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The Best Episodes of Nirvana in Fire Season 1

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

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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. #1 Fan Favorite
    Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 52 - Five Great Crimes
    9.2/10(23 votes)

    S1:E52

    Liyang presents Xie Yu’s confession; ministers urge the Emperor to reopen Chiyan case.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 51 - Xie Yu's Letter
    9.1/10(16 votes)

    S1:E51

    Jingrui saves Liyang from Xia Jiang’s disciple; Mei’s allies seek a cure for his poison.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 54 - Farewell, Mei Changsu
    9.1/10(24 votes)

    S1:E54

    Mei leads the army against Chu, taking a fatal pill; Jing honors him as the new Emperor.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 53 - Beyond Revenge
    9.0/10(22 votes)

    S1:E53

    The Emperor relents to reopen Chiyan case; Mei agrees to leave to spare the throne.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 42 - Mei Ridge
    8.8/10(18 votes)

    S1:E42

    Prince Yu learns his mother’s fate; Jing discovers the Chiyan truth from Wei Zheng.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 34 - The Right Choice
    8.7/10(24 votes)

    S1:E34

    Jing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 38 - Confrontation
    8.7/10(22 votes)

    S1:E38

    Xia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 13 - The Missing Gunpowder
    8.6/10(25 votes)

    S1:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 20 - Birthday Banquet
    8.6/10(30 votes)

    S1:E20

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

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 36 - Another Battlefield
    8.6/10(21 votes)

    S1:E36

    Xia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 37 - The Strategist's Resolve
    8.6/10(21 votes)

    S1:E37

    Consort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 49 - Unveiled Identity
    8.6/10(21 votes)

    S1:E49

    Xia Jiang accuses Mei as Lin Shu; Jing saves Mei from the Emperor’s wrath.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 31 - Strategic Setup
    8.5/10(23 votes)

    S1:E31

    Prince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 33 - Plea in the Snow
    8.5/10(21 votes)

    S1:E33

    Jing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 39 - Turning the Tables
    8.5/10(21 votes)

    S1:E39

    The Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 43 - Raising the Rebel Flag
    8.5/10(21 votes)

    S1:E43

    Consort Jing uncovers Mei’s illness; Prince Yu plots a rebellion to seize the capital.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 44 - Desperate Battle
    8.5/10(20 votes)

    S1:E44

    Mei and Jing thwart Yu’s rebellion; Nihuang’s reinforcements save the imperial fortress.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 21 - Standoff at the Brink
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    S1:E21

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

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 32 - Plot of Alienation
    8.4/10(21 votes)

    S1:E32

    The Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 35 - The Rescue
    8.4/10(24 votes)

    S1:E35

    Yan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 40 - Wujin Pill
    8.4/10(20 votes)

    S1:E40

    Jing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 11 - Mentor
    8.3/10(23 votes)

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 23 - The Truth of That Day
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    S1:E23

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

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 30 - Trump Card
    8.3/10(22 votes)

    S1:E30

    Mei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Nirvana in Fire Season 1 Episode 41 - Paving the Way
    8.3/10(20 votes)

    S1:E41

    Xia Jiang’s confession clears Mei; Jing picks neutral allies as Yu is demoted.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Five Great Crimes" is the best rated episode of "Nirvana in Fire" season 1. It scored 9.2/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/14/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Xie Yu's Letter".