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The Long River

7.820221 seasonTV SeriesDrama

During the fifteenth year of Emperor Kang Xi's reign, a catastrophic Yellow River flood devastates the empire. To save his people, Kang Xi recruits brilliant minds through civil service exams, including the innovative Chen Huang, to confront the crisis and restore hope.

DirectorZhang Ting
WriterZhang Ting

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Nov 11, 2022
E2
Episode 2
Nov 11, 2022
E3
Episode 3
Nov 11, 2022
E4
Episode 4
Nov 11, 2022
E5
Episode 5
Nov 11, 2022
E6
Episode 6
Nov 11, 2022
E7
Episode 7
Nov 11, 2022
E8
Episode 8
Nov 12, 2022
E9
Episode 9
Nov 13, 2022
E10
Episode 10
Nov 14, 2022
E11
Episode 11
Nov 14, 2022
E12
Episode 12
Nov 15, 2022
E13
Episode 13
Nov 15, 2022
E14
Episode 14
Nov 16, 2022
E15
Episode 15
Nov 16, 2022
E16
Episode 16
Nov 17, 2022
E17
Episode 17
Nov 17, 2022
E18
Episode 18
Nov 18, 2022
E19
Episode 19
Nov 18, 2022
E20
Episode 20
Nov 19, 2022
E21
Episode 21
Nov 19, 2022
E22
Episode 22
Nov 20, 2022
E23
Episode 23
Nov 20, 2022
E24
Episode 24
Nov 21, 2022
E25
Episode 25
Nov 21, 2022
E26
Episode 26
Nov 22, 2022
E27
Episode 27
Nov 22, 2022
E28
Episode 28
Nov 23, 2022
E29
Episode 29
Nov 23, 2022
E30
Episode 30
Nov 24, 2022
E31
Episode 31
Nov 24, 2022
E32
Episode 32
Nov 25, 2022
E33
Episode 33
Nov 25, 2022
E34
Episode 34
Nov 26, 2022
E35
Episode 35
Nov 26, 2022
E36
Episode 36
Nov 27, 2022
E37
Episode 37
Nov 27, 2022
E38
Episode 38
Nov 28, 2022
E39
Episode 39
Nov 29, 2022
E40
Episode 40
Nov 29, 2022

Cast · Directed by Zhang Ting

LJLuo Jin
Luo Jin
Kang Xi
YFYin Fang
Yin Fang
Chen Huang
HZHuang Zhizhong
Huang Zhizhong
Jin Fu
XMXi Meijuan
Xi Meijuan
Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang
LGLiang Guanhua
Liang Guanhua
Suo Etu
SKSu Ke
Su Ke
Yu Zhenjia
LSLu Siyu
Lu Siyu
Gao Shiqi
GLGong Lei
Gong Lei
Ming Zhu

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The Long River — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Long River?

The Long River is streaming on Rakuten Viki in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Long River on Netflix?

No, The Long River is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Rakuten Viki.

Is The Long River on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Long River isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Rakuten Viki instead.

Where can I watch The Long River for free?

The Long River is available to stream free (with ads) on Rakuten Viki in United States.

How many seasons are in The Long River?

The Long River has 1 season in total (40 episodes). The series concluded in 2022.

Are all episodes of The Long River out yet?

Yes — all 40 episodes across 1 season of The Long River are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Long River?

No — The Long River ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.