“Oversimplify” is an interesting word in context of this episode, because it’s used in the episode itself.
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Kingdom 3 – 04
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The gloves are off now. Read more
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It almost seems like it should be illegal to introduce yet more characters at this point. Read more
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Kingdom 3 – 17
A pleasure deferred is still a pleasure, and this episode certainly didn't disappoint. Read more
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Kingdom 4 – 16
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Kingdom has really come a long way. Read more
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As usual, completely great and almost completely ignored. Read more
Kingdom 3 – 03
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Kingdom 4 – 22
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Kingdom 3 – 12
The odds still seem inexorably stacked against Qin here, and none of these defensive moves seems to have the potential to truly change the dynamic. Read more
Kingdom 3 – 15
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Now that's what I call nation building. Read more
Kingdom 3 – 02
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Kingdom 4 – 10
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Kingdom 3 – 21
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Kingdom 3 – 18
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Kingdom 3 – 14
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