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, young orphan Xin vows to aid King Zheng of Qin in his quest to unify China by becoming a general himself.
#1 - 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.
#2 - 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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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?
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - Ominous Shadow
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/17/2022
Qin chancellor Lü Buwei schemes to gain more influence in the Royal Court. Zhao makes a surprising move, prompting Cheng Jiao to make one of his own.
#20 - 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.
#21 - The Crowning Ceremony
Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/24/2022
Ai's foreign-backed chancellor puts the Queen Dowager in an impossible position as Zheng prepares for the crowning ceremony in Qin's ancient capital.
#22 - 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.
#23 - The Eyes of the Middle Kingdom
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/12/2022
The three Qin units prepare for the climactic third day of their coordinated assault on Wei's main camp in Zhuyong, with each facing a formidable foe.
#24 - The Fei Xin Force Retaliates
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 10/20/2013
The Qin army is at a standstill in their battle against Wei--until Qiang Lei devises a workaround. Will her idea be enough for them to claim victory?
#25 - The Tides Of War Suddenly Turn
Season 1 - Episode 29 - Aired 12/17/2012
Xin has his first taste of fame, and Meng Wu is back to leading the Qin offensive. Will it go the same way as the last one, or does Meng Wu have a trick up his sleeve?