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The Best Episodes of Nirvana in Fire Season 1

Weakened by illness but strong in mind, Mei Changsu enters court politics to seek justice for a tragedy long forgotten.

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  1. Background image for The Kirin Genius
    7.2/10(37 votes)

    #1 - The Kirin Genius

    S1:E1

    Minister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Grand Empress Dowager
    8.0/10(32 votes)

    #2 - Grand Empress Dowager

    S1:E2

    Mei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Sons of Two Families
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    #3 - Sons of Two Families

    S1:E3

    Mei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet.

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Choosing a Master
    7.8/10(21 votes)

    #4 - Choosing a Master

    S1:E4

    Mei uses children to defeat Baili Qi; Prince Jing allies with him to claim the throne.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Schemes in the Inner Palace
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    #5 - Schemes in the Inner Palace

    S1:E5

    Mei’s plan saves Nihuang from poisoning; Noble Consort Yue is demoted for her scheme.

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Principles of Loyalty
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #6 - Principles of Loyalty

    S1:E6

    Prince Yu takes credit for saving Nihuang; Mei sets rules for Jing’s alliance.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  7. Background image for The Abandoned Garden
    7.7/10(22 votes)

    #7 - The Abandoned Garden

    S1:E7

    Xia Dong confronts Xie Yu; Mei uncovers corpses, escalating the Duke of Qing’s case.

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for A Midnight Visitor
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    #8 - A Midnight Visitor

    S1:E8

    Mei fends off an attack; Prince Xian scrambles to save a minister tied to the corpses.

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  9. Background image for A Time to Cut Ties
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #9 - A Time to Cut Ties

    S1:E9

    Mei advises Prince Yu to back Jing; the Emperor appoints a neutral Minister of Revenue.

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for The Next Target
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    #10 - The Next Target

    S1:E10

    Mei targets Prince Yu’s ally; Jing’s report on Duke Qing is overshadowed by Yu’s reward.

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  11. Background image for Mentor
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    #11 - Mentor

    S1:E11

    Mei outsmarts Xian’s plan to reinstate Consort Yue; Jing joins the throne fight.

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  12. Background image for Even Without a Trace
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    #12 - Even Without a Trace

    S1:E12

    Nihuang learns Mei is Lin Shu; Jing uncovers a gunpowder smuggling plot by Xian.

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  13. Background image for The Missing Gunpowder
    8.6/10(23 votes)

    #13 - The Missing Gunpowder

    S1:E13

    Mei stops Marquise Yan’s plot to kill the Emperor; Prince Yu saves a minister’s son.

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  14. Background image for New Year's Eve
    8.2/10(19 votes)

    #14 - New Year's Eve

    S1:E14

    Mei keeps Yan’s secret; Xie Yu’s plan to erode Meng Zhi’s trust with the Emperor begins.

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for The Eastern Palace Strikes
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    #15 - The Eastern Palace Strikes

    S1:E15

    Jingrui suspects Qingyao; Mei foils Xie Yu’s plan to kill Shen Zhui at a birthday party.

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Anguish
    8.0/10(20 votes)

    #16 - Anguish

    S1:E16

    Mei protects Shen Zhui; Jingrui’s party invites spark tension with martial arts experts.

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  17. Background image for The Secret Gunpowder Mill
    8.0/10(20 votes)

    #17 - The Secret Gunpowder Mill

    S1:E17

    Prince Yu’s explosion kills civilians; Mei boosts Jing’s image to sway the Emperor.

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Silent Movements
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    #18 - Silent Movements

    S1:E18

    Qin Banruo finds Mei’s secret room; Jing recommends a new justice minister.

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Guests from Southern Chu
    8.2/10(20 votes)

    #19 - Guests from Southern Chu

    S1:E19

    Meng Zhi aids Jing’s throne bid; Nihuang is sent to the border as Southern Chu arrives.

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  20. Background image for Birthday Banquet
    8.6/10(28 votes)

    #20 - Birthday Banquet

    S1:E20

    Xie Yu’s crimes unravel at Jingrui’s party; his Southern Chu ties are exposed.

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  21. Background image for Standoff at the Brink
    8.4/10(21 votes)

    #21 - Standoff at the Brink

    S1:E21

    Prince Yu’s army saves guests from Xie Yu’s trap; Liyang protects the Zhuo family.

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  22. Background image for A Resolution
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #22 - A Resolution

    S1:E22

    Liyang confronts Xie Yu; Xia Jiang suspects a plot behind Xie’s downfall.

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  23. Background image for The Truth of That Day
    8.3/10(19 votes)

    #23 - The Truth of That Day

    S1:E23

    Mei uncovers Xia Jiang’s role in the Chiyan case; Jing pushes to reinvestigate it.

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  24. Background image for Resolution
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #24 - Resolution

    S1:E24

    Mei mourns the Grand Empress Dowager; Xie Yu’s exile sparks Liyang’s plea for justice.

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for The Fisherman’s Gain
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    #25 - The Fisherman’s Gain

    S1:E25

    Jing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Kirin Genius" is the best rated episode of "Nirvana in Fire" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 37 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/19/2015. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Grand Empress Dowager".