TV series
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
1994, Chinese, on CCTV-1. Created by Wang Fulin.
Eastward rolls the Yangtze, heroes washed away by time.
Adapted from the classical 14th century novel of the same title by Luo Guanzhong, Romance of the Three Kingdoms is part historical, part legend, and part mythical – romanticises and dramatises the lives of feudal lords and their retainers, who tried to replace the dwindling Han dynasty or restore it. The focus is mainly on the three power blocs that emerged from the remnants of the Han dynasty, and would eventually form the three states of Cao Wei, Shu Han, and Eastern Wu.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 84
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 1994
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Latest episode
S1 E84: Three Divided United by Jin
Aired 3 December 1994
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 10 February 1994
- Last aired
- 3 December 1994
- Network
- CCTV-1
- Original title
- 三国演义
- Language
- Chinese
- Country
- China
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- NR
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News & fan talk
What Romance of the Three Kingdoms is based on
Romance of the Three Kingdoms is based on The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a 1350 novel by Luo Guanzhong.
Novel · 1350
The Romance of the Three Kingdoms
By Luo Guanzhong
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms: quick answers
Is Romance of the Three Kingdoms worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 9.1/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Romance of the Three Kingdoms are there?
Romance of the Three Kingdoms has 1 season and 84 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Romance of the Three Kingdoms finished?
Yes. Romance of the Three Kingdoms ended in 1994, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Romance of the Three Kingdoms on?
Romance of the Three Kingdoms isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
Romance of the Three Kingdoms parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Romance of the Three Kingdoms is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Romance of the Three Kingdoms?
If you liked Romance of the Three Kingdoms, try The Princess Weiyoung, Pursuit of Jade, Shōgun.
Who created Romance of the Three Kingdoms?
Romance of the Three Kingdoms was created by Wang Fulin and stars Tang Guoqiang, Sun Yanjun, Bao Guo-an.
What is Romance of the Three Kingdoms based on?
Romance of the Three Kingdoms is based on The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a 1350 novel by Luo Guanzhong.