The Water Margin (1973) — Where to Watch: Streaming Availability & Viewing Options

First aired: Oct 2, 1973 Episode runtime: 50 min Seasons: 2 Episodes: 26 Status: Ended Rating: 3.2/10 Network: Nippon TV Drama Action & Adventure

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Quick take

The Water Margin leans into Drama conventions while keeping the story easy to follow. Notable cast includes Atsuo Nakamura, Sanae Tsuchida, Kei Satō and Takeshi Ōbayashi. It currently has 2 seasons and 26 episodes. If you are here for vibe and chemistry more than plot gymnastics, this one fits. Viewer ratings sit around 3.2/10, but mileage can vary depending on what you like. Availability can change by region and time—use this page to check current streaming, rental, or purchase options.

Overview

The Water Margin is a Japanese television series based on Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. The novel details the trials and tribulations of 108 outlaws during the Song Dynasty. This adaptation follows Lin Chung and his clashes with the local government official Kao Chiu. The Water Margin is famous for its, sometimes obscure, but memorable philosophical quotes, such as "Do not despise the snake for having no horns,for who is to say it will not become a dragon?""

Cast & crew

Cast: Atsuo Nakamura, Sanae Tsuchida, Kei Satō, Takeshi Ōbayashi, Toshio Kurosawa, Makoto Satō

Streaming Availability

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Seasons & episodes

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1. A Death for Love, More Deaths from Greed

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 1, 1974

2. The Bravest Tiger Is First Killed

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 8, 1974

3. Heaven Aims the Master's Arrow

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 15, 1974

4. The Traps of Love and Hate

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 22, 1974

5. A Foolish Sage Who Got Involved

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 29, 1974

6. Mourn the Slaughter of So Many

Posted by: admin Aired on: Feb 5, 1974

7. The War to End All Wars

Posted by: admin Aired on: Feb 12, 1974

8. Death of a Great Man

Posted by: admin Aired on: Feb 19, 1974

9. Lin Chung Is Beaten

Posted by: admin Aired on: Feb 26, 1974

10. A Concubine's Dowry

Posted by: admin Aired on: Mar 5, 1974

11. Liang Shan Po and the Millionaire

Posted by: admin Aired on: Mar 12, 1974

12. Knight of the Long Sword

Posted by: admin Aired on: Mar 19, 1974

13. The Dynasty of Kao

Posted by: admin Aired on: Mar 26, 1974

FAQ

Is The Water Margin (1973) on streaming?
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How many seasons does it have?
It has 2 seasons (26 episodes).