TV series
Journey to the West
1986–2000, Chinese, on CCTV-1. Created by Jie Yang.
Four pilgrims. One epic.
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.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 41
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2000
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Latest episode
S2 E16: Admiring lanterns in Jinping Prefecture
Aired 23 February 2000
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 9 February 1986
- Last aired
- 23 February 2000
- Network
- CCTV-1
- Original title
- 西游记
- Language
- Chinese
- Country
- China
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-Y
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News & fan talk
What Journey to the West is based on
Journey to the West is based on Journey to the West (1592) by Wu Cheng'en.
1592
Journey to the West
By Wu Cheng'en
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Journey to the West: quick answers
Is Journey to the West worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.4/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Journey to the West are there?
Journey to the West has 2 seasons and 41 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Journey to the West finished?
Yes. Journey to the West ended in 2000, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Journey to the West on?
Journey to the West isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
Journey to the West parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Journey to the West is rated TV-Y. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Journey to the West?
If you liked Journey to the West, try Starsky & Hutch, War of the Worlds, Hardcastle and McCormick.
Who created Journey to the West?
Journey to the West was created by Jie Yang and stars Chi Zhongrui, Zhang Jinlai, Yan Huaili.
What is Journey to the West based on?
Journey to the West is based on Journey to the West (1592) by Wu Cheng'en.