Men with Swords

Episode 2

Episode 2

A chess prodigy is recruited as war looms.

Episode 3

Episode 3

Political rivals clash as a new kingdom rises.

Episode 4

Episode 4

A young scholar meets a disguised noble spy.

Episode 5

Episode 5

A noble rescues a wary exile from harassment.

Episode 6

Episode 6

A princess aids a musician fleeing unwanted advances.

Episode 7

Episode 7

A beautiful schemer wins a king’s favor.

Episode 8

Episode 8

A king rejects reforms as generals gain power.

Episode 9

Episode 9

Secret pacts spark war and crown a “God of War.”

Episode 10

Episode 10

A court favorite begins ruling in a lazy king’s stead.

Episode 11

Episode 11

A wary envoy sets up a clash between kingdoms.

Episode 12

Episode 12

An envoy urges peace despite public anger.

Episode 13

Episode 13

A clever envoy thwarts danger and earns promotion.

Episode 14

Episode 14

A disgraced scholar manipulates trade for leverage.

Episode 15

Episode 15

Four nations converge for a new king’s coronation.

Episode 16

Episode 16

A sudden animal death sparks war on Tianxuan.

Episode 17

Episode 17

A schemer sows distrust between key allies.

Episode 18

Episode 18

A war is engineered to divide powerful allies.

Episode 19

Episode 19

A rescue mission risks all to save trapped troops.

Episode 20

Episode 20

A general takes the blame to protect his men.

Episode 21

Episode 21

A “God of War” is stripped of command and honor.

Episode 22

Episode 22

A summit warns: unite or face ruin.

Episode 23

Episode 23

Rumors of sorcery cripple a nation’s resolve.

Episode 24

Episode 24

An old general returns to win small victories.

Episode 25

Episode 25

A supply line is cut, bringing a crushing defeat.

Episode 26

Episode 26

A king dies defending his doomed capital.

Episode 27

Episode 27

A schemer pushes Nansu to destroy Tianxuan.

Episode 28

Episode 28

A usurper poisons his king to defy submission.

Episode 29

Episode 29

A missing royal seal sparks a succession crisis.

Episode 30

Episode 30

A poisoned game of chess ends a fragile alliance.