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Nirvana in Fire

2015 · TV Series · TV-G · 45 min · ★ 8.9

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A brilliant but physically fragile strategist enters a royal court to reopen an old injustice and quietly steer the balance of power. As alliances shift and rival factions clash, the series blends revenge, loyalty, and a long fight for truth.

Based on Nirvana in Fire

Also known as List of Langya

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Details
Original title
琅琊榜
Years
2015–2018
Release date
2015-09-19
Network
iQiyi
Language
Chinese
Rated
TV-G
Runtime
45 min
TMDB rating
8.9/10 (75 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like layered palace intrigue, patient storytelling, and emotional justice-driven drama in the vein of Luoyang; Not for you if you want fast pacing or constant action.

Pros: rich court intrigue; emotional payoff; beautiful period style | Cons: slow pacing; sometimes one-sided conflicts; dense early setup

Themes

  • based on novel or book
  • dynasty
  • royalty
  • bromance
  • historical
  • costume drama
  • 4th century
  • chinese history
  • court intrigue
  • six dynasties

Cast & crew

Directed by Kong Sheng, Li Xue

Episodes2 seasons · 104 episodes

Season 154 episodes
  • S1E1The Kirin Genius45m
  • S1E2Grand Empress Dowager44m
  • S1E3Sons of Two Families44m
  • S1E4Choosing a Master44m
  • S1E5Schemes in the Inner Palace44m
  • S1E6Principles of Loyalty44m
  • S1E7The Abandoned Garden44m
  • S1E8A Midnight Visitor44m
  • S1E9A Time to Cut Ties44m
  • S1E10The Next Target44m
  • S1E11Mentor44m
  • S1E12Even Without a Trace45m
  • S1E13The Missing Gunpowder45m
  • S1E14New Year's Eve45m
  • S1E15The Eastern Palace Strikes44m
  • S1E16Anguish45m
  • S1E17The Secret Gunpowder Mill44m
  • S1E18Silent Movements44m
  • S1E19Guests from Southern Chu44m
  • S1E20Birthday Banquet44m
  • S1E21Standoff at the Brink44m
  • S1E22A Resolution44m
  • S1E23The Truth of That Day44m
  • S1E24Resolution44m
  • S1E25The Fisherman’s Gain44m
  • S1E26Farewell to a Friend44m
  • S1E27"Water Buffalo"44m
  • S1E28Next Opponent44m
  • S1E29Hazelnut Pastries44m
  • S1E30Trump Card44m
  • S1E31Strategic Setup44m
  • S1E32Plot of Alienation44m
  • S1E33Plea in the Snow44m
  • S1E34The Right Choice44m
  • S1E35The Rescue44m
  • S1E36Another Battlefield44m
  • S1E37The Strategist's Resolve45m
  • S1E38Confrontation44m
  • S1E39Turning the Tables45m
  • S1E40Wujin Pill44m
  • S1E41Paving the Way44m
  • S1E42Mei Ridge44m
  • S1E43Raising the Rebel Flag44m
  • S1E44Desperate Battle44m
  • S1E45Reunion45m
  • S1E46Unworthy Son44m
  • S1E47Fire-Cold Poison44m
  • S1E48Remaining Time44m
  • S1E49Unveiled Identity45m
  • S1E50Sweep44m
  • S1E51Xie Yu's Letter44m
  • S1E52Five Great Crimes45m
  • S1E53Beyond Revenge44m
  • S1E54Farewell, Mei Changsu43m
Season 250 episodes
  • S2E1The King's Succession45m
  • S2E2The Oath of Brotherhood45m
  • S2E3The Langya Expert45m
  • S2E4The Living Witness45m
  • S2E5The Conspirators45m
  • S2E6Corruption45m
  • S2E7The Secret in the Jewelry Box45m
  • S2E8Twisted Loyalty45m
  • S2E9Nameless Memorial Tablet45m
  • S2E10The Foreign Consort45m
  • S2E11Shadow of the Hermit45m
  • S2E12Form of Malice45m
  • S2E13Awakening45m
  • S2E14Terms of Peace45m
  • S2E15The Target45m
  • S2E16Royal Visit45m
  • S2E17The Spark45m
  • S2E18Signs of the Torrent45m
  • S2E19Two Truths45m
  • S2E20Past Tragedy45m
  • S2E21Interwoven Bonds45m
  • S2E22The Survivors45m
  • S2E23When the Dead Walk45m
  • S2E24Unlocking Frostbone45m
  • S2E25The Brother's Resolve45m
  • S2E26Together, Always45m
  • S2E27That Day45m
  • S2E28Worry for the Future45m
  • S2E29Inherited Will45m
  • S2E30The New Emperor's Message45m
  • S2E31In Enemy Territory45m
  • S2E32Betrayal45m
  • S2E33The Secret Decree45m
  • S2E34The Final Battle45m
  • S2E35The Unwavering Path45m
  • S2E36Final Remonstration45m
  • S2E37The Soul Returns45m
  • S2E38The Pact45m
  • S2E39The Obsidian Sword45m
  • S2E40Ambitions Accelerate45m
  • S2E41Reunion with a Friend45m
  • S2E42False Hero45m
  • S2E43The Accusation45m
  • S2E44A Loyalist’s Regret45m
  • S2E45Conditions for a Coup45m
  • S2E46The Rising Banner of Rebellion45m
  • S2E47Men Rise Again45m
  • S2E48Palace Infiltration45m
  • S2E49The Hidden Passage45m
  • S2E50The Name of Chang Lin Forever45m