The WORST episodes of Kingdom (2012)

Every episode of Kingdom (2012) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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: 8/8/2024Network: NHKStatus: Ended
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Zheng and Zi Xia
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6.78
23 votes

#1 - Zheng and Zi Xia

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/27/2013

The flashback to young Zheng's escape from hostile Zhao to his Qin homeland reveals the startling effects of the mental and physical abuse he'd endured.

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The Cursed Prince
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6.79
24 votes

#2 - The Cursed Prince

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/20/2013

Zheng tells Xiang about his days as a young hostage in Zhao, and about the unexpected people called upon to get him safely back to the Kingdom of Qin.

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The Man Who Was Nothing
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6.95
19 votes

#3 - The Man Who Was Nothing

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/17/2022

Wang Ben and Xin are rewarded for their actions in Zhuyong as Ai grows ever stronger. Lao Ai reflects on the path his life has taken to this point.

Movement in Xianyang
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7.00
18 votes

#4 - Movement in Xianyang

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/3/2022

Zhao's military minds ponder the aftermath of the Battle at Zhuyong. A powerful figure visits the Royal Court to stake a claim on the new Qin outpost.

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A New Nation
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7.05
19 votes

#5 - A New Nation

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/10/2022

The plans of the Queen-Dowager and her lover Lao Ai soon come to light: the foundation of a new state, within Qin itself. The affront is such that it calls for a response equal to it.

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Exquisite Poison
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7.08
24 votes

#6 - Exquisite Poison

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/13/2013

Zheng's supporters discuss the pros and cons of bringing the Queen Dowager onto their side, while Zheng takes matters into his own hands.

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A Tempestuous Feast
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7.12
25 votes

#7 - A Tempestuous Feast

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/22/2013

Xin confronts Li Mu, the man who orchestrated Wang Yi's battlefield defeat, while Diao touches base with Kaine. Zheng reveals his future plans.

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A New Strategic Base
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7.15
20 votes

#8 - A New Strategic Base

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/15/2022

Xin and Wang Ben are summoned to assist General Teng in a complex battle with Zhao, but Zhao's star general has some monumental aces up his sleeve.

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The Rebellion's Conclusion
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7.17
24 votes

#9 - The Rebellion's Conclusion

Season 4 - Episode 24 - Aired 9/25/2022

Lao Ai, the man who orchestrated the uprising, must finally reap what he's sown. The Queen Dowager makes a last-ditch plea at her lover's hearing.

Shattered Love
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7.18
22 votes

#10 - Shattered Love

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/10/2013

As Zheng and his supporters await word from the Inner Palace, the Queen Dowager reveals where her allegiances lie. Xiang is put in a tight spot.

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An Encounter with Destiny
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7.19
47 votes

#11 - An Encounter with Destiny

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/11/2012

Xin discovers Ying Zheng, the young King of Qin, who's fleeing his half-brother's uprising. But when Piao's killer arrives to murder Ying Zheng, Xin, who's learned that Piao died serving as Zheng's stand-in, must decide which to help and which to kill.

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The Lineup
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7.21
24 votes

#12 - The Lineup

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/17/2013

Xiang struggles to bring Zheng some shocking news. The Qin army mounts its offensive against Wei's Gaolang Castle, but is Xin in over his head?

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The Siege of Gaolang Castle
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7.22
23 votes

#13 - The Siege of Gaolang Castle

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/24/2013

Wang Ben's Yu Feng Force tries unconventional tactics to gain ground in the siege of Gaolang Castle. Lü Buwei's actions start to have consequences.

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A Dream Nation
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7.23
22 votes

#14 - A Dream Nation

Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/21/2022

Xin pushes onward to Xianyang's Inner Palace as Xiang and Yang are taken to safety. Lü Buwei explains his views to Zheng and how he would rule Qin.

Wa Lin: A Spirited Woman
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7.23
26 votes

#15 - Wa Lin: A Spirited Woman

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/24/2021

A new commander takes over Chu's second army, bringing along a new strategy and a lot of confusion. The grotesque Cheng Hui of Han makes his move.

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Assault on Tunliu
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7.24
21 votes

#16 - Assault on Tunliu

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/1/2022

Pu Ge reveals his scheme, but doesn't take the bigger, better Fei Xin Force into account. Cheng Jiao takes a gamble as he faces the fight of his life.

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Another Path
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7.25
24 votes

#17 - Another Path

Season 3 - Episode 26 - Aired 10/18/2021

Kyou Kai continues to confront Yuu Ren's subordinates, but preserves herself for the latter. It is time to avenge Kyou Shou, it is time to clear the past. But Yuu Ren is still the one who overcame the ritual. She might be stronger than Kyou Kai imagines.

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The King and the Ant
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7.25
24 votes

#18 - The King and the Ant

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/29/2013

Xin gets a lead on a big battle that could propel him up the ranks to general, but soon learns he's not the only young, ambitious warrior around.

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Wang Yi Takes the Field!
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7.28
29 votes

#19 - Wang Yi Takes the Field!

Season 1 - Episode 33 - Aired 1/21/2013

The original 100-man Fei Xin Force is down to 36 men, and Zhao's generals are closing in. However, morning has dawned, and Wang Yi is on the move.

The Punitive Force Moves Out
star
7.29
21 votes

#20 - The Punitive Force Moves Out

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/24/2022

Cheng Jiao manages to push back Zhao's army, but a little too easily for his taste. He discovers that Tonryuu, the city of his wife Liu Yi, is now administered by Pu He.

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The Third Force
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7.29
24 votes

#21 - The Third Force

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/6/2013

As the Fei Xin and Yu Feng Forces play at one-upmanship, Si Shi proposes a surprising potential ally in Zheng's power struggle with Lü Buwei.

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The Man Lian Po
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7.31
26 votes

#22 - The Man Lian Po

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/7/2013

Lian Po, once one of Zhao's Three Greats, is called to the battlefield again. The Fei Xin Force tries unconventional tactics to storm Jinliguan.

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General Caliber
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7.32
22 votes

#23 - General Caliber

Season 2 - Episode 26 - Aired 12/1/2013

Lian Po judges Wang Jian's worth as a commander, while a badly injured Xin returns to camp. The end of the Shanyang Offensive is in sight at last.

Heiyong's Crucial Moment
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7.33
12 votes

#24 - Heiyong's Crucial Moment

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/18/2024

He Liao Diao switches gears to share some hard-earned power with Huan Yi's forces--all the general has to do is take it. Qiang Lei's caretaker speaks.

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Meng Wu's Proclamation
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7.33
24 votes

#25 - Meng Wu's Proclamation

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/31/2021

Rumors about Qin reach Qiang Lei on her journey. Li Mu calculates the best time to strike, and the Battle of Hangu Pass reaches its turning point.

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