The WORST episodes of The Rise of Phoenixes

Every episode of The Rise of Phoenixes ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Rise of Phoenixes!

A story between Ning Yi, a prince who goes against the tide and Feng Zhiwei, a descendant of the former dynasty as they fight to stay alive in spite of the dangers brought by those who lust for power within the confines of the palace.

Last Updated: 5/5/2024Network: Hunan TVStatus: Ended

6.00

5 votes

#1 - Episode 70

Season 1 - Episode 70 - Aired 10/12/2018

Gu Nanyi asks Yueling to tell Zhiwei the truth about Helian Zheng's fate. Zhiwei accepts Ning Yi's offer to make her empress, but she has other plans.

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6.58

12 votes

#2 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2018

Wary of a power struggle, the Tiansheng emperor decides to send away Ning Yi, who spends his days weaving silk and rueing a traumatic event in his past.

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6.80

5 votes

#3 - Episode 26

Season 1 - Episode 26 - Aired 9/21/2018

Suspecting intrigue, Ning Yi secretly sends a crew to capture corsair Chen Shao, who's accused of assassinating courtier Lin Renqi.

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7.00

4 votes

#4 - Episode 57

Season 1 - Episode 57 - Aired 10/5/2018

Zhiwei grabs Liu Meiduo's sleeve and foils Helian Lie's plot against her and Ning Yi. Helian Zheng learns the truth about his father's death.

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7.00

4 votes

#5 - Episode 47

Season 1 - Episode 47 - Aired 10/5/2018

Zhongxin takes advantage of Ning Yi's illness to put his plan in motion, but Yan Huaishi convinces Zhou Xizhong to help thwart Zhongxin's ambitions.

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7.00

5 votes

#6 - Episode 20

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 9/21/2018

The emperor gets to the bottom of Ning Qiao's case. Shao Ning unknowingly helps Zhiwei identify the culprit behind an attempt to poison Ning Yi.

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7.20

5 votes

#7 - Episode 46

Season 1 - Episode 46 - Aired 10/5/2018

Zhongxin puts on an act to cover up his crime and prepares his troops for a rebellion. Zhiwei encounters Yan Huaishi's fiancée, Hua Qiong.

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7.20

5 votes

#8 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/14/2018

After making a fateful pact, Chief Gu and Ning Yi involve Qiu Shangqi and Qiu Mingying in a scheme to ensnare Ning Chuan.

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7.25

4 votes

#9 - Episode 35

Season 1 - Episode 35 - Aired 9/28/2018

Shao Ning and Noble Consort Chang collude to keep Lady Wang silent about a past scheme against Ya Le. Wei Zhi is asked to guard the golden box.

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7.25

4 votes

#10 - Episode 48

Season 1 - Episode 48 - Aired 10/5/2018

After Feng Hao escapes from jail, Peng Pei seeks information on the Qiu family's link to the former dynasty -- and reports his suspicions to Ning Qi.

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7.25

4 votes

#11 - Episode 49

Season 1 - Episode 49 - Aired 10/5/2018

After confronting Qiu Mingying about Feng Hao's identity, Headmaster Xin falls for Ning Qi and Peng Pei's trap, and Qiu Mingying is apprehended.

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7.25

4 votes

#12 - Episode 54

Season 1 - Episode 54 - Aired 10/5/2018

Ning Yi meets with the prince of Dayue with a proposal for an alliance. The emperor orders Gu Heng to keep a close eye on Ning Qi and Peng Pei.

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7.25

4 votes

#13 - Episode 55

Season 1 - Episode 55 - Aired 10/5/2018

Helian Zheng confronts Helian Lie with an edict to dispute the succession, but Liu Mudan intervenes. Ning Yi investigates the Liu and Si families' past.

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7.25

4 votes

#14 - Episode 58

Season 1 - Episode 58 - Aired 10/5/2018

Yueling steals a talisman from Ning Sheng's box before handing it to Ning Qi. Unrest in Jinshi interrupts Zhiwei and Helian Zheng's nuptials.

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7.25

4 votes

#15 - Episode 59

Season 1 - Episode 59 - Aired 10/5/2018

Yueling overhears the emperor's conversation with Lingying, Ya Le's former servant. Ning Qi uses Shao Ning to frame Ning Yi.

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7.25

4 votes

#16 - Episode 64

Season 1 - Episode 64 - Aired 10/12/2018

The emperor refuses to grant Ya Le's wish to see Ning Yi and plans to make Ning Qi his successor. Yueling and Zhang Sunhong plot to undermine Ning Qi.

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7.25

4 votes

#17 - Episode 56

Season 1 - Episode 56 - Aired 10/5/2018

Ning Yi frees a prisoner in order to help Zhiwei and Helian Zheng. Ning Qi orders fragrance-maker Yueling to replicate the emperor's incense box.

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7.40

5 votes

#18 - Episode 69

Season 1 - Episode 69 - Aired 10/12/2018

Zhang Sunhong turns Zhiwei against Ning Yi, and Yueling leverages Ning Qi's grudge. Ning Cheng stops Zhiwei and Helian Zheng on their way to Jinshi.

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7.40

5 votes

#19 - Episode 45

Season 1 - Episode 45 - Aired 9/28/2018

Chang Zhongxin sets a trap for his brother, Zhongyi, and turns against his own father. Feng Hao steals an artifact from Qiu Mingying's closet.

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7.40

5 votes

#20 - Episode 14

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/14/2018

Ning Yi confronts Ning Yan about his role in Ning Qiao's downfall. Ning Sheng suspects Ning Yi is involved in the scandal surrounding the wooden figure

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7.50

4 votes

#21 - Episode 62

Season 1 - Episode 62 - Aired 10/12/2018

Jin Siyu identifies the real Zhiwei. To aid in Zhiwei's escape from Puyuan, Ning Yi asks Jiarong to deliver the map of a secret exit.

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7.50

4 votes

#22 - Episode 34

Season 1 - Episode 34 - Aired 9/28/2018

Ning Yi brings up Lin Renqi's case when the emperor mentions Lord of Minhai's return to his dominion. Shao Ning suspects Ning Yi caused the blood marks.

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7.50

4 votes

#23 - Episode 53

Season 1 - Episode 53 - Aired 10/5/2018

After granting permission for Helian Zheng to marry Zhiwei and return to Jinshi, the emperor orders Ning Yi to accompany them on the way.

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7.50

4 votes

#24 - Episode 63

Season 1 - Episode 63 - Aired 10/12/2018

Zhiwei wakes up with little recollection, and Jin Siyu leads her to think she's his consort. Ning Yi demolishes Puyuan with his rescue plan.

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7.50

4 votes

#25 - Episode 65

Season 1 - Episode 65 - Aired 10/12/2018

Ning Qi delivers gift chests to Ya Le's residence -- but it's a Trojan horse. Ning Cheng arrives at the scene and clashes with Master Zong.

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