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The Best Episodes of Kingdom

Every episode of Kingdom ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Kingdom!

Best episode
S3E17 The Ultimate Instinctive Type
9.81,904 votes
Worst episode
S1E3 Friend!
7.4441 votes
Top season
Season 3
9.3avg
Binge time
2d 17h
155 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Kingdom Season 3 Episode 17 - The Ultimate Instinctive Type
    9.8/10(1904 votes)

    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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  2. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 14 - The Mightiest Man
    9.8/10(1452 votes)

    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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  3. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 19 - Zheng Speaks
    9.8/10(1247 votes)

    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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  4. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 11 - A General's Pride
    9.8/10(1208 votes)

    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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  5. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 38 - Succession
    9.7/10(1293 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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  6. Kingdom Season 5 Episode 9 - Misfortune
    9.7/10(828 votes)

    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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  7. Kingdom Season 5 Episode 10 - Roar of Pride
    9.7/10(713 votes)

    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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  8. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 13 - The Strongest
    9.6/10(1055 votes)

    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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  9. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 23 - Unprecedented Aid
    9.6/10(869 votes)

    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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  10. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 37 - I Am at the Verge of Death
    9.6/10(854 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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  11. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 22 - With All We Have
    9.6/10(723 votes)

    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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  12. Kingdom Season 2 Episode 30 - Precious Comrades
    9.5/10(484 votes)

    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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  13. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 21 - A Secret Revealed
    9.4/10(616 votes)

    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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  14. Kingdom Season 4 Episode 5 - Sword and Shield
    9.4/10(506 votes)

    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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  15. Kingdom Season 4 Episode 23 - Reversal Rush
    9.4/10(437 votes)

    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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  16. Kingdom Season 4 Episode 22 - Running For Your Lives
    9.4/10(433 votes)

    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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  17. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 1 - The Encroaching Coalition Army
    9.3/10(744 votes)

    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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  18. Kingdom Season 6 Episode 6 - Liewei's Trap
    9.3/10(683 votes)

    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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  19. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 16 - Li Mu's Whereabouts
    9.3/10(620 votes)

    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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  20. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 6 - A Mutual Self-Confidence
    9.3/10(616 votes)

    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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  21. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 24 - Deepest Gratitude
    9.3/10(610 votes)

    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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  22. Kingdom Season 3 Episode 15 - Beyond Hangu Pass
    9.3/10(607 votes)

    S3:E15

    The Qin army is riding high when Wa Lin's elites arrive at Hangu Pass. An unpredictable Qin general steps in to assist. Diao is cautiously optimistic.

    Director:Masato Tamagawa
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Kingdom Season 6 Episode 8 - The Battle Begins
    9.3/10(573 votes)

    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(439 votes)

    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 6 Episode 3 - The Qin Army Lineup
    9.2/10(687 votes)

    S6:E3

    The Qin army takes shape as their war with Zhao begins in earnest. Xin celebrates a sentimental reunion.

    Director:Taiji Kawanishi
    Writer:Suzuyuki Kaneko

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Ultimate Instinctive Type" is the best rated episode of Kingdom. It scored 9.8/10 from 1,904 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on August 16, 2021.

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