Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: CCTV-1
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.4/10
Journey to the West
Overview
Journey to the West is a Chinese television series adapted from the classical novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on CCTV in China on 1 October 1986. The series became an instant classic in China and is still being praised as the best and most authentic interpretation of the novel. Unadapted portions of the original story were later covered in the second season, which was released in 1999.
This production, originally released in 1986, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Action & Adventure, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.4 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- β’ Explores themes within Action & Adventure and Drama.
- β’ Produced in China.
- β’ Original Language: Mandarin.
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Seasons
Journey To The West 1986
25 Episodes β’ Aired 1986-02-09
The show follows the epic journey of the monk Tang Sanzang and his three disciples-Sun Wukong (the Monkey King), Zhu Bajie (Pigsy), and Sha Wujing (Sandy)-as they travel westward in search of Buddhist scriptures.
Journey To The West 2000
16 Episodes β’ Aired 2000-02-08
No season overview provided for this season.
