Storyline

Follow a teenage girl and a trio of fallen gods on a perilous journey as they attempt to bring an end to a demonic reign of chaos and restore balance to their world. Inspired by the 16th Century Chinese fable “Journey to the West.”

First Aired

2018-01-28
Last Aired

2020-08-07
Creator

Gerard Johnstone
Genre

Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Seasons

2
Episodes

20
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

TVNZ 1, ABC Me, Netflix

Keywords:

journey to the west

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Season 1

Season 2

1. Hope Must Never Die

A girl uncovers a statue of the legendary Monkey King, but in order to release this ancient God from h...More

A girl uncovers a statue of the legendary Monkey King, but in order to release this ancient God from his stone prison she must first find his golden crown, a crown that has fallen into the hands of Demons.Less

26mins 2018-01-28

2. The Edge Of Nowhere

Having released the Monkey King, Tripitaka is shocked to find him indifferent to the Scholar's mission...More

Having released the Monkey King, Tripitaka is shocked to find him indifferent to the Scholar's mission. Struggling to keep him on side, and still being pursued by Demons, she finds help in the unlikeliest of places.Less

25mins 2018-01-28

3. The Journey Begins

When Monkey and Sandy find themselves prisoners to Princess Locke, an escaped Tripitaka must convince ...More

When Monkey and Sandy find themselves prisoners to Princess Locke, an escaped Tripitaka must convince Pigsy to abandon his mistress and help her rescue the two Gods.Less

25mins 2018-01-28

4. The Monkey King Returns

As the heroes set off to the Western Mountains they are intercepted by a gang of rebel bandits, who wo...More

As the heroes set off to the Western Mountains they are intercepted by a gang of rebel bandits, who worship the legend of the Monkey King. When the leader discovers Tripitaka can control the crown he plans to capture Monkey.Less

26mins 2018-01-29

5. The Breaking Ground

Monkey, Pigsy and Sandy are glamoured by a mystical shamanic Demon and taken to a strange prison calle...More

Monkey, Pigsy and Sandy are glamoured by a mystical shamanic Demon and taken to a strange prison called the Breaking Ground.Less

26mins 2018-01-30

6. A Crown Does Not Make You

As Monkey travels further into his past Tripitaka must act quickly before he is lost forever. Using th...More

As Monkey travels further into his past Tripitaka must act quickly before he is lost forever. Using the sutra, she is able to find a way to go after Monkey, and in doing so unravels the mystery of his imprisonment.Less

26mins 2018-01-31

7. Until I Met You

As Tripitaka, Monkey, Pigsy and Sandy flee from the Shaman and his Demonic henchman, they seek shelter...More

As Tripitaka, Monkey, Pigsy and Sandy flee from the Shaman and his Demonic henchman, they seek shelter in a sprawling forest.Less

26mins 2018-02-01

8. A Part Of You That's Missing

Tripitaka leaves the quest to go in search of her mother, but Sandy won't let her travel alone, and th...More

Tripitaka leaves the quest to go in search of her mother, but Sandy won't let her travel alone, and the two journey to the North Water.Less

27mins 2018-02-02

9. In Search Of Tripitaka

As Monkey and Pigsy hide in plain sight within the walls of Davari's palace, Tripitaka realises why Da...More

As Monkey and Pigsy hide in plain sight within the walls of Davari's palace, Tripitaka realises why Davari is so determined to translate the Sacred Scrolls. Can she stop him completing the translation before it's too late?Less

26mins 2018-02-03

10. A Hero To Save Us All

While Monkey and Pigsy smuggle themselves into Davari's banquet, Tripitaka must work out the means of ...More

While Monkey and Pigsy smuggle themselves into Davari's banquet, Tripitaka must work out the means of controlling the secret army of the Font Demons before Davari can reveal the extent of his new powers.Less