The BEST episodes of Niko and the Sword of Light season 1

Every episode of Niko and the Sword of Light season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Niko and the Sword of Light season 1!

Ten-year-old Niko, the last of his kind in a strange world, embarks on an epic quest to bring light back to his land. Armed with his magic sword, Niko journeys to the Cursed Volcano, making new friends and powerful foes while uncovering secrets about his mysterious past.

Last Updated: 12/5/2024Network: AmazonStatus: Ended
From the Peaks of Peril to the Mounds of Mania
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8.85
34 votes

#1 - From the Peaks of Peril to the Mounds of Mania

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/21/2017

While descending the Peaks of Peril, a protocol gaffe turns the normally proper Umlauti against our heroes. To earn his freedom, Niko must compete against Jackal in a challenging, gladiatorial-style race.

Directors: Sung Jin Ahn
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From the Cursed Volcano to the End of Hope
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8.82
34 votes

#2 - From the Cursed Volcano to the End of Hope

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/21/2017

Niko and Lyra face Nar Est on his home turf, but Niko's final showdown doesn't go as smoothly as planned.

Directors: Sung Jin Ahn
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From the Depths of Despair...
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8.82
34 votes

#3 - From the Depths of Despair...

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/21/2017

Niko leads the Army of the Light in a freewheeling final battle and discovers the true power behind Nar Est.

Directors: Michael Moloney
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From the Tunnels of Terror to the Den of Doom
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8.79
34 votes

#4 - From the Tunnels of Terror to the Den of Doom

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/21/2017

When a swarm of Exuber-Ants chase the team and Lyra is bitten. Niko and Mandok must retrieve a powerful suit of armor hidden deep underground from the ferocious Diggantus.

Directors: Michael Moloney
Writer: Len Uhley
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From the Cliffs of Catastrophe to the Pools of Destiny
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8.76
34 votes

#5 - From the Cliffs of Catastrophe to the Pools of Destiny

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/21/2017

Coming close to the Pools of Destiny, Niko and Lyra find another human - Aura, a champion who was left behind. But it's Niko who's left behind when Lyra and Aura set off to finish the quest without him.

Directors: Sung Jin Ahn
Writer: Matt Wayne
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From the Tumbledowns to the Gap of Gloom
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8.65
37 votes

#6 - From the Tumbledowns to the Gap of Gloom

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/21/2017

Niko, Lyra and Mandok help the Tumblebees fend off the terrible Prickletwister that has been terrorizing the town, and join forces with a mysterious traveler.

Directors: Sung Jin Ahn
Writer: Rob Hoegee
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From the Endless Expanse to the Thorns of Tribulation
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8.59
37 votes

#7 - From the Endless Expanse to the Thorns of Tribulation

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/21/2017

Niko's new sidekick leads the team through the Endless Expanse, as Nar Est's agent tries to stop them at every turn. When the enemy reveals himself, Niko must defeat a threat from within, without his Sword.

Directors: Michael Moloney
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From the Shattering Springs to the Clouds of Chaos
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8.47
34 votes

#8 - From the Shattering Springs to the Clouds of Chaos

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/21/2017

Niko, Lyra and Mandok land on a Cloud Clipper belonging to the notorious Captain Nimbeard of the Sky Pirates. They're about to be thrown overboard, but when Nar Est sends a deadly sky monster after them, it's all hands on deck.

Directors: Michael Moloney
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From the Swamp of Sorrow to the Hills of Humiliation
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8.41
41 votes

#9 - From the Swamp of Sorrow to the Hills of Humiliation

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/21/2017

Niko's team reaches Carapace, the perfect hiding spot, only to discover the voracious Mugwhump In its place. Chompsky, Carapace's last citizen, helps Niko and Lyra face this bloated menace, and discover a better goal than hiding.

Directors: Michael Moloney
Writer: May Chan
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From the Phantom Woods to the Mountains of Misery
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8.36
36 votes

#10 - From the Phantom Woods to the Mountains of Misery

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/21/2017

The Hill Giants send Niko and Lyra into the Shoodakooda Wood, where their greatest regrets become real. With the help of Niko and his Sword, Lyra puts her past behind her. Meanwhile, Mandok is captured by an enemy.

Directors: Sung Jin Ahn
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From the Sky Maze of Anguish to the Swamp of Sorrow
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8.29
41 votes

#11 - From the Sky Maze of Anguish to the Swamp of Sorrow

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/21/2017

Lyra must guide Niko, Mandok and Flicker through a deadly sky maze, past the fearsome Arachtaur, as a vicious three-headed monster stalks the team. When the quest almost fails, Lyra makes a tremendous sacrifice.

Directors: Sung Jin Ahn
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From the Sea of Suffering to the Faraway Shore
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8.28
39 votes

#12 - From the Sea of Suffering to the Faraway Shore

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/21/2017

Niko and Lyra are received by the Shrimp King, only to learn the Shrimpfolk are about to engage in a futile battle with the ferocious Mantigore to finally free the captured Dolphin Queen. Mandok forms an uneasy alliance.

Directors: Michael Moloney
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From the Temple of Champions to the Bridge of Doom
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8.27
49 votes

#13 - From the Temple of Champions to the Bridge of Doom

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/20/2017

Mandok accidentally releases Niko from a magical chrysalis. Instead of a fully-grown Champion of Carondolet, ghostly princess Lyra finds a ten year old boy. Lyra must lead NIko across the Bridge of Doom, but when the horrible Xerxes returns and attacks, Lyra has no choice but to put her faith in untested Niko.

Directors: Sung Jin Ahn
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