru did not let her brother-in-law interfere. Madesheng was very angry when he failed to win the dance competition. Xu Jie found something terrifying in the swill.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Long Season Season 1 Episode 4 - Arrest
    8.1/10(39 votes)

    #12 - Arrest

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Like Dreams" is the best rated episode of "The Long Season". It scored 9.2/10 based on 56 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/30/2023. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The End".