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.
#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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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?
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - Raging Battle
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/8/2012
The Fourth Army's victory against the chariots gives Lord Biao an idea. How far can he push behind enemy lines if the infantry's survival is no object?
#20 - The Qualities of a King
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/10/2012
A faceoff with Cheng Jiao awaits, but before that can come, Ying Zheng, facing death at General Wang Yi's hand, must convince the "Strange Bird of Xin" that his vision of the future makes him a worthy successor to his great-grandfather, King Zhao.
#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 - 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.
#23 - 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.
#24 - The Chariot Squadron's Menace
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 10/1/2012
The battle heats up as Wei's forces bring out their trump card. This isn't going to be a fair fight--but luckily, Xin isn't looking for one.
#25 - 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.