The Water Margin Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1998 · CCTV-1 · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-Y
Frequently Asked Questions About The Water Margin
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does The Water Margin have?
The Water Margin has 1 season and 43 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on January 8, 1998 to January 29, 1998.
Is The Water Margin renewed, ended, or canceled?
The Water Margin has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch The Water Margin?
It takes 32h 58m (1978 minutes) to watch the complete run of The Water Margin. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 17 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 33 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 17 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of The Water Margin?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 1 ("Gao Qiu's Rise to Prominence"), which holds an outstanding rating of 10/10 based on 1 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch The Water Margin?
The Water Margin is available for streaming on Digital on-demand platforms & broadcast archives. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for The Water Margin?
The Water Margin has an official content rating of TV-Y.
Who are the lead actors in The Water Margin?
The primary ensemble cast includes Li Xuejian as 宋江 (age 72), Ning Xiaozhi as 吴用 (age 72), Li Dongguo as 阮小七 (age 65), Liu Weihua as 阮小二 (age 69).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Li Xuejian | 宋江 | 72 |
| Ning Xiaozhi | 吴用 | 72 |
| Li Dongguo | 阮小七 | 65 |
| Liu Weihua | 阮小二 | 69 |
| Zhao Xiaorui | 李逵 | 70 |
| Hengping Zhang | 阮小五 | 68 |
| Ding Haifeng | 武松 | 57 |
| Zhou Yemang | 林冲 | 69 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for The Water Margin are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.