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.
#1 - 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.
#2 - 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?
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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.
#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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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...
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#20 - 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?
#21 - A Good Friend
Season 2 - Episode 30 - Aired 12/29/2013
As his battle with Lun Hu ends, Xin remembers the people he met along his path. Jie Zifang's men launch a brutal attack against the wounded Qiang Lei.
#22 - 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.
#23 - The Encroaching Coalition Army
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/6/2020
All's quiet in the kingdom of Qin until not one, but three armies attack--and, as a steady stream of messengers reveals, that's just the half of it.
#24 - 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.
#25 - Xuan Feng's Cunning Scheme
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/13/2013
As Wang Ben and the Yu Feng Force do battle with Lun Hu, the Fei Xin Force is called into battle. A devious strategy takes the Qin army by surprise.
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