The Best Episodes of Kingdom Season 2
Every episode of Kingdom Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Kingdom Season 2!
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 proving themselves on the battlefield. One day, however, Hyou is taken to the palace by a minister. Winding up on the losing side of a power-struggle, Hyou manages to return to the village, barely alive. Shin then meets a boy who closely resembles Hyou, Ei Sei. For now he is the king of Qin; later he will become the emperor Shi Huangdi.
Season 2 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Kingdom" season 2 is "New Era", rated 7.8/10 from 159 user votes. It was directed by Akira Iwanaga and written by Naruhisa Arakawa. "New Era" aired on 6/8/2013 and is rated 0.7 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "A Quiet Battlefield".
7.8/10 159 votes#1 - New Era
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/2013
Former servant Xin now commands 300 troops in the formidable Fei Xin Force--and the big battle he's itching for may be right around the corner.
Director: Akira Iwanaga
Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa
8.5/10 163 votes#2 - A Quiet Battlefield
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/15/2013
Zhao's master tactician Li Mu is forced into negotiations with Qin's crafty Lü Buwei. What will the outcome mean for the future of their kingdoms?
Director: Riki Fukushima
Writer: Masahiko Shiraishi
8.0/10 151 votes#3 - A Tumultuous Banquet
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/22/2013
Xin confronts Li Mu, the man who orchestrated Wang Yi's battlefield defeat, while Diao touches base with Kaine. Zheng reveals his future plans.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 146 votes#4 - Kings and Ants
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 6/29/2013
Xin gets a lead on a big battle that could propel him up the ranks to general, but soon learns he's not the only young, ambitious warrior around.
Director: Mitsutoshi Sato
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 143 votes#5 - A Third Force
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/6/2013
As the Fei Xin and Yu Feng Forces play at one-upmanship, Si Shi proposes a surprising potential ally in Zheng's power struggle with Lü Buwei.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 142 votes#6 - Beautiful Venom
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/13/2013
Zheng's supporters discuss the pros and cons of bringing the Queen Dowager onto their side, while Zheng takes matters into his own hands.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 142 votes#7 - A Cursed Prince
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/20/2013
Zheng tells Xiang about his days as a young hostage in Zhao, and about the unexpected people called upon to get him safely back to the Kingdom of Qin.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 146 votes#8 - Zheng and Zi Xia
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 7/27/2013
The flashback to young Zheng's escape from hostile Zhao to his Qin homeland reveals the startling effects of the mental and physical abuse he'd endured.
Director: Naoki Horiuchi
Writer: N/A
8.9/10 162 votes#9 - Binding Wish
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 8/3/2013
Zheng's flashback shows the lengths to which a black marketeer was willing to go to make sure he got home and became King of Qin, against all odds.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 134 votes#10 - Broken Love
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/10/2013
As Zheng and his supporters await word from the Inner Palace, the Queen Dowager reveals where her allegiances lie. Xiang is put in a tight spot.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 150 votes#11 - Assemblage
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 8/17/2013
Xiang struggles to bring Zheng some shocking news. The Qin army mounts its offensive against Wei's Gaolang Castle, but is Xin in over his head?
Director: Mitsutoshi Sato
Writer: N/A
8.5/10 139 votes#12 - Siege of Gaolang Castle
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 8/24/2013
Wang Ben's Yu Feng Force tries unconventional tactics to gain ground in the siege of Gaolang Castle. Lü Buwei's actions start to have consequences.
Director: Norihiko Nagahama
Writer: N/A
9.0/10 158 votes#13 - My Way of Fighting
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 8/31/2013
As Qin's war against Wei rages on, Xin follows his convictions only to land in hot water. A new opponent emerges that could turn the tide of battle.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10 130 votes#14 - The Man Lian Po
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 9/7/2013
Lian Po, once one of Zhao's Three Greats, is called to the battlefield again. The Fei Xin Force tries unconventional tactics to storm Jinliguan.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 126 votes#15 - Air of a Military Commander
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 9/14/2013
An assassin is picking off Qin's thousand-man commanders! Xin encounters a formidable young man who sees promise in the scrappy Fei Xin leader.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/10 129 votes#16 - Midnight Great General
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 9/21/2013
Lian Po gives his reasons for returning to the battlefield. A chance meeting in the dead of night could have a major impact on Xin's military career.
Director: Daisuke Tsukushi
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 123 votes#17 - The Night Before the Start of War
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 9/28/2013
Xin settles into his new position as the Qin army prepares for a battle that could change the face of China. Qiang Lei discusses her plans with Xin.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 124 votes#18 - Clash!
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 10/6/2013
The battle at Shanyang is underway. Xin and his fellow temporary thousand-man commanders must face the fearsome Lian Po--and the deadly Lun Hu.
Director: Mitsutaka Noshitani
Writer: Kiyoshi Murayama
8.4/10 131 votes#19 - Xuan Feng's Scheme
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 10/13/2013
As Wang Ben and the Yu Feng Force do battle with Lun Hu, the Fei Xin Force is called into battle. A devious strategy takes the Qin army by surprise.
Director: Norihiko Nagahama
Writer: N/A
8.4/10 126 votes#20 - The Feixin Unit's Counterattack
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 10/20/2013
The Qin army is at a standstill in their battle against Wei--until Qiang Lei devises a workaround. Will her idea be enough for them to claim victory?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/10 135 votes#21 - The Thief vs. The Strategist
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 10/27/2013
Meng Ao's lieutenant Huan Yi takes the battlefield with some real tricks up his sleeve. The Wei army must scramble to beat him at his own game.
Director: Mitsutoshi Sato
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 123 votes#22 - Meng Tian's Proposal
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 11/3/2013
After Huan Yi's masterstroke, Meng Tian suggests the Le Hua, Yu Feng, and Fei Xin Forces team up in the hopes of leaving their own mark on history.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/10 125 votes#23 - United Front of Three Units
Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 11/10/2013
Meng Tian skillfully brings all three special forces together in his plan to eliminate Lun Hu, but will the shrewd assassin fall prey to his scheme?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 120 votes#24 - A Wall That Must be Overcome
Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 11/17/2013
Bi gets a surprise visit and a new role in the battle against Wei, while Wang Ben and Xin fight against time to put an end to the masterful Lun Hu.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/10 119 votes#25 - Double Bluff
Season 2 Episode 25 - Aired 11/24/2013
Lieutenant Wang Jian's plot comes to fruition with help from the skillful Commander Bi, but the battle--and the battle of wits--is far from over.
Director: Mitsutoshi Sato
Writer: N/A