The BEST episodes of Kingdom (2012)

Every episode of Kingdom (2012) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Kingdom (2012)!

In the Warring States Period of ancient China (475-221 BCE), Shin and Hyou are war-orphans in the kingdom of Qin. They dream of one day proving themselves on the battlefield. One day, however, Hyou is taken to the palace by a minister. Winding up on the losing side of a power-struggle, Hyou manages to return to the village, barely alive. Shin then meets a boy who closely resembles Hyou, Ei Sei. For now he is the king of Qin; later he will become the emperor Shi Huangdi.

Last Updated: 3/17/2024Network: NHKStatus: Continuing
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Roar of Pride
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9.25
4 votes

#1 - Roar of Pride

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/17/2024

Huan Yi's top commanders question his latest bizarre decision. Wei Ping has a crisis of conscience. Xin and Qiang Lei react to a gruesome discovery.

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Misfortune
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8.73
11 votes

#2 - Misfortune

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/10/2024

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Zheng Speaks
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8.70
20 votes

#3 - Zheng Speaks

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/30/2021

It's up to King Zheng to convince the people of Zui to fight, defending Xianyang and Qin itself. Li Mu's arrival makes them second-guess themselves.

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The Silent Battlefield
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8.35
49 votes

#4 - The Silent Battlefield

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/15/2013

Zhao's master tactician Li Mu is forced into negotiations with Qin's crafty Lü Buwei. What will the outcome mean for the future of their kingdoms?

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An Era Undiminished
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8.27
22 votes

#5 - An Era Undiminished

Season 2 - Episode 32 - Aired 1/12/2014

Meng Ao encourages Lian Po to leave the past behind and embrace a new era. Bai Guixi gets an unexpected visitor that could turn the tables on Wei.

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Unprecedented Aid
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8.27
22 votes

#6 - Unprecedented Aid

Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/27/2021

Reinforcements arrive for Qin, and not a moment too soon. But even the most ferocious mountain warriors are no match for one of Zhao's Three Greats.

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A New Era
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8.25
52 votes

#7 - A New Era

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/2013

Former servant Xin now commands 300 troops in the formidable Fei Xin Force--and the big battle he's itching for may be right around the corner.

Directors: Akira Iwanaga
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With All We Have
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8.23
22 votes

#8 - With All We Have

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 9/20/2021

The castle town of Zui is struggling to stand strong in their drawn-out battle, suffering serious setbacks that put Li Mu on the path to victory.

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The Battle of Hangu Pass
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8.20
25 votes

#9 - The Battle of Hangu Pass

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/20/2020

Qin sends its troops to defend Hangu Pass, sole gateway to the kingdom. An impressive array of military might is on display as the battle kicks off.

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Sword and Shield
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8.19
16 votes

#10 - Sword and Shield

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/8/2022

A wounded Cheng Jiao confronts Pu Ge, then has a heart-to-heart with Liu Yi and shares words of wisdom with Xin as the fighting in Tunliu subsides.

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Age of Giants
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8.18
17 votes

#11 - Age of Giants

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/26/2022

Xin finds himself trapped as the simultaneous triple-strike comes together; Wei's unsuspecting main camp panics with the three Qin armies closing in.

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Rise of a Young General
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8.17
23 votes

#12 - Rise of a Young General

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/3/2021

As the Wei army tackles the mighty Hangu Pass, the allied army of Meng Wu and Teng are battling the Chu army--and there are old scores to be settled.

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Running For Your Lives
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8.15
20 votes

#13 - Running For Your Lives

Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 9/4/2022

The court ladies make a run for it when their safety is compromised. Shang Lu's ailing army is just barely keeping the enemy out of the royal capital.

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A Wasteland Riddled with Holes
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8.14
21 votes

#14 - A Wasteland Riddled with Holes

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/17/2021

The horrors of Changping nearly two decades ago have spurred Wan Ji and his army to seek revenge against Qin, with Xianyang slated for annihilation.

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Two Battlefields
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8.12
25 votes

#15 - Two Battlefields

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/27/2020

Lord Biao's army finds itself in a bad situation soon after fighting begins. The Wei army brings in equipment that has Zhang Tang rolling his eyes.

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Succession
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8.12
26 votes

#16 - Succession

Season 1 - Episode 38 - Aired 2/25/2013

As the war between Qin and Zhao comes to an end, the Middle Kingdom witnesses the dawn of a new era.

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The Tactician Arrives
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8.11
19 votes

#17 - The Tactician Arrives

Season 2 - Episode 34 - Aired 1/26/2014

Despite the recognition Xin receives after the Shanyang Offensive, the Fei Xin Force just hasn't been the same. Perhaps a new tactician is in order...

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Zi Bai's Name
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8.11
19 votes

#18 - Zi Bai's Name

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/5/2022

As Wang Ben tangles with master spearsman Zi Bai, Ling Huang gives Wu Fengming and his officers insight into his fellow Fire Dragon's past and psyche.

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A Wall to be Overcome
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8.10
20 votes

#19 - A Wall to be Overcome

Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 11/17/2013

Bi gets a surprise visit and a new role in the battle against Wei, while Wang Ben and Xin fight against time to put an end to the masterful Lun Hu.

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A Secret Revealed
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8.10
21 votes

#20 - A Secret Revealed

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 9/13/2021

Xin's training with Qiang Lei comes in handy at Zui. Zheng continues to rally the civilian and veteran troops--until something goes terribly wrong.

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A General's Pride
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8.09
22 votes

#21 - A General's Pride

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/14/2021

As Cheng Hui's poison courses through Zhang Tang's body, the mighty Qin general takes advantage of Huang Yi's cunning strategy and enters the fray.

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Deepest Gratitude
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8.09
22 votes

#22 - Deepest Gratitude

Season 3 - Episode 24 - Aired 10/4/2021

An exhausted Xin draws on what remains of his strength to face Pang Nuan. The end of the war with the coalition army is in sight, but at what cost?

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Reversal Rush
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8.09
22 votes

#23 - Reversal Rush

Season 4 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/11/2022

Qin army high commander Lord Changping shows what he's made of on the battlefield with an all-or-nothing maneuver meant to immobilize Duke Rongdi.

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In a Heartbeat
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8.09
22 votes

#24 - In a Heartbeat

Season 2 - Episode 29 - Aired 12/22/2013

Xin must cope with a grave injury in his fight to take Lun Hu's head. Lian Po continues his seemingly unstoppable march on Meng Ao's main camp.

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The Great General at Midnight
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8.09
23 votes

#25 - The Great General at Midnight

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/21/2013

Lian Po gives his reasons for returning to the battlefield. A chance meeting in the dead of night could have a major impact on Xin's military career.

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