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The Water Margin (1973)
Overview
The Water Margin, a Japanese TV adaptation of the classic Chinese novel, brings to life the adventures of 108 outlaws during the turbulent Song Dynasty. Central to the narrative is Lin Chung, who finds himself in fierce opposition against the corrupt local official, Kao Chiu. Rich in themes of loyalty and rebellion, this series captures the essence of the original tale through its dynamic characters and intense conflicts. It’s also known for its thought-provoking philosophical musings, like the intriguing quote, "Do not despise the snake for having no horns, for who is to say it will not become a dragon?"
Episodes
E1
Nine Dozen Heroes and One Wicked Man
E2
None Ever Escape Alive
E3
Both at Last Will Reach the Sea
E4
Ever Busy are the Gods of Love
E5
A Treasure of Gold and Jade
E6
Bandits Who Steal Are Executed
E7
How Easy to Die, How Hard to Live
E8
A Man's Only Happiness
E9
A Dutiful Son and the Love of a Brother
E10
Escape Is Not Freedom
E11
The Girl Who Loved the Flower Priest
E12
Kao Chiu Loses His Heart
E13
When Liang Shan Po Robbed the Poor
E1
A Death for Love, More Deaths from Greed
E2
The Bravest Tiger Is First Killed
E3
Heaven Aims the Master's Arrow
E4
The Traps of Love and Hate
E5
A Foolish Sage Who Got Involved
E6
Mourn the Slaughter of So Many
E7
The War to End All Wars
E8
Death of a Great Man
E9
Lin Chung Is Beaten
E10
A Concubine's Dowry
E11
Liang Shan Po and the Millionaire
E12
Knight of the Long Sword
E13
The Dynasty of Kao