Journey to the West 1996
What is Journey to the West?
Journey to the West is a Hong Kong television series that adapts the classic Chinese novel of the same name. Produced by TVB, the drama‑action‑adventure and sci‑fi‑fantasy series premiered on the TVB Jade channel in November 1996 and ran for thirty episodes, concluding on 27 December 1996
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 72
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 18, 1996
- Last aired
- Dec 22, 1998
- Original language
- CN
- Origin
- HK
- Networks
- TVB Jade
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 72 episodes and an average 44-minute runtime.
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Overview
Journey to the West is a Hong Kong television series that adapts the classic Chinese novel of the same name. Produced by TVB, the drama‑action‑adventure and sci‑fi‑fantasy series premiered on the TVB Jade channel in November 1996 and ran for thirty episodes, concluding on 27 December 1996
Should you watch it?
“A classic Hong Kong adaptation of the legendary Chinese novel follows a monk and his supernatural companions on a perilous pilgrimage.”
- faithful adaptation of beloved source material
- strong ensemble cast with memorable performances
- blend of action, comedy and spiritual themes
- dated production values by modern standards
- sequel features different lead actor due to contractual issues
you enjoy mythological adventures with rich character dynamics and classic storytelling.
Suitable for general audiences with fantastical elements and moderate action.
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Season 1 · 30 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Stone Monkey Breaks Free from the Rock Mytharc Nov 18, 1996
- E2 Tian Peng and Wu Gang Compete for Chang’e Core Nov 19, 1996
- E3 Wukong’s Death Approaches Core Nov 20, 1996
- E4 Wukong Is Punished Core Nov 21, 1996
- E5 Wukong Cannot Escape the Buddha’s Five-Finger Mountain Core Nov 22, 1996
- E6 Tian Peng Falls into the Realm of Beasts Core Nov 25, 1996
- E7 Tripitaka Takes Wukong and Bajie as Disciples Core Nov 26, 1996
- E8 Wukong Fails to Borrow the Fan Core Nov 27, 1996
- E9 The Dream Demon Causes Trouble Core Nov 28, 1996
- E10 Red Boy Is Manipulated by the Dream Demon Core Nov 29, 1996
- E11 Wukong Nears Death Core Dec 2, 1996
- E12 Red Boy Reaches Enlightenment Core Dec 3, 1996
- E13 Tang Sanzang Is Ambushed Core Dec 4, 1996
- E14 Wukong Is Expelled by His Master Core Dec 5, 1996
- E15 The White-Bone Demon Is Defeated Core Dec 6, 1996
- E16 Bajie’s Mortal Desires Remain Core Dec 9, 1996
- E17 Bajie Attempts to Hang Himself Core Dec 10, 1996
- E18 Wukong Bets with the Three Demons Core Dec 11, 1996
- E19 The Three Demons Are Defeated and Killed Core Dec 12, 1996
- E20 Tang Sanzang Meets the Spider Spirits Core Dec 13, 1996
- E21 Shishi’s Past Love Story Core Dec 16, 1996
- E22 En’en Falls in Love with Wukong Core Dec 17, 1996
- E23 Shishi Willingly Lets Herself Be Used Mytharc Dec 18, 1996
- E24 The Real and Fake Tang Sanzang Core Dec 19, 1996
- E25 En’en Sacrifices Herself for Love Mytharc Dec 20, 1996
- E26 Tang Sanzang Collapses Core Dec 23, 1996
- E27 Tang Sanzang Is Crowned Queen Core Dec 24, 1996
- E28 The Master and Disciples Become Pregnant Core Dec 25, 1996
- E29 Do the Four Disciples Have a Child? Mytharc Dec 26, 1996
- E30 Tang Sanzang Enlightens the Flying Tiger Mytharc Dec 27, 1996
Season 2 · 42 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 26, 1998
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 27, 1998
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 28, 1998
- E4 Episode 4 Core Oct 29, 1998
- E5 Episode 5 Core Oct 30, 1998
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 2, 1998
- E7 Episode 7 Core Nov 3, 1998
- E8 Episode 8 Core Nov 4, 1998
- E9 Episode 9 Core Nov 5, 1998
- E10 Episode 10 Core Nov 6, 1998
- E11 Episode 11 Core Nov 9, 1998
- E12 Episode 12 Core Nov 10, 1998
- E13 Episode 13 Core Nov 11, 1998
- E14 Episode 14 Core Nov 12, 1998
- E15 Episode 15 Core Nov 13, 1998
- E16 Episode 16 Core Nov 16, 1998
- E17 Episode 17 Core Nov 17, 1998
- E18 Episode 18 Core Nov 18, 1998
- E19 Episode 19 Core Nov 19, 1998
- E20 Episode 20 Core Nov 20, 1998
- E21 Episode 21 Core Nov 23, 1998
- E22 Episode 22 Core Nov 24, 1998
- E23 Episode 23 Core Nov 25, 1998
- E24 Episode 24 Core Nov 26, 1998
- E25 Episode 25 Core Nov 27, 1998
- E26 Episode 26 Core Nov 30, 1998
- E27 Episode 27 Core Dec 1, 1998
- E28 Episode 28 Core Dec 2, 1998
- E29 Episode 29 Core Dec 3, 1998
- E30 Episode 30 Core Dec 4, 1998
- E31 Episode 31 Core Dec 7, 1998
- E32 Episode 32 Core Dec 8, 1998
- E33 Episode 33 Core Dec 9, 1998
- E34 Episode 34 Core Dec 10, 1998
- E35 Episode 35 Core Dec 11, 1998
- E36 Episode 36 Core Dec 14, 1998
- E37 Episode 37 Core Dec 15, 1998
- E38 Episode 38 Core Dec 16, 1998
- E39 Episode 39 Core Dec 17, 1998
- E40 Episode 40 Core Dec 18, 1998
- E41 Episode 41 Mytharc Dec 21, 1998
- E42 Episode 42 Mytharc Dec 22, 1998
Frequently asked questions
Is this based on a book?
Yes, it is adapted from the classical Chinese novel Journey to the West.
Why is the Monkey King played by a different actor in the sequel?
Dicky Cheung, who played the role originally, had contract issues with TVB.
How many episodes are there?
The original series aired in 1996, followed by a sequel in 1998.
Is there a third series?
Dicky Cheung later reprised his role in The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra.
Where was it filmed?
The series was produced by TVB and filmed in Hong Kong.
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