The Water Margin

·1973 ·2 Seasons ·Drama ·Action & Adventure

The Water Margin, a Japanese TV adaptation of the classic Chinese novel, brings to life the adventures of 108 outlaws during the turbulent Song Dynasty. Central to the narrative is Lin Chung, who finds himself in fierce opposition against the corrupt local official, Kao Chiu. Rich in themes of loyalty and rebellion, this series captures the essence of the original tale through its dynamic characters and intense conflicts. It’s also known for its thought-provoking philosophical musings, like the intriguing quote, "Do not despise the snake for having no horns, for who is to say it will not become a dragon?"

Play Similars

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1 Season 1 13 ep
1
Nine Dozen Heroes and One Wicked Man
Nine Dozen Heroes and One Wicked Man
1973-10-02
2
None Ever Escape Alive
None Ever Escape Alive
1973-10-09
3
Both at Last Will Reach the Sea
Both at Last Will Reach the Sea
1973-10-16
4
Ever Busy are the Gods of Love
Ever Busy are the Gods of Love
1973-10-23
5
A Treasure of Gold and Jade
A Treasure of Gold and Jade
1973-10-30
6
Bandits Who Steal Are Executed
Bandits Who Steal Are Executed
1973-11-06
7
How Easy to Die, How Hard to Live
How Easy to Die, How Hard to Live
1973-11-13
8
A Man's Only Happiness
A Man's Only Happiness
1973-11-20
9
A Dutiful Son and the Love of a Brother
A Dutiful Son and the Love of a Brother
1973-11-27
10
Escape Is Not Freedom
Escape Is Not Freedom
1973-12-04
11
The Girl Who Loved the Flower Priest
The Girl Who Loved the Flower Priest
1973-12-11
12
Kao Chiu Loses His Heart
Kao Chiu Loses His Heart
1973-12-18
13
When Liang Shan Po Robbed the Poor
When Liang Shan Po Robbed the Poor
1973-12-25
1
A Death for Love, More Deaths from Greed
A Death for Love, More Deaths from Greed
1974-01-01
2
The Bravest Tiger Is First Killed
The Bravest Tiger Is First Killed
1974-01-08
3
Heaven Aims the Master's Arrow
Heaven Aims the Master's Arrow
1974-01-15
4
The Traps of Love and Hate
The Traps of Love and Hate
1974-01-22
5
A Foolish Sage Who Got Involved
A Foolish Sage Who Got Involved
1974-01-29
6
Mourn the Slaughter of So Many
Mourn the Slaughter of So Many
1974-02-05
7
The War to End All Wars
The War to End All Wars
1974-02-12
8
Death of a Great Man
Death of a Great Man
1974-02-19
9
Lin Chung Is Beaten
Lin Chung Is Beaten
1974-02-26
10
A Concubine's Dowry
A Concubine's Dowry
1974-03-05
11
Liang Shan Po and the Millionaire
Liang Shan Po and the Millionaire
1974-03-12
12
Knight of the Long Sword
Knight of the Long Sword
1974-03-19
13
The Dynasty of Kao
The Dynasty of Kao
1974-03-26

Actors

Atsuo Nakamura
Atsuo Nakamura
Acting
Sanae Tsuchida
Sanae Tsuchida
Acting
KS
Kei Sat?
Acting
T?
Takeshi ?bayashi
Acting
Toshio Kurosawa
Toshio Kurosawa
Acting
MS
Makoto Sat?
Acting
Teruhiko Aoi
Teruhiko Aoi
Acting
Isamu Nagato
Isamu Nagato
Acting
DH
Daijir? Harada
Acting

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