Madam White Snake (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 2001, Madam White Snake is a notable series.
What it’s about. The television serial was based on a legendary folk tale, involving a snake spirit and her male human lover, but was adapted in this version to include the presence of a black snake who is the snake spirit's mentor and the White Snake Spirit being trapped under the pagoda for 20 years, when in the original tale she was trapped under the tower for centuries. As for the green snake, the white snake imprisons her for a short time before releasing her, unlike the original where she imprisoned her for three centuries. Xu Xian is also initially a good-for-nothing who, under the white snake's guidance, becomes an official.
Who’s in it. Madam White Snake stars Fann Wong as White Snake, Christopher Lee as Xu Xian, Xu Shilin, Lord Wu, Vincent Chiao En-chun as Shi/Miao Junbao, Fahai and 张玉嬿 as Green Snake.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Madam White Snake has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madam White Snake page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madam White Snake (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Madam White Snake change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Madam White Snake worth watching?
- Madam White Snake holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Madam White Snake?
- Madam White Snake stars Fann Wong, Christopher Lee, Vincent Chiao En-chun and 张玉嬿.
- When was Madam White Snake released?
- Madam White Snake was released in 2001.