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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S2E50 9.7
Episode #2.50

Pingjing defeats Yuanqi—but leaves glory behind to honor his family’s legacy.

#2
S1E52 9.2
Episode #1.52

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

#3
S1E51 9.1
Episode #1.51

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

#4 Episode #1.54 S1E54 9.1
#5 Episode #1.53 S1E53 9.0
#6 Episode #1.42 S1E42 8.8
#7 Episode #1.34 S1E34 8.7
#8 Episode #1.38 S1E38 8.7
#9 Episode #1.13 S1E13 8.6
#10 Episode #1.20 S1E20 8.6

▼ Lowlights

#56 S1E1 Episode #1.1 7.2

A prophecy concerning someone named "the Divine Talent" has two princes scrambling to win over Mei Chang Su, a man who is not who he seems. In the capital, the Duke of Qing's family is facing accusations of murder.

#55 Episode #2.1 S2E1 7.4
#54 Episode #1.15 S1E15 7.6
#53 Episode #1.7 S1E7 7.7
#52 Episode #1.50 S1E50 7.8

The Quality Arc

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Episode Engagement

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Season Momentum

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Season Consistency

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