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The Water Margin

1998Show1 season43 episodesTV-Y

85

ExcellentGoodWatch score

85

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Summary

The trials and tribulations of 108 outlaws during the mid Song Dynasty.

Good for

Friends night
Teens
Binge-friendly

Skip it if

You need an uplifting mood
You want to half-watch while scrolling
Graphic violence bothers you

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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The Water Margin episodes

1 season · 43 episodes

Crew

Directors: Zhang Shaolin
Written by: Ran Ping, Zhengguang Yang, Shi Nai'an
Music by: Zhao Jiping

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Facts

January 8, 1998 · January 29, 1998 · Ended

First aired: January 8, 1998
Last aired: January 29, 1998
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 43 episodes
Age rating: TV-Y
Content: Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama
Original language: Chinese
Made in: China
Available in: 1 country
Keywords: based on novel or book

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Water Margin?"

Questions about The Water Margin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Water Margin?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Water Margin worth watching?

85

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8).

How long does it take to watch The Water Margin?

33 h

About 33 hours: 43 episodes in 1 season of about 46 minutes each, aired from 1998 to 1998.

Will I feel good after watching The Water Margin?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Water Margin plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Water Margin in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.