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The Best Episodes of Kingdom Season 1

Every episode of Kingdom Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Kingdom Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Kingdom Season 1

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...

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  1. 9.6/10(658 votes)

    #1 - Succession

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    S1:E38

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

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  2. 9.4/10(486 votes)

    #2 - I Am at the Verge of Death

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    S1:E37

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

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  3. 8.9/10(195 votes)

    #3 - The Feixin Unit Flees

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    S1:E32

    The Fei Xin Force scatters, running deep into the mountains with Wan Ji in hot pursuit. This time they're on a self-assigned mission: protect their leader at all costs.

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  4. 8.8/10(172 votes)

    #4 - Wang Qi's Flying Arrow

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    S1:E28

    The Fei Xin Force is up against a brilliant tactician in their very first mission. Xin and his men may be good, but is Feng Ji better?

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  5. 8.7/10(209 votes)

    #5 - Wang Qi and Liao

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    S1:E36

    Nine years ago, Wang Yi, Lord Changwen, and Liao shared a secret with the King that altered the course of one woman's life and death.

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  6. 8.6/10(165 votes)

    #6 - A Blazing Battle

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    S1:E19

    The Fourth Army's victory against the chariots gives Lord Biao an idea. How far can he push behind enemy lines if the infantry's survival is no object?

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  8. 8.4/10(162 votes)

    #7 - Disaster

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    S1:E30

    Wang Yi smells something fishy about Zhao's sudden retreat, but his endgame remains the same: find and kill Nuan Pang. Xin and Qiang Lei give him a little inadvertent help.

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  9. 8.4/10(195 votes)

    #8 - Confrontation of Supreme Commanders

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    S1:E35

    Wang Yi and Nuan Pang begin their showdown at last. Meanwhile, Lord Changwen tells Zheng the truth about Liao.

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  10. 8.3/10(164 votes)

    #9 - The Ultimate Blade

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    S1:E12

    Xin, Bi, and the breakaway force, fighting to reach the throne room, face the seemingly invincible Zuo Ci in the "Right-Side Dragon" corridor, while outside, the King and Lord Changwen hold out against Si Shi and Wei Xing.

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  11. 8.3/10(165 votes)

    #10 - Qualifications of a King

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    S1:E15

    A face-off with Jiao Cheng awaits, but before that can come, Zheng Ying, facing death at General Wang Yi's hand, must convince the "Strange Bird of Xin" that his vision of the future makes him a worthy successor to his great-grandfather, King Zhao.

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  12. 8.3/10(156 votes)

    #11 - The Threat of the Chariot Corps

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    S1:E18

    The battle heats up as Wei's forces bring out their trump card. This isn't going to be a fair fight--but luckily, Xin isn't looking for one.

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  13. 8.3/10(156 votes)

    #12 - Birth of the Feixin Unit

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    S1:E27

    The battle against Zhao is underway, and both sides have tricks up their sleeves. In recognition of Xin's growth as a commander, Wang Yi gives his squadron a special mission that could determine the outcome of the war.

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  14. 8.3/10(157 votes)

    #13 - The Power of a Group

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    S1:E31

    Nuan Pang is still unleashing the wrath of the gods on all around him, and at this point he seems almost untouchable. But this is the Fei Xin Force's camp, and they're not giving up without a fight.

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  15. 8.2/10(157 votes)

    #14 - The Meaning of General

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    S1:E21

    Xin has his very first conversation with a true general, and Wu Qing of Wei and Lord Biao of Qin are finally batting each other in earnest.

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  16. 8.2/10(160 votes)

    #15 - Wise General vs Courageous General

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    S1:E22

    Lord Biao and Wu Qing are both fighting all-out, and whoever wins this one-on-one battle also wins the war.

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  17. 8.2/10(163 votes)

    #16 - Night Tale

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    S1:E23

    Xin learns some things about Qiang Lei's past, and Diao has to make an important decision about the future.

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    Director:Shu Watanabe
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  18. 8.2/10(178 votes)

    #17 - Central Performers

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    S1:E34

    King Zheng Ying receives some disturbing news about Zhao's forces, Diao and Meng Yi learn the true identities of their fellow spectators, and the war begins to take a new turn.

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  19. 8.1/10(178 votes)

    #18 - Each One's Dream

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    S1:E8

    In the stronghold of the mountain folk, Zheng treats with their king, who seems determined to kill the young King of Qin in retribution for longstanding grudges. And the arrival of Xin and his companions pushes this confrontation to its crisis.

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  20. 8.1/10(158 votes)

    #19 - The Roar of Lankai

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    S1:E13

    The breakaway force reaches the Throne Room, only to find the traitor Cheng Jiao guarded by his monstrous "pet," who's seemingly impervious to weapons. Ba Jio reveals a previously unseen savagery, but can he contend with the brute strength of Lan Kai?

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  21. 8.1/10(156 votes)

    #20 - The Power of the Sword

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    S1:E14

    His companions battered, Xin must rise to face the monstrous Lan Kai; in doing so he learns something of the true nature of the sword. Outside, Zheng's desperate fight is interrupted by the unwelcome arrival of the mysterious and powerful General Wang Yi.

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  22. 8.1/10(153 votes)

    #21 - Wang Qi Intrudes

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    S1:E20

    Just when it seems the battle on the She Gan Plain is finally going their way, Qin's forces are suddenly surprised by the advent of three generals: their own, the enemy's... and one who's not even supposed to be there!

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  23. 8.0/10(166 votes)

    #22 - The Fierce Fighting Begins

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    S1:E11

    Blocked by Wei Xing's elite crossbowmen, the forces of Zheng and the mountain folk split up. Xin accompanies a smaller force to seek out the usurper Cheng Jiao in the palace... but their way, too, is blocked, by the deadly assassin Zuo Ci and his men.

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  24. 8.0/10(150 votes)

    #23 - A New Trial

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    S1:E24

    When Xin approaches Wang Yi looking for a mentor to make him stronger, he discovers that the great general doesn't make things easy.

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  25. 8.0/10(154 votes)

    #24 - War God Pang Nuan

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    S1:E26

    Xin and his comrades march into battle together again, this time under the command of the great general Wang Yi. Meanwhile, the Royal Court begins to suspect that Wang Yi has his own ulterior motive for taking on this particular battle.

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  26. 7.9/10(153 votes)

    #25 - Appointment

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    S1:E25

    Just as Qin is successfully waging war with one of its neighboring kingdoms, Han, another neighbor makes its own attack against Qin.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Succession" is the best rated episode of "Kingdom" season 1. It scored 9.6/10 based on 658 votes. Directed by Jun Kamiya, Kiichi Takaoka and written by Naruhisa Arakawa, it aired on 2/25/2013. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "I Am at the Verge of Death".