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The Water Margin

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The Water Margin is a Japanese television series based on Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. The novel details the trials and tribulations of 108 outlaws during the Song Dynasty. This adaptation…

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
A Death for Love, More Deaths from Greed
Jan 1, 1974
E2
The Bravest Tiger Is First Killed
Jan 8, 1974
E3
Heaven Aims the Master's Arrow
Jan 15, 1974
E4
The Traps of Love and Hate
Jan 22, 1974
E5
A Foolish Sage Who Got Involved
Jan 29, 1974
E6
Mourn the Slaughter of So Many
Feb 5, 1974
E7
The War to End All Wars
Feb 12, 1974
E8
Death of a Great Man
Feb 19, 1974
E9
Lin Chung Is Beaten
Feb 26, 1974
E10
A Concubine's Dowry
Mar 5, 1974
E11
Liang Shan Po and the Millionaire
Mar 12, 1974
E12
Knight of the Long Sword
Mar 19, 1974
E13
The Dynasty of Kao
Mar 26, 1974

Cast

ANAtsuo Nakamura
Atsuo Nakamura
Lin Chung
STSanae Tsuchida
Sanae Tsuchida
Hu San-Niang
KSKei Satō
Kei Satō
Kao Chiu
TŌTakeshi Ōbayashi
Takeshi Ōbayashi
Sung Chiang
TKToshio Kurosawa
Toshio Kurosawa
Tai Sung
MSMakoto Satō
Makoto Satō
Yang Zhi
TATeruhiko Aoi
Teruhiko Aoi
Shi jin
INIsamu Nagato
Isamu Nagato
Lu Ta
DHDaijirō Harada
Daijirō Harada
Hua Rong

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The Water Margin — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Water Margin?

The Water Margin is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video Free and Pluto TV in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Water Margin on Netflix?

No, The Water Margin is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video Free.

Is The Water Margin on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Water Margin is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Water Margin for free?

The Water Margin is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free and Pluto TV in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in The Water Margin?

The Water Margin has 2 seasons in total (26 episodes). The series concluded in 1974.

Are all episodes of The Water Margin out yet?

Yes — all 26 episodes across 2 seasons of The Water Margin are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of The Water Margin?

No — The Water Margin ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.