Series synopsis
The Longest Day in Chang'an, also known as 长安十二时辰 is a Chinese mystery action & adventure television series that premiered on Youku on June 27, 2019. It ended on August 12, 2019. It was created by Ma Boyong. It stars Lei Jiayin, Jackson Yee, Zhou Yiwei and Rayzha Alimjan.
Chang'an. The city of Eternal Peace. China's ancient imperial capital and the world's most magnificent metropolis. Its treasures and wealth are now under siege from a mysterious army. In 24 hours the enemies will launch a devastating attack. While the nobles panic and flee, the city's most notorious criminal will be its savior!
Premise
Chang'an. The city of Eternal Peace. China's ancient imperial capital and the world's most magnificent metropolis. Its treasures and wealth are now under siege from a mysterious army. In 24 hours the enemies will launch a devastating attack. While the nobles panic and flee, the city's most notorious criminal will be its savior!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lei Jiayin as Zhang Xiaojing
- Jackson Yee as Li Bi
- Zhou Yiwei as Long Bo
- Rayzha Alimjan as Tan Qi
- Han Tongsheng as He Zhizheng
- Li Yuan as Yu Chang
- Wang Herun as Wen Ran
- Lu Fangsheng as Yao Runeng
Supporting cast
- Jiang Yi as Ding Laosan
- Djimon Hounsou as Ge Lao
- Yu Ailei as Yuan Zai
- Ai Ru as Wang Yunxiu
- Cai Lu as Cui Qi
- Zhao Wei as Xu Bin
- Feng Jiayi as Emperor
- Lü Liang as Guo Lishi
- Wu Xiaoliang as Cao Poyan
- Xu Lu as Yan Yuhuan
- Gao Ye as Li Xiangxiang
- Zhou Lula as Li Yu
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 48 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 48 | June 27, 2019 | August 12, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Time of Great Waste Operatives of Wolf Squad make plans to strike Chang'an city on the eve of the Lantern Festival; Li Bi is given orders to apprehend them. |
June 27, 2019 |
| 2 |
The Sun at Its Highest Cui Qi discloses Li Bi's true motive to Zhang Xiaojing; Tugelu takes a boy hostage, claiming to have the map of Chang'an. |
June 27, 2019 |
| 3 |
Yin and Yang Intertwined Mayor Ji Wen learns of the Crown Prince's wrongdoings; Lin Jiulang wants to do whatever possible to remove the prince as heir to the throne. |
June 27, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Youku |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 27, 2019 |
| Last aired | August 12, 2019 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Thursday at 20:00:00 |