Nirvana in Fire (2015–2018)

1. S01E01The Kirin GeniusSeptember 19, 2015—Minister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty.
2. S01E02Grand Empress DowagerSeptember 19, 2015—Mei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins.
3. S01E03Sons of Two FamiliesSeptember 20, 2015—Mei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet.
4. S01E04Choosing a MasterSeptember 20, 2015—Mei uses children to defeat Baili Qi; Prince Jing allies with him to claim the throne.
5. S01E05Schemes in the Inner PalaceSeptember 21, 2015—Mei’s plan saves Nihuang from poisoning; Noble Consort Yue is demoted for her scheme.
6. S01E06Principles of LoyaltySeptember 21, 2015—Prince Yu takes credit for saving Nihuang; Mei sets rules for Jing’s alliance.
7. S01E07The Abandoned GardenSeptember 22, 2015—Xia Dong confronts Xie Yu; Mei uncovers corpses, escalating the Duke of Qing’s case.
8. S01E08A Midnight VisitorSeptember 22, 2015—Mei fends off an attack; Prince Xian scrambles to save a minister tied to the corpses.
9. S01E09A Time to Cut TiesSeptember 23, 2015—Mei advises Prince Yu to back Jing; the Emperor appoints a neutral Minister of Revenue.
10. S01E10The Next TargetSeptember 23, 2015—Mei targets Prince Yu’s ally; Jing’s report on Duke Qing is overshadowed by Yu’s reward.
11. S01E11MentorSeptember 24, 2015—Mei outsmarts Xian’s plan to reinstate Consort Yue; Jing joins the throne fight.
12. S01E12Even Without a TraceSeptember 24, 2015—Nihuang learns Mei is Lin Shu; Jing uncovers a gunpowder smuggling plot by Xian.
13. S01E13The Missing GunpowderSeptember 25, 2015—Mei stops Marquise Yan’s plot to kill the Emperor; Prince Yu saves a minister’s son.
14. S01E14New Year's EveSeptember 25, 2015—Mei keeps Yan’s secret; Xie Yu’s plan to erode Meng Zhi’s trust with the Emperor begins.
15. S01E15The Eastern Palace StrikesSeptember 26, 2015—Jingrui suspects Qingyao; Mei foils Xie Yu’s plan to kill Shen Zhui at a birthday party.
16. S01E16AnguishSeptember 26, 2015—Mei protects Shen Zhui; Jingrui’s party invites spark tension with martial arts experts.
17. S01E17The Secret Gunpowder MillSeptember 27, 2015—Prince Yu’s explosion kills civilians; Mei boosts Jing’s image to sway the Emperor.
18. S01E18Silent MovementsSeptember 27, 2015—Qin Banruo finds Mei’s secret room; Jing recommends a new justice minister.
19. S01E19Guests from Southern ChuSeptember 28, 2015—Meng Zhi aids Jing’s throne bid; Nihuang is sent to the border as Southern Chu arrives.
20. S01E20Birthday BanquetSeptember 28, 2015—Xie Yu’s crimes unravel at Jingrui’s party; his Southern Chu ties are exposed.
21. S01E21Standoff at the BrinkSeptember 29, 2015—Prince Yu’s army saves guests from Xie Yu’s trap; Liyang protects the Zhuo family.
22. S01E22A ResolutionSeptember 29, 2015—Liyang confronts Xie Yu; Xia Jiang suspects a plot behind Xie’s downfall.
23. S01E23The Truth of That DaySeptember 30, 2015—Mei uncovers Xia Jiang’s role in the Chiyan case; Jing pushes to reinvestigate it.
24. S01E24ResolutionSeptember 30, 2015—Mei mourns the Grand Empress Dowager; Xie Yu’s exile sparks Liyang’s plea for justice.
25. S01E25The Fisherman’s GainOctober 1, 2015—Jing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise.
26. S01E26Farewell to a FriendOctober 1, 2015—Jingrui leaves for Southern Chu; Banruo plots to seduce Tong Lu for Mei’s secrets.
27. S01E27"Water Buffalo"October 2, 2015—The Emperor catches Xian breaking mourning rules; Mei warns Meng Zhi to avoid suspicion.
28. S01E28Next OpponentOctober 2, 2015—Jing’s promotion angers Yu; Mei fears Consort Jing knows his true identity.
29. S01E29Hazelnut PastriesOctober 3, 2015—Mei uses a gift scandal to boost Jing; Yu and Xia Jiang plan to reopen the Chiyan case.
30. S01E30Trump CardOctober 3, 2015—Mei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince.
31. S01E31Strategic SetupOctober 4, 2015—Prince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans.
32. S01E32Plot of AlienationOctober 4, 2015—The Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing.
33. S01E33Plea in the SnowOctober 5, 2015—Jing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong.
34. S01E34The Right ChoiceOctober 5, 2015—Jing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity.
35. S01E35The RescueOctober 6, 2015—Yan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny.
36. S01E36Another BattlefieldOctober 6, 2015—Xia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions.
37. S01E37The Strategist's ResolveOctober 7, 2015—Consort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation.
38. S01E38ConfrontationOctober 7, 2015—Xia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot.
39. S01E39Turning the TablesOctober 8, 2015—The Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption.
40. S01E40Wujin PillOctober 8, 2015—Jing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei.
41. S01E41Paving the WayOctober 9, 2015—Xia Jiang’s confession clears Mei; Jing picks neutral allies as Yu is demoted.
42. S01E42Mei RidgeOctober 9, 2015—Prince Yu learns his mother’s fate; Jing discovers the Chiyan truth from Wei Zheng.
43. S01E43Raising the Rebel FlagOctober 10, 2015—Consort Jing uncovers Mei’s illness; Prince Yu plots a rebellion to seize the capital.
44. S01E44Desperate BattleOctober 10, 2015—Mei and Jing thwart Yu’s rebellion; Nihuang’s reinforcements save the imperial fortress.
45. S01E45ReunionOctober 11, 2015—Jing captures Yu; Mei’s illness worsens as Nie Feng suffers from the same poison.
46. S01E46Unworthy SonOctober 11, 2015—Xia Jiang escapes; Jing suspects Mei’s identity as the Emperor considers a new heir.
47. S01E47Fire-Cold PoisonOctober 12, 2015—Mei plans to reopen Chiyan case; Lin Chen captures Banruo to find Xia Jiang.
48. S01E48Remaining TimeOctober 12, 2015—Xia Dong learns Mei is Lin Shu; Consort Yue’s plot exposes Mei’s identity to the Emperor.
49. S01E49Unveiled IdentityOctober 13, 2015—Xia Jiang accuses Mei as Lin Shu; Jing saves Mei from the Emperor’s wrath.
50. S01E50SweepOctober 13, 2015—Gao Zhan clears Mei’s name; Jing and Consort Jing dismantle Xia Jiang’s spy network.
51. S01E51Xie Yu's LetterOctober 14, 2015—Jingrui saves Liyang from Xia Jiang’s disciple; Mei’s allies seek a cure for his poison.
52. S01E52Five Great CrimesOctober 14, 2015—Liyang presents Xie Yu’s confession; ministers urge the Emperor to reopen Chiyan case.
53. S01E53Beyond RevengeOctober 15, 2015—The Emperor relents to reopen Chiyan case; Mei agrees to leave to spare the throne.
54. S01E54Farewell, Mei ChangsuOctober 15, 2015—Mei leads the army against Chu, taking a fatal pill; Jing honors him as the new Emperor.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01The King's SuccessionDecember 18, 2017—Pingjing rushes to Ganzhou as rising tensions hint at betrayal behind a sunken supply ship.
2. S02E02The Oath of BrotherhoodDecember 18, 2017—Pingjing and Lin Xi uncover clues, sparking suspicion of foul play in the ship’s sabotage.
3. S02E03The Langya ExpertDecember 19, 2017—An elite assassin attacks as Pingjing confirms the ship’s sinking was no accident.
4. S02E04The Living WitnessDecember 19, 2017—A near-murdered magistrate and physical evidence push the case toward the capital.
5. S02E05The ConspiratorsDecember 20, 2017—An ambush reveals a general’s betrayal—but the court finally hears the truth.
6. S02E06CorruptionDecember 20, 2017—Suspicions grow as Duan Tongzhou escapes and a deadly handprint deepens the plot.
7. S02E07The Secret in the Jewelry BoxDecember 25, 2017—A cursed lacquer box links the empress to a long-buried secret and deadly scheme.
8. S02E08Twisted LoyaltyDecember 25, 2017—The empress is warned as accusations rise and Duan Tongzhou disappears once more.
9. S02E09Nameless Memorial TabletDecember 26, 2017—Old curses and hidden infertility secrets threaten royal harmony and truth.
10. S02E10The Foreign ConsortDecember 26, 2017—Mysterious deaths and foreign threats cast new doubt over a royal delegation.
11. S02E11Shadow of the HermitDecember 27, 2017—A hidden killer and an old enemy corner a suspect—revealing deeper motives.
12. S02E12Form of MaliceDecember 27, 2017—Madam Laiyang is killed after confessing—leaving her son trapped between grief and truth.
13. S02E13AwakeningJanuary 1, 2018—Pingjing and Pingzhang reaffirm their bond while Mozi poisons Yuanqi with doubt.
14. S02E14Terms of PeaceJanuary 1, 2018—Talks with Northern Yan mask betrayal as tensions shift toward hidden war.
15. S02E15The TargetJanuary 2, 2018—Pingjing’s mission is betrayed—just as a deadly trap begins to unfold.
16. S02E16Royal VisitJanuary 2, 2018—A fragile peace is sealed with marriage—but Puyang prepares a new strike.
17. S02E17The SparkJanuary 3, 2018—A duel turns deadly and peace collapses—Pingjing is thrown into prison.
18. S02E18Signs of the TorrentJanuary 3, 2018—Pingjing proves his innocence—but war at the border reignites with fury.
19. S02E19Two TruthsJanuary 8, 2018—A cursed prince and a buried past point to a spreading plague and ancient revenge.
20. S02E20Past TragedyJanuary 8, 2018—A familiar disease returns—this time orchestrated by a long-hidden enemy.
21. S02E21Interwoven BondsJanuary 9, 2018—Lin Xi falls ill as the capital seals off—Pingjing stays by her side.
22. S02E22The SurvivorsJanuary 9, 2018—A cure emerges, but suicide tattoos confirm Puyang’s elite followers are close.
23. S02E23When the Dead WalkJanuary 10, 2018—Pingjing is stabbed by a traitor with ties to a long-forgotten royal scandal.
24. S02E24Unlocking FrostboneJanuary 10, 2018—Only a rare poison cure can save Pingjing—Puyang holds the key.
25. S02E25The Brother's ResolveJanuary 15, 2018—Pingzhang faces a deadly trap to retrieve the cure—and chooses to risk it all.
26. S02E26Together, AlwaysJanuary 15, 2018—The cure is shared—Pingzhang survives. But a greater war looms on the horizon.
27. S02E27That DayJanuary 16, 2018—Pingzhang saves his father from an ambush—but his body can no longer hold on.
28. S02E28Worry for the FutureJanuary 16, 2018—A new emperor rises, but danger brews as Pingjing is promoted amid growing unease.
29. S02E29Inherited WillJanuary 17, 2018—The Chang Lin legacy continues—but enemies move to reclaim control of court power.
30. S02E30The New Emperor's MessageJanuary 17, 2018—Pingjing prepares for peace talks while the empress plots a power shift.
31. S02E31In Enemy TerritoryJanuary 22, 2018—Pingjing infiltrates Dayu’s stronghold to expose their plan for war.
32. S02E32BetrayalJanuary 22, 2018—Pingjing’s war strategy is leaked—Yuanqi betrays him to the court.
33. S02E33The Secret DecreeJanuary 23, 2018—Tingsheng backs Pingjing’s war—but the emperor’s decree forbids all action.
34. S02E34The Final BattleJanuary 23, 2018—Despite imperial orders, Pingjing leads a brilliant ambush as war erupts.
35. S02E35The Unwavering PathJanuary 24, 2018—Pingjing wins the battle—but promises to face judgment for his defiance.
36. S02E36Final RemonstrationJanuary 24, 2018—Tingsheng dies after defending Pingjing in court, sealing a father’s love.
37. S02E37The Soul ReturnsJanuary 29, 2018—With Tingsheng gone, Pingjing is exiled—and the Chang Lin army is disbanded.
38. S02E38The PactJanuary 29, 2018—Yuanqi strikes a secret deal to become a war hero—at a terrible cost.
39. S02E39The Obsidian SwordJanuary 30, 2018—Yuanqi hides his pact with Mozi—but his secret is nearly exposed.
40. S02E40Ambitions AccelerateJanuary 30, 2018—Yuanqi manipulates court ranks while Pingjing grows suspicious from afar.
41. S02E41Reunion with a FriendJanuary 31, 2018—Yuanqi visits Pingjing—asking advice while hiding a deeper agenda.
42. S02E42False HeroJanuary 31, 2018—Yuanqi’s wife learns the truth—while Pingjing warns the capital of danger.
43. S02E43The AccusationFebruary 5, 2018—Pingjing confesses love; Pei’er’s witness could bring Yuanqi down.
44. S02E44A Loyalist’s RegretFebruary 5, 2018—Xun Baisui confirms Yuanqi’s betrayal—then is assassinated.
45. S02E45Conditions for a CoupFebruary 6, 2018—Yuanqi prepares to seize the palace; Pingjing receives urgent warning.
46. S02E46The Rising Banner of RebellionFebruary 6, 2018—The hunt is canceled—Yuanqi pivots to a full palace coup.
47. S02E47Men Rise AgainFebruary 7, 2018—The empress dies shielding the emperor—Pingjing raises the Chang Lin banner.
48. S02E48Palace InfiltrationFebruary 7, 2018—As Yuanqi prepares to ascend, Pingjing surrounds the city with his army.
49. S02E49The Hidden PassageFebruary 12, 2018—A secret tunnel and a childhood memory give Pingjing a chance to strike back.
50. S02E50The Name of Chang Lin ForeverFebruary 12, 2018—Pingjing defeats Yuanqi—but leaves glory behind to honor his family’s legacy.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed