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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Kingdom Season 1 Episode 38 - Succession
    9.7/10(998 votes)

    #1 - Succession

    S1:E38

    As the war between Qin and Zhao comes to an end, the Middle Kingdom witnesses the dawn of a new era.

    Directors:Jun Kamiya, Kiichi Takaoka
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  2. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 11 - A General's Pride
    9.7/10(945 votes)

    #2 - A General's Pride

    S3:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 14 - The Mightiest Man
    9.7/10(1171 votes)

    #3 - The Mightiest Man

    S3:E14

    Wa Lin devises a way to hurry along the generals' duel. Li Mu and Lord Chunshen discuss a new strategy, while Wa Lin shows her hand at long last.

    Director:Masato Tamagawa
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 17 - The Ultimate Instinctive Type
    9.7/10(1597 votes)

    #4 - The Ultimate Instinctive Type

    S3:E17

    Qin's Lord Biao confronts Li Mu at the center of his clever whirlpool trap, where he meets a savage warrior with a history of battling great generals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 19 - Zheng Speaks
    9.7/10(1023 votes)

    #5 - Zheng Speaks

    S3:E19

    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.

    Director:Masato Tamagawa
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Kingdom Season 5 Episode 10 - Roar of Pride
    9.7/10(578 votes)

    #6 - Roar of Pride

    S5:E10

    Huan Yi's top commanders question his latest bizarre decision. Wei Ping has a crisis of conscience. Xin and Qiang Lei react to a gruesome discovery.

    Director:Reiko Nozaki
    Writer:Aya Yoshinaga

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  7. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 13 - The Strongest
    9.6/10(888 votes)

    #7 - The Strongest

    S3:E13

    Meng Wu repeats his daring echelon sweep against Chu, but with a twist. Chu's massive Han Ming faces off against Meng Wu in a battle for the ages.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Daishiro Tanimura

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  8. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 23 - Unprecedented Aid
    9.6/10(709 votes)

    #8 - Unprecedented Aid

    S3:E23

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Kingdom Season 5 Episode 9 - Misfortune
    9.6/10(705 votes)

    #9 - Misfortune

    S5:E9

    Qing She considers his debt to Li Mu as he faces Xin on the battlefield. Devastating events drive Ji Hui to pursue a new tactic in defending Heiyong.

    Director:Kiyomitsu Sato
    Writer:Daishiro Tanimura

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  10. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 37 - I Am at the Verge of Death
    9.5/10(698 votes)

    #10 - I Am at the Verge of Death

    S1:E37

    The plot to slay Wang Yi takes a turn no one was expecting.

    Director:Mitsutoshi Sato
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Kingdom Season 2 Episode 30 - Precious Comrades
    9.5/10(375 votes)

    #11 - Precious Comrades

    S2:E30

    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.

    Director:Mitsutoshi Sato
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 22 - With All We Have
    9.5/10(583 votes)

    #12 - With All We Have

    S3:E22

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Kingdom Season 4 Episode 22 - Running For Your Lives
    9.4/10(347 votes)

    #13 - Running For Your Lives

    S4:E22

    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.

    Director:Kiyomitsu Sato
    Writer:Suzuyuki Kaneko

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  14. Kingdom Season 4 Episode 23 - Reversal Rush
    9.4/10(352 votes)

    #14 - Reversal Rush

    S4:E23

    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.

    Director:Taiji Kawanishi
    Writer:Shingo Irie

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  15. Kingdom Season 6 Episode 6 - Liewei's Trap
    9.4/10(590 votes)

    #15 - Liewei's Trap

    S6:E6

    Something's strange about Liewei--and it may mean Qin's grand strategy for conquering Zhao is all for nothing.

    Director:Yasuhiro Geshi
    Writer:Shingo Irie

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  16. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 1 - The Encroaching Coalition Army
    9.3/10(597 votes)

    #16 - The Encroaching Coalition Army

    S3:E1

    All's quiet in the kingdom of Qin until not one, but three armies attack--and, as a steady stream of messengers reveals, that's just the half of it.

    Director:Kazuya Monma
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 6 - A Mutual Self-Confidence
    9.3/10(496 votes)

    #17 - A Mutual Self-Confidence

    S3:E6

    Xiang Yi brings out his favorite weapon: a legendary sword. Teng takes on the fierce Chu general Lord Linwu. Xin faces a Zhao army with a grudge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 16 - Li Mu's Whereabouts
    9.3/10(499 votes)

    #18 - Li Mu's Whereabouts

    S3:E16

    The royal capital of Xianyang is feeling the heat as outpost after outpost falls in the south of Qin. The most ominous question: Where has Li Mu gone?

    Director:Masato Tamagawa
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 21 - A Secret Revealed
    9.3/10(495 votes)

    #19 - A Secret Revealed

    S3:E21

    Xin's training with Qiang Lei comes in handy at Zui. Zheng continues to rally the civilian and veteran troops--until something goes terribly wrong.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 24 - Deepest Gratitude
    9.3/10(489 votes)

    #20 - Deepest Gratitude

    S3:E24

    An exhausted Xin draws on what remains of his strength to face Pang Nuan. The end of the war with the coalition army is in sight, but at what cost?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Daishiro Tanimura

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  21. Kingdom Season 4 Episode 5 - Sword and Shield
    9.3/10(408 votes)

    #21 - Sword and Shield

    S4:E5

    A wounded Cheng Jiao confronts Pu Ge, then has a heart-to-heart with Liu Yi and shares words of wisdom with Xin as the fighting in Tunliu subsides.

    Director:Taiji Kawanishi
    Writer:Aya Yoshinaga

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  22. Kingdom Season 6 Episode 7 - Weapons of Conquest
    9.3/10(501 votes)

    #22 - Weapons of Conquest

    S6:E7

    Wang Jian's new strategy devises an unexpected weapon, sending Li Mu scrambling to craft a counterattack.

    Director:Taisho Irie
    Writer:Noboru Takagi

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  23. Kingdom Season 6 Episode 8 - The Battle Begins
    9.3/10(481 votes)

    #23 - The Battle Begins

    S6:E8

    Li Mu's army faces off against Wang Jian's army; Meng Tian plays a major role in kicking off the hostilities.

    Director:Kazuya Monma
    Writer:Aya Yoshinaga

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  24. Kingdom Season 6 Episode 11 - The One-Hit-Kill Detached Force
    9.3/10(337 votes)

    #24 - The One-Hit-Kill Detached Force

    S6:E11

    The tides of battle turn as the Fei Xin Force makes their move. Meng Tian joins Xin on a crucial side mission.

    Director:Ippei Ichii
    Writer:Suzuyuki Kaneko

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  25. Kingdom Season 2 Episode 32 - Unfading Era
    9.2/10(285 votes)

    #25 - Unfading Era

    S2:E32

    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.

    Director:Yoshinori Odaka
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Succession" is the best rated episode of "Kingdom". It scored 9.7/10 based on 998 votes. Directed by Jun Kamiya, Kiichi Takaoka and written by Naruhisa Arakawa, it aired on 2/25/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "A General's Pride".