The Long Night 2020
What is The Long Night?
The Long Night is a 2020 television series that centers on a protracted legal investigation. The premise begins with an ostensibly clear‑cut homicide case in which dozens of witnesses observed the suspect attempting to conceal a
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 16, 2020
- Last aired
- Sep 25, 2020
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- CN
- Networks
- iQiyi
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery, Crime
- Updated
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The Long Night is a 2020 television series that centers on a protracted legal investigation. The premise begins with an ostensibly clear‑cut homicide case in which dozens of witnesses observed the suspect attempting to conceal a
Should you watch it?
“A prosecutor risks everything to uncover the truth behind a seemingly open-and-shut murder case.”
- compelling mystery
- high stakes
- character-driven narrative
- intense subject matter
- heavy tone
Watch it if you enjoy legal dramas that explore hidden injustices and long-term investigations.
The series deals with themes of crime, injustice, and the personal toll of a decade-long pursuit of truth.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Sep 16, 2020
- E2 Episode 2 Sep 16, 2020
- E3 Episode 3 Sep 17, 2020
- E4 Episode 4 Sep 17, 2020
- E5 Episode 5 Sep 18, 2020
- E6 Episode 6 Sep 18, 2020
- E7 Episode 7 Sep 23, 2020
- E8 Episode 8 Sep 23, 2020
- E9 Episode 9 Sep 24, 2020
- E10 Episode 10 Sep 24, 2020
- E11 Episode 11 Sep 25, 2020
- E12 Episode 12 Sep 25, 2020
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
A prosecutor investigates a murder case that appears simple but hides a more shocking injustice.
How long does the investigation last?
The prosecutor spends ten years working to uncover the truth.
What does the prosecutor sacrifice for the case?
He sacrifices his youth, career, reputation, family, and life.
Was the murder case straightforward?
Although there were hundreds of witnesses and a signed confession, the prosecutor discovered the case was not as it appeared.
What is the main conflict?
The murder serves as a cover for a deeper, more significant injustice.