Episode 1
The Kirin Genius
45m
Minister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty.
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Nirvana in Fire
2015TV-G2 seasons8.8 / 10
Weakened by illness but strong in mind, Mei Changsu enters court politics to seek justice for a tragedy long forgotten.
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Synopsis
Weakened by illness but strong in mind, Mei Changsu enters court politics to seek justice for a tragedy long forgotten.
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Episode 2
Grand Empress Dowager
44m
Mei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins.
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Episode 3
Sons of Two Families
44m
Mei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet.
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Episode 4
Choosing a Master
44m
Mei uses children to defeat Baili Qi; Prince Jing allies with him to claim the throne.
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Episode 5
Schemes in the Inner Palace
44m
Mei’s plan saves Nihuang from poisoning; Noble Consort Yue is demoted for her scheme.
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Episode 6
Principles of Loyalty
44m
Prince Yu takes credit for saving Nihuang; Mei sets rules for Jing’s alliance.
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Episode 7
The Abandoned Garden
44m
Xia Dong confronts Xie Yu; Mei uncovers corpses, escalating the Duke of Qing’s case.
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Episode 8
A Midnight Visitor
44m
Mei fends off an attack; Prince Xian scrambles to save a minister tied to the corpses.
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Episode 9
A Time to Cut Ties
44m
Mei advises Prince Yu to back Jing; the Emperor appoints a neutral Minister of Revenue.
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Episode 10
The Next Target
44m
Mei targets Prince Yu’s ally; Jing’s report on Duke Qing is overshadowed by Yu’s reward.
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Episode 11
Mentor
44m
Mei outsmarts Xian’s plan to reinstate Consort Yue; Jing joins the throne fight.
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Episode 12
Even Without a Trace
45m
Nihuang learns Mei is Lin Shu; Jing uncovers a gunpowder smuggling plot by Xian.
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Episode 13
The Missing Gunpowder
45m
Mei stops Marquise Yan’s plot to kill the Emperor; Prince Yu saves a minister’s son.
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Episode 14
New Year's Eve
45m
Mei keeps Yan’s secret; Xie Yu’s plan to erode Meng Zhi’s trust with the Emperor begins.
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Episode 15
The Eastern Palace Strikes
44m
Jingrui suspects Qingyao; Mei foils Xie Yu’s plan to kill Shen Zhui at a birthday party.
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Episode 16
Anguish
45m
Mei protects Shen Zhui; Jingrui’s party invites spark tension with martial arts experts.
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Episode 17
The Secret Gunpowder Mill
44m
Prince Yu’s explosion kills civilians; Mei boosts Jing’s image to sway the Emperor.
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Episode 18
Silent Movements
44m
Qin Banruo finds Mei’s secret room; Jing recommends a new justice minister.
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Episode 19
Guests from Southern Chu
44m
Meng Zhi aids Jing’s throne bid; Nihuang is sent to the border as Southern Chu arrives.
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Episode 20
Birthday Banquet
44m
Xie Yu’s crimes unravel at Jingrui’s party; his Southern Chu ties are exposed.
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Episode 21
Standoff at the Brink
44m
Prince Yu’s army saves guests from Xie Yu’s trap; Liyang protects the Zhuo family.
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Episode 22
A Resolution
44m
Liyang confronts Xie Yu; Xia Jiang suspects a plot behind Xie’s downfall.
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Episode 23
The Truth of That Day
44m
Mei uncovers Xia Jiang’s role in the Chiyan case; Jing pushes to reinvestigate it.
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Episode 24
Resolution
44m
Mei mourns the Grand Empress Dowager; Xie Yu’s exile sparks Liyang’s plea for justice.
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Episode 25
The Fisherman’s Gain
44m
Jing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise.
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Episode 26
Farewell to a Friend
44m
Jingrui leaves for Southern Chu; Banruo plots to seduce Tong Lu for Mei’s secrets.
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Episode 27
"Water Buffalo"
44m
The Emperor catches Xian breaking mourning rules; Mei warns Meng Zhi to avoid suspicion.
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Episode 28
Next Opponent
44m
Jing’s promotion angers Yu; Mei fears Consort Jing knows his true identity.
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Episode 29
Hazelnut Pastries
44m
Mei uses a gift scandal to boost Jing; Yu and Xia Jiang plan to reopen the Chiyan case.
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Episode 30
Trump Card
44m
Mei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince.
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Episode 31
Strategic Setup
44m
Prince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans.
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Episode 32
Plot of Alienation
44m
The Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing.
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Episode 33
Plea in the Snow
44m
Jing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong.
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Episode 34
The Right Choice
44m
Jing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity.
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Episode 35
The Rescue
44m
Yan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny.
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Episode 36
Another Battlefield
44m
Xia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions.
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Episode 37
The Strategist's Resolve
45m
Consort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation.
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Episode 38
Confrontation
44m
Xia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot.
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Episode 39
Turning the Tables
45m
The Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption.
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Episode 40
Wujin Pill
44m
Jing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei.
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Episode 41
Paving the Way
44m
Xia Jiang’s confession clears Mei; Jing picks neutral allies as Yu is demoted.
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Episode 42
Mei Ridge
44m
Prince Yu learns his mother’s fate; Jing discovers the Chiyan truth from Wei Zheng.
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Episode 43
Raising the Rebel Flag
44m
Consort Jing uncovers Mei’s illness; Prince Yu plots a rebellion to seize the capital.
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Episode 44
Desperate Battle
44m
Mei and Jing thwart Yu’s rebellion; Nihuang’s reinforcements save the imperial fortress.
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Episode 45
Reunion
45m
Jing captures Yu; Mei’s illness worsens as Nie Feng suffers from the same poison.
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Episode 46
Unworthy Son
44m
Xia Jiang escapes; Jing suspects Mei’s identity as the Emperor considers a new heir.
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Episode 47
Fire-Cold Poison
44m
Mei plans to reopen Chiyan case; Lin Chen captures Banruo to find Xia Jiang.
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Episode 48
Remaining Time
44m
Xia Dong learns Mei is Lin Shu; Consort Yue’s plot exposes Mei’s identity to the Emperor.
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Episode 49
Unveiled Identity
45m
Xia Jiang accuses Mei as Lin Shu; Jing saves Mei from the Emperor’s wrath.
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Episode 50
Sweep
44m
Gao Zhan clears Mei’s name; Jing and Consort Jing dismantle Xia Jiang’s spy network.
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Episode 51
Xie Yu's Letter
44m
Jingrui saves Liyang from Xia Jiang’s disciple; Mei’s allies seek a cure for his poison.
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Episode 52
Five Great Crimes
45m
Liyang presents Xie Yu’s confession; ministers urge the Emperor to reopen Chiyan case.
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Episode 53
Beyond Revenge
44m
The Emperor relents to reopen Chiyan case; Mei agrees to leave to spare the throne.
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Episode 54
Farewell, Mei Changsu
43mfinale
Mei leads the army against Chu, taking a fatal pill; Jing honors him as the new Emperor.
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More about Nirvana in Fire
Cast
Hu GeMei Changsu
Liu TaoMu Nihuang
Wang KaiXiao Jingyan
Victor HuangXiao Jinghuan
Jin DongLin Chen
Liu MintaoConsort Jing
Leo WuFei Liu
Wang OuQin BanruoCredits
- Written by
- Yan Hai
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 104
- Original language
- Chinese
- Original title
- 琅琊榜
Networks & production
iQiyiChina
Shandong Film & TV GroupChina
Daylight Entertainment Co., Ltd.China- Shanghai Ruyi Film & TV Production 上海儒意影视制作China
Themes
4th centurybased on novel or bookbromancechinese historycostume dramacourt intriguedynastyhistorical
