The WORST episodes of The Rise of Phoenixes
Every episode of The Rise of Phoenixes ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Rise of Phoenixes!
A story between Ning Yi, a prince who goes against the tide and Feng Zhiwei, a descendant of the former dynasty as they fight to stay alive in spite of the dangers brought by those who lust for power within the confines of the palace.
#1 - Episode 45
Season 1 - Episode 45 - Aired 9/28/2018
Chang Zhongxin sets a trap for his brother, Zhongyi, and turns against his own father. Feng Hao steals an artifact from Qiu Mingying's closet.
#2 - Episode 53
Season 1 - Episode 53 - Aired 10/5/2018
After granting permission for Helian Zheng to marry Zhiwei and return to Jinshi, the emperor orders Ning Yi to accompany them on the way.
#3 - Episode 52
Season 1 - Episode 52 - Aired 10/5/2018
Master Zong tells Zhiwei the truth about her birth origins. To protect Zhiwei, Ning Yi gives the emperor a life-or-death ultimatum.
#4 - Episode 51
Season 1 - Episode 51 - Aired 10/5/2018
Zhiwei forces her way into the emperor's court to defend her family. Ning Yi arrives soon after and implores the emperor to spare Zhiwei's life.
#5 - Episode 50
Season 1 - Episode 50 - Aired 10/5/2018
Ning Qi orders his men to capture Master Zong. Qiu Mingying tells Headmaster Xin the only way to protect Zhiwei is to sacrifice herself and Feng Hao.
#6 - Episode 49
Season 1 - Episode 49 - Aired 10/5/2018
After confronting Qiu Mingying about Feng Hao's identity, Headmaster Xin falls for Ning Qi and Peng Pei's trap, and Qiu Mingying is apprehended.
#7 - Episode 48
Season 1 - Episode 48 - Aired 10/5/2018
After Feng Hao escapes from jail, Peng Pei seeks information on the Qiu family's link to the former dynasty -- and reports his suspicions to Ning Qi.
#8 - Episode 47
Season 1 - Episode 47 - Aired 10/5/2018
Zhongxin takes advantage of Ning Yi's illness to put his plan in motion, but Yan Huaishi convinces Zhou Xizhong to help thwart Zhongxin's ambitions.
#9 - Episode 46
Season 1 - Episode 46 - Aired 10/5/2018
Zhongxin puts on an act to cover up his crime and prepares his troops for a rebellion. Zhiwei encounters Yan Huaishi's fiancée, Hua Qiong.
#10 - Episode 54
Season 1 - Episode 54 - Aired 10/5/2018
Ning Yi meets with the prince of Dayue with a proposal for an alliance. The emperor orders Gu Heng to keep a close eye on Ning Qi and Peng Pei.
#11 - Episode 44
Season 1 - Episode 44 - Aired 9/28/2018
Ning Yi sends Qiu Mingying a message through Chief Gu. Against their father's orders, the Chang brothers set out to block Ning Yi's arrival in Minhai.
#12 - Episode 43
Season 1 - Episode 43 - Aired 9/28/2018
As Zhiwei's execution looms, Qiu Mingying draws up a dangerous rescue plan with the Bloody Pagoda, but Ning Yi intervenes just in time.
#13 - Episode 42
Season 1 - Episode 42 - Aired 9/28/2018
Headmaster Xin scrambles to keep Wei Zhi from blowing her cover. After rejecting Shao Ning's proposal, Wei Zhi makes a shocking revelation at court.
#14 - Episode 41
Season 1 - Episode 41 - Aired 9/28/2018
Wei Zhi advises the emperor to send an envoy to Minhai. Shao Ning asks Ning Qi to help her obtain the emperor's approval to wed Wei Zhi.
#15 - Episode 40
Season 1 - Episode 40 - Aired 9/28/2018
Ning Yi gets wind of Ning Sheng's charade -- and a plan to take Wei Zhi's life. Shao Ning swaps the emperor's scroll, falling for Ning Yi's trap.
#16 - Episode 39
Season 1 - Episode 39 - Aired 9/28/2018
After Ning Sheng fails to access the golden box, Shao Ning and Peng Pei plant another distraction -- but someone else lurks in the shadows.
#17 - Episode 38
Season 1 - Episode 38 - Aired 9/28/2018
During an imperial gift ceremony, Lady Wang is agitated by false accusations -- and Ning Yi seizes the chance to reveal the truth about Ya Le's death.
#18 - Episode 37
Season 1 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/28/2018
Ning Yi visits Ya Le's old home, Yilan Palace, and encounters a former servant. Noble Consort Chang arrives soon after -- and thinks she's seen a ghost.
#19 - Episode 62
Season 1 - Episode 62 - Aired 10/12/2018
Jin Siyu identifies the real Zhiwei. To aid in Zhiwei's escape from Puyuan, Ning Yi asks Jiarong to deliver the map of a secret exit.
#20 - Episode 70
Season 1 - Episode 70 - Aired 10/12/2018
Gu Nanyi asks Yueling to tell Zhiwei the truth about Helian Zheng's fate. Zhiwei accepts Ning Yi's offer to make her empress, but she has other plans.
#21 - Episode 69
Season 1 - Episode 69 - Aired 10/12/2018
Zhang Sunhong turns Zhiwei against Ning Yi, and Yueling leverages Ning Qi's grudge. Ning Cheng stops Zhiwei and Helian Zheng on their way to Jinshi.
#22 - Episode 68
Season 1 - Episode 68 - Aired 10/12/2018
Flanked by courtiers, Ning Qi rounds up troops outside the emperor's room, but Ning Yi and Zhao Yuan walk through the gate with a shocking announcement.
#23 - Episode 67
Season 1 - Episode 67 - Aired 10/12/2018
Zhiwei asks Zhang Sunhong to let go of the past. Headmaster Xin mentions Ning Qi's imminent revolt to Ning Ji, who doesn't intend to pursue the throne.
#24 - Episode 66
Season 1 - Episode 66 - Aired 10/12/2018
After overhearing Zhang Sunhong and Ning Qi, Gu Nanyi takes matters into his own hands -- with fatal consequences. Two murders stir the palace.
#25 - Episode 65
Season 1 - Episode 65 - Aired 10/12/2018
Ning Qi delivers gift chests to Ya Le's residence -- but it's a Trojan horse. Ning Cheng arrives at the scene and clashes with Master Zong.