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The Long Watch

9.020261 seasonTV SeriesMystery

A millennium-era leak case shaping cross-strait dynamics hides a covert tug-of-war between foreign forces and Chinese agents. In the late 90s, rookie Chunxiao and star agent Ma Qi foil plots together, but as time passes, the case reshapes all involved amid era-defining shifts.

DirectorYao Xiaofeng
WriterWang Xiaoqiang
ProducerZhang Yiyun

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Seasons & Episodes

Next episode
S1 E9 · Episode 9
Airs Wednesday, September 9, 2026
E1
Episode 1
Sep 6, 2026
E2
Episode 2
Sep 6, 2026
E3
Episode 3
Sep 6, 2026
E4
Episode 4
Sep 6, 2026
E5
Episode 5
Sep 7, 2026
E6
Episode 6
Sep 7, 2026
E7
Episode 7
Sep 8, 2026
E8
Episode 8
Sep 8, 2026
E9
Episode 9
Sep 9, 2026
E10
Episode 10
Sep 9, 2026
E11
Episode 11
Sep 10, 2026
E12
Episode 12
Sep 10, 2026
E13
Episode 13
Sep 11, 2026
E14
Episode 14
Sep 11, 2026
E15
Episode 15
Sep 12, 2026
E16
Episode 16
Sep 12, 2026
E17
Episode 17
Sep 13, 2026
E18
Episode 18
Sep 13, 2026
E19
Episode 19
Sep 14, 2026
E20
Episode 20
Sep 14, 2026

Cast · Directed by Yao Xiaofeng

WKWang Kai
Wang Kai
Ma Qi
PYPeng Yuchang
Peng Yuchang
Chun Xiao
OHOu Hao
Ou Hao
Lin Kanshan
ZYZhou Yiran
Zhou Yiran
Jin Lan
ZFZu Feng
Zu Feng
Zhu Yingjia
QTQiu Tian
Qiu Tian
Qiu Tian
LNLawrence Ng
Lawrence Ng
Wen Zongshu

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The Long Watch — streaming FAQ

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No, The Long Watch is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

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Where can I watch The Long Watch for free?

The Long Watch isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons does The Long Watch have?

The Long Watch has 1 season so far. Season 1 is currently airing.

When is the next episode of The Long Watch?

The next episode of The Long Watch — "Episode 9" (Season 1, Episode 9) — airs on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

Are all episodes of The Long Watch out yet?

Not yet — Season 1 of The Long Watch is still airing. The next episode (E9) releases on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

Are all episodes of Season 1 of The Long Watch out yet?

Not yet — 8 of 20 episodes of Season 1 have been released so far. New episodes air weekly; episode 9 arrives Wednesday, September 9, 2026, and the season finale is set for Monday, September 14, 2026. If you're waiting to binge, the full season won't be complete until then.

Is there a Season 2 of The Long Watch?

A Season 2 of The Long Watch hasn't been officially confirmed yet.