Nirvana in Fire: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Nirvana in Fire Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
The King's Succession
Dec 18, 2017
Pingjing rushes to Ganzhou as rising tensions hint at betrayal behind a sunken supply ship.
The Oath of Brotherhood
Dec 18, 2017
Pingjing and Lin Xi uncover clues, sparking suspicion of foul play in the ship’s sabotage.
The Langya Expert
Dec 19, 2017
An elite assassin attacks as Pingjing confirms the ship’s sinking was no accident.
The Living Witness
Dec 19, 2017
A near-murdered magistrate and physical evidence push the case toward the capital.
The Conspirators
Dec 20, 2017
An ambush reveals a general’s betrayal—but the court finally hears the truth.
Corruption
Dec 20, 2017
Suspicions grow as Duan Tongzhou escapes and a deadly handprint deepens the plot.
The Secret in the Jewelry Box
Dec 25, 2017
A cursed lacquer box links the empress to a long-buried secret and deadly scheme.
Twisted Loyalty
Dec 25, 2017
The empress is warned as accusations rise and Duan Tongzhou disappears once more.
Nameless Memorial Tablet
Dec 26, 2017
Old curses and hidden infertility secrets threaten royal harmony and truth.
The Foreign Consort
Dec 26, 2017
Mysterious deaths and foreign threats cast new doubt over a royal delegation.
Shadow of the Hermit
Dec 27, 2017
A hidden killer and an old enemy corner a suspect—revealing deeper motives.
Form of Malice
Dec 27, 2017
Madam Laiyang is killed after confessing—leaving her son trapped between grief and truth.
Awakening
Jan 1, 2018
Pingjing and Pingzhang reaffirm their bond while Mozi poisons Yuanqi with doubt.
Terms of Peace
Jan 1, 2018
Talks with Northern Yan mask betrayal as tensions shift toward hidden war.
The Target
Jan 2, 2018
Pingjing’s mission is betrayed—just as a deadly trap begins to unfold.
Royal Visit
Jan 2, 2018
A fragile peace is sealed with marriage—but Puyang prepares a new strike.
The Spark
Jan 3, 2018
A duel turns deadly and peace collapses—Pingjing is thrown into prison.
Signs of the Torrent
Jan 3, 2018
Pingjing proves his innocence—but war at the border reignites with fury.
Two Truths
Jan 8, 2018
A cursed prince and a buried past point to a spreading plague and ancient revenge.
Past Tragedy
Jan 8, 2018
A familiar disease returns—this time orchestrated by a long-hidden enemy.
Interwoven Bonds
Jan 9, 2018
Lin Xi falls ill as the capital seals off—Pingjing stays by her side.
The Survivors
Jan 9, 2018
A cure emerges, but suicide tattoos confirm Puyang’s elite followers are close.
When the Dead Walk
Jan 10, 2018
Pingjing is stabbed by a traitor with ties to a long-forgotten royal scandal.
Unlocking Frostbone
Jan 10, 2018
Only a rare poison cure can save Pingjing—Puyang holds the key.
The Brother's Resolve
Jan 15, 2018
Pingzhang faces a deadly trap to retrieve the cure—and chooses to risk it all.
Together, Always
Jan 15, 2018
The cure is shared—Pingzhang survives. But a greater war looms on the horizon.
That Day
Jan 16, 2018
Pingzhang saves his father from an ambush—but his body can no longer hold on.
Worry for the Future
Jan 16, 2018
A new emperor rises, but danger brews as Pingjing is promoted amid growing unease.
Inherited Will
Jan 17, 2018
The Chang Lin legacy continues—but enemies move to reclaim control of court power.
The New Emperor's Message
Jan 17, 2018
Pingjing prepares for peace talks while the empress plots a power shift.
In Enemy Territory
Jan 22, 2018
Pingjing infiltrates Dayu’s stronghold to expose their plan for war.
Betrayal
Jan 22, 2018
Pingjing’s war strategy is leaked—Yuanqi betrays him to the court.
The Secret Decree
Jan 23, 2018
Tingsheng backs Pingjing’s war—but the emperor’s decree forbids all action.
The Final Battle
Jan 23, 2018
Despite imperial orders, Pingjing leads a brilliant ambush as war erupts.
The Unwavering Path
Jan 24, 2018
Pingjing wins the battle—but promises to face judgment for his defiance.
Final Remonstration
Jan 24, 2018
Tingsheng dies after defending Pingjing in court, sealing a father’s love.
The Soul Returns
Jan 29, 2018
With Tingsheng gone, Pingjing is exiled—and the Chang Lin army is disbanded.
The Pact
Jan 29, 2018
Yuanqi strikes a secret deal to become a war hero—at a terrible cost.
The Obsidian Sword
Jan 30, 2018
Yuanqi hides his pact with Mozi—but his secret is nearly exposed.
Ambitions Accelerate
Jan 30, 2018
Yuanqi manipulates court ranks while Pingjing grows suspicious from afar.
Reunion with a Friend
Jan 31, 2018
Yuanqi visits Pingjing—asking advice while hiding a deeper agenda.
False Hero
Jan 31, 2018
Yuanqi’s wife learns the truth—while Pingjing warns the capital of danger.
The Accusation
Feb 5, 2018
Pingjing confesses love; Pei’er’s witness could bring Yuanqi down.
A Loyalist’s Regret
Feb 5, 2018
Xun Baisui confirms Yuanqi’s betrayal—then is assassinated.
Conditions for a Coup
Feb 6, 2018
Yuanqi prepares to seize the palace; Pingjing receives urgent warning.
The Rising Banner of Rebellion
Feb 6, 2018
The hunt is canceled—Yuanqi pivots to a full palace coup.
Men Rise Again
Feb 7, 2018
The empress dies shielding the emperor—Pingjing raises the Chang Lin banner.
Palace Infiltration
Feb 7, 2018
As Yuanqi prepares to ascend, Pingjing surrounds the city with his army.
The Hidden Passage
Feb 12, 2018
A secret tunnel and a childhood memory give Pingjing a chance to strike back.
The Name of Chang Lin Forever
Feb 12, 2018
Pingjing defeats Yuanqi—but leaves glory behind to honor his family’s legacy.