# Journey to the West (1996–1998) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/journey-to-the-west/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-28

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 75% |
| Critic Score | 75% |
| Audience Score | 79% |
| Metascore | 66/100 |
| IMDb | 7.3/10 |
| Fan Score | 81% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama, Action, Fantasy |
| Seasons | 2 (72 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | Hong Kong |

## Quick answer

Journey to the West (1996–1998) is a Drama, Action, Fantasy series created by Unknown, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (75%), audience ratings (79%), Metascore (66/100), IMDb (7.3/10), and fan ratings (81%) across 2 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Journey to the West — a major Ken Lok television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

Journey to the West is a Hong Kong television series adapted from the classical novel of the same title. Starring Dicky Cheung, Kwong Wah, Wayne Lai and Evergreen Mak, the series was produced by TVB and was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in November 1996. A sequel, Journey to the West II, was broadcast in 1998, but the role of the Monkey King was played by Benny Chan instead, due to contract problems between Dicky Cheung and TVB. Cheung later reprised the role in another television series The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra, which was broadcast on TVB but not produced by the station.

## Cast

Ken Lok, Kwong Wa, Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung, Evergreen Mak Cheung-Ching, Benny Chan Ho-Man, Joe Ma Tak-Chung, Lee Lung-Kei, Chung Nam Wah, Cheung Ying-Tsoi, Kwok Tak-San

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Journey to the West worth watching?**
Yes — Journey to the West earns a 75% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 75%, audience 79%, Metascore 66/100, IMDb 7.3/10, and fan 81%. Journey to the West — a major Ken Lok television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Is Journey to the West on Netflix?**
No — Journey to the West is not on Netflix. It streams on iQIYI, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Journey to the West come out?**
Journey to the West first aired in 1996 and ran through 1998 (1996–1998). Created by Unknown; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Journey to the West are there?**
Journey to the West has 2 seasons across 72 episodes (1996–1998). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch Journey to the West?**
Journey to the West streams on iQIYI in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch Journey to the West?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Journey to the West’s 72 episodes take roughly 54 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Journey to the West?**
Journey to the West stars Ken Lok, Kwong Wa, Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung, Evergreen Mak Cheung-Ching, Benny Chan Ho-Man, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in Journey to the West?**
Journey to the West has 72 episodes across 2 seasons (1996–1998).

**What is Journey to the West about?**
Journey to the West is a Hong Kong television series adapted from the classical novel of the same title. Starring Dicky Cheung, Kwong Wah, Wayne Lai and Evergreen Mak, the series was produced by TVB and was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in November 1996. A sequel, Journey to the West II, was broadcast in 1998, but the role of the Monkey King was played by Benny Chan instead, due to cont…

**Who created Journey to the West?**
Journey to the West was created by Unknown. It is a drama, action, fantasy series from Hong Kong, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after Journey to the West?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s iQIYI hub, or open More Like This.

**Is Journey to the West finished?**
Yes — Journey to the West has ended (1996–1998), with 2 seasons across 72 episodes on record. You can watch the complete run without waiting on new episodes.

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