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