Episode guide
Nirvana in Fire: Season 1
54 episodes · premiered Sep 19, 2015
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- Episode 1: The Kirin Genius Sep 19, 2015 · 45m Minister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty.
- Episode 2: Grand Empress Dowager Sep 19, 2015 · 44m Mei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins.
- Episode 3: Sons of Two Families Sep 20, 2015 · 44m Mei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet.
- Episode 4: Choosing a Master Sep 20, 2015 · 44m Mei uses children to defeat Baili Qi; Prince Jing allies with him to claim the throne.
- Episode 5: Schemes in the Inner Palace Sep 21, 2015 · 44m Mei’s plan saves Nihuang from poisoning; Noble Consort Yue is demoted for her scheme.
- Episode 6: Principles of Loyalty Sep 21, 2015 · 44m Prince Yu takes credit for saving Nihuang; Mei sets rules for Jing’s alliance.
- Episode 7: The Abandoned Garden Sep 22, 2015 · 44m Xia Dong confronts Xie Yu; Mei uncovers corpses, escalating the Duke of Qing’s case.
- Episode 8: A Midnight Visitor Sep 22, 2015 · 44m Mei fends off an attack; Prince Xian scrambles to save a minister tied to the corpses.
- Episode 9: A Time to Cut Ties Sep 23, 2015 · 44m Mei advises Prince Yu to back Jing; the Emperor appoints a neutral Minister of Revenue.
- Episode 10: The Next Target Sep 23, 2015 · 44m Mei targets Prince Yu’s ally; Jing’s report on Duke Qing is overshadowed by Yu’s reward.
- Episode 11: Mentor Sep 24, 2015 · 44m Mei outsmarts Xian’s plan to reinstate Consort Yue; Jing joins the throne fight.
- Episode 12: Even Without a Trace Sep 24, 2015 · 45m Nihuang learns Mei is Lin Shu; Jing uncovers a gunpowder smuggling plot by Xian.
- Episode 13: The Missing Gunpowder Sep 25, 2015 · 45m Mei stops Marquise Yan’s plot to kill the Emperor; Prince Yu saves a minister’s son.
- Episode 14: New Year's Eve Sep 25, 2015 · 45m Mei keeps Yan’s secret; Xie Yu’s plan to erode Meng Zhi’s trust with the Emperor begins.
- Episode 15: The Eastern Palace Strikes Sep 26, 2015 · 44m Jingrui suspects Qingyao; Mei foils Xie Yu’s plan to kill Shen Zhui at a birthday party.
- Episode 16: Anguish Sep 26, 2015 · 45m Mei protects Shen Zhui; Jingrui’s party invites spark tension with martial arts experts.
- Episode 17: The Secret Gunpowder Mill Sep 27, 2015 · 44m Prince Yu’s explosion kills civilians; Mei boosts Jing’s image to sway the Emperor.
- Episode 18: Silent Movements Sep 27, 2015 · 44m Qin Banruo finds Mei’s secret room; Jing recommends a new justice minister.
- Episode 19: Guests from Southern Chu Sep 28, 2015 · 44m Meng Zhi aids Jing’s throne bid; Nihuang is sent to the border as Southern Chu arrives.
- Episode 20: Birthday Banquet Sep 28, 2015 · 44m Xie Yu’s crimes unravel at Jingrui’s party; his Southern Chu ties are exposed.
- Episode 21: Standoff at the Brink Sep 29, 2015 · 44m Prince Yu’s army saves guests from Xie Yu’s trap; Liyang protects the Zhuo family.
- Episode 22: A Resolution Sep 29, 2015 · 44m Liyang confronts Xie Yu; Xia Jiang suspects a plot behind Xie’s downfall.
- Episode 23: The Truth of That Day Sep 30, 2015 · 44m Mei uncovers Xia Jiang’s role in the Chiyan case; Jing pushes to reinvestigate it.
- Episode 24: Resolution Sep 30, 2015 · 44m Mei mourns the Grand Empress Dowager; Xie Yu’s exile sparks Liyang’s plea for justice.
- Episode 25: The Fisherman’s Gain Oct 1, 2015 · 44m Jing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise.
- Episode 26: Farewell to a Friend Oct 1, 2015 · 44m Jingrui leaves for Southern Chu; Banruo plots to seduce Tong Lu for Mei’s secrets.
- Episode 27: "Water Buffalo" Oct 2, 2015 · 44m The Emperor catches Xian breaking mourning rules; Mei warns Meng Zhi to avoid suspicion.
- Episode 28: Next Opponent Oct 2, 2015 · 44m Jing’s promotion angers Yu; Mei fears Consort Jing knows his true identity.
- Episode 29: Hazelnut Pastries Oct 3, 2015 · 44m Mei uses a gift scandal to boost Jing; Yu and Xia Jiang plan to reopen the Chiyan case.
- Episode 30: Trump Card Oct 3, 2015 · 44m Mei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince.
- Episode 31: Strategic Setup Oct 4, 2015 · 44m Prince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans.
- Episode 32: Plot of Alienation Oct 4, 2015 · 44m The Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing.
- Episode 33: Plea in the Snow Oct 5, 2015 · 44m Jing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong.
- Episode 34: The Right Choice Oct 5, 2015 · 44m Jing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity.
- Episode 35: The Rescue Oct 6, 2015 · 44m Yan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny.
- Episode 36: Another Battlefield Oct 6, 2015 · 44m Xia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions.
- Episode 37: The Strategist's Resolve Oct 7, 2015 · 45m Consort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation.
- Episode 38: Confrontation Oct 7, 2015 · 44m Xia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot.
- Episode 39: Turning the Tables Oct 8, 2015 · 45m The Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption.
- Episode 40: Wujin Pill Oct 8, 2015 · 44m Jing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei.
- Episode 41: Paving the Way Oct 9, 2015 · 44m Xia Jiang’s confession clears Mei; Jing picks neutral allies as Yu is demoted.
- Episode 42: Mei Ridge Oct 9, 2015 · 44m Prince Yu learns his mother’s fate; Jing discovers the Chiyan truth from Wei Zheng.
- Episode 43: Raising the Rebel Flag Oct 10, 2015 · 44m Consort Jing uncovers Mei’s illness; Prince Yu plots a rebellion to seize the capital.
- Episode 44: Desperate Battle Oct 10, 2015 · 44m Mei and Jing thwart Yu’s rebellion; Nihuang’s reinforcements save the imperial fortress.
- Episode 45: Reunion Oct 11, 2015 · 45m Jing captures Yu; Mei’s illness worsens as Nie Feng suffers from the same poison.
- Episode 46: Unworthy Son Oct 11, 2015 · 44m Xia Jiang escapes; Jing suspects Mei’s identity as the Emperor considers a new heir.
- Episode 47: Fire-Cold Poison Oct 12, 2015 · 44m Mei plans to reopen Chiyan case; Lin Chen captures Banruo to find Xia Jiang.
- Episode 48: Remaining Time Oct 12, 2015 · 44m Xia Dong learns Mei is Lin Shu; Consort Yue’s plot exposes Mei’s identity to the Emperor.
- Episode 49: Unveiled Identity Oct 13, 2015 · 45m Xia Jiang accuses Mei as Lin Shu; Jing saves Mei from the Emperor’s wrath.
- Episode 50: Sweep Oct 13, 2015 · 44m Gao Zhan clears Mei’s name; Jing and Consort Jing dismantle Xia Jiang’s spy network.
- Episode 51: Xie Yu's Letter Oct 14, 2015 · 44m Jingrui saves Liyang from Xia Jiang’s disciple; Mei’s allies seek a cure for his poison.
- Episode 52: Five Great Crimes Oct 14, 2015 · 45m Liyang presents Xie Yu’s confession; ministers urge the Emperor to reopen Chiyan case.
- Episode 53: Beyond Revenge Oct 15, 2015 · 44m The Emperor relents to reopen Chiyan case; Mei agrees to leave to spare the throne.
- Episode 54: Farewell, Mei Changsu Oct 15, 2015 · 43m Mei leads the army against Chu, taking a fatal pill; Jing honors him as the new Emperor.