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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Kingdom Season 1 Episode 38 - Succession
    9.7/10(1298 votes)

    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 1 Episode 37 - I Am at the Verge of Death
    9.6/10(856 votes)

    S1:E37

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

    Director:Mitsutoshi Sato
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 32 - The Feixin Unit Flees
    9.1/10(453 votes)

    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.

    Director:Daisuke Tsukushi
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 28 - Wang Qi's Flying Arrow
    9.0/10(382 votes)

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 36 - Wang Qi and Liao
    8.9/10(427 votes)

    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.

    Director:Shintaro Itoga
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 19 - A Blazing Battle
    8.7/10(352 votes)

    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?

    Director:Shintaro Itoga
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 35 - Confrontation of Supreme Commanders
    8.6/10(385 votes)

    S1:E35

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 30 - Disaster
    8.5/10(331 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 12 - The Ultimate Blade
    8.4/10(348 votes)

    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.

    Director:Masahiro Takada
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 15 - Qualifications of a King
    8.4/10(355 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 18 - The Threat of the Chariot Corps
    8.4/10(331 votes)

    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.

    Director:Daisuke Tsukushi
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 27 - Birth of the Feixin Unit
    8.4/10(320 votes)

    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.

    Director:Masahiro Takada
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 31 - The Power of a Group
    8.4/10(325 votes)

    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.

    Director:Shintaro Itoga
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 21 - The Meaning of General
    8.3/10(328 votes)

    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.

    Director:Mitsutoshi Sato
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 22 - Wise General vs Courageous General
    8.3/10(333 votes)

    S1:E22

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

    Director:Masahiro Takada
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 23 - Night Tale
    8.3/10(336 votes)

    S1:E23

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

    Director:Shu Watanabe
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 34 - Central Performers
    8.3/10(345 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 14 - The Power of the Sword
    8.2/10(333 votes)

    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.

    Director:Daisuke Tsukushi
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 8 - Each One's Dream
    8.1/10(383 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Mitsutoshi Sato

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  20. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 11 - The Fierce Fighting Begins
    8.1/10(350 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 13 - The Roar of Lankai
    8.1/10(338 votes)

    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?

    Director:Mitsutoshi Sato
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 20 - Wang Qi Intrudes
    8.1/10(318 votes)

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 26 - War God Pang Nuan
    8.1/10(317 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 24 - A New Trial
    8.0/10(316 votes)

    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.

    Director:Shintaro Itoga
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 25 - Appointment
    8.0/10(325 votes)

    S1:E25

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

    Director:Daisuke Tsukushi
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Succession" is the best rated episode of Kingdom season 1. It scored 9.7/10 from 1,298 votes. Directed by Jun Kamiya, Kiichi Takaoka and written by Naruhisa Arakawa, it aired on February 25, 2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "I Am at the Verge of Death".