The Apothecary Diaries

The Apothecary Diaries

The Apothecary Diaries

8.8

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Details

24
TV
88
202231
FINISHED
FALL 2023
23m
JP
Drama, Mystery

Description

Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace. But she wasn’t meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she’s making a name for herself solving medical mysteries! <br><br> (Source: Crunchyroll)

Episodes

Episode 1

1. Maomao

After being kidnapped and forced to work as a servant in the rear palace, former apothecary Maomao inadvertently draws the attention of the higher ranks when she investigates what's causing the emperor's infant heirs to fall mysteriously ill.

Air Date: 10/22/2023Rating: 8.80

Episode 2

2. Chilly Apothecary

Maomao tries to settle into her promotion to lady-in-waiting and food taster, but struggles to fend off both boredom and the overly-familiar Jinshi. That is, until she gets an assignment of her dreams: to concoct an aphrodisiac.

Air Date: 10/22/2023Rating: 9.16

Episode 3

3. The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit

Tasked with investigating a ghostly woman dancing nightly on the palace walls, Maomao finds a sleepwalking Concubine Fuyou. But with no medicinal cure for sleepwalking, she's forced to dig deeper to find the real reason behind Fuyou's affliction.

Air Date: 10/22/2023Rating: 8.84

Episode 4

4. The Threat

Under direct orders from the emperor himself, Maomao tries to care for an ailing Concubine Lihua, but finds her work impeded by Lihua's own ladies-in-waiting.

Air Date: 10/29/2023Rating: 9.74

Episode 5

5. Covert Operations

A eunuch stricken by a curse comes begging for aid. Meanwhile, the rear palace buzzes with excitement as everyone prepares for the upcoming garden party, and Gyokuyou's ladies-in-waiting aren't about to let Maomao get away without dressing her up.

Air Date: 11/4/2023Rating: 9.13

Episode 6

6. The Garden Party

Maomao does her best to navigate the complex social situations at the garden party, including meeting the other Upper First rank concubines. But once she settles down to do her work as a food-taster, she discovers a surprise in a bowl of soup.

Air Date: 11/12/2023Rating: 9.26

Episode 7

7. Homecoming

Gaoshun goes to Maomao to get her help in resolving the events of the garden party. Later, Xiaolan explains the purpose of the hairpins Maomao was gifted, and Maomao makes a deal with Lihaku in order to finally visit home.

Air Date: 11/19/2023Rating: 8.75

Episode 8

8. Wheat Stalks

Maomao's peaceful morning at home is interrupted when she's called in to investigate an apparent double suicide at one of the local brothels.

Air Date: 11/26/2023Rating: 9.10

Episode 9

9. Suicide or Murder?

An older acquaintance of Jinshi's dies while drinking at a party. A servant's body turns up in a moat. Both deaths are written off as self-inflicted, but Maomao's keen observations tell her that there's more to both stories.

Air Date: 12/3/2023Rating: 7.79

Episode 10

10. Honey

A tea party hosted by Lady Gyokuyou puts the politics of the rear palace at the forefront, and Maomao learns something new about Lady Lishu. His true intentions unclear, Jinshi sends Maomao to work for Lady Ah-Duo.

Air Date: 12/10/2023Rating: 7.94

Episode 11

11. Reducing Two to One

Maomao confronts Fengming about the dark secret she's been hiding from her noble Lady Ah-Duo.

Air Date: 12/17/2023Rating: 8.37

Episode 12

12. The Eunuch and the Courtesan

Discovering that Maomao's kidnappers were connected to Fengming's family, Jinshi is faced with a choice between keeping Maomao in the rear palace where he can be near her or releasing her from her service.

Air Date: 12/24/2023Rating: 8.66

Episode 13

13. Serving in the Outer Court

To Maomao's surprise, Jinshi brings her directly to his house instead of taking her back to the rear palace, and tells her she's to work in the outer court. Not only is there much to learn, it seems there's many eyes on her as the new hire.

Air Date: 1/7/2024Rating: 8.47

Episode 14

14. The New Pure Consort

Ah-Duo's replacement has arrived in the rear palace, and Maomao is assigned to give a certain lecture to all four high concubines. Later, Maomao helps Lihaku investigate a warehouse explosion.

Air Date: 1/14/2024Rating: 8.31

Episode 15

15. Raw Fish

Gaoshun requests Maomao's help in solving an apparent poisoning case. Meanwhile, Jinshi deals with an unwelcome visitor who's taken to lingering in his office.

Air Date: 1/21/2024Rating: 9.37

Episode 16

16. Lead

A shack, a chest of drawers, and a fishbowl are all that a talented metalworker leaves to his three sons upon his death. Maomao is assigned to investigate how these strange inheritances all fit together.

Air Date: 1/28/2024Rating: 7.33

Episode 17

17. A Jaunt Around Town

Covering up Jinshi's otherworldly beauty is no easy task, but after Maomao takes the challenge head-on, she's surprised when she's also asked to don the disguise of a noblewoman and escort "Jinka" outside the palace.

Air Date: 2/4/2024Rating: 8.93

Episode 18

18. Lakan

Back at home, Maomao visits an annex building at the Verdigris House that hides one of the brothel's secrets. Lakan continues to antagonize Jinshi as his connection to Maomao becomes clear.

Air Date: 2/11/2024Rating: 8.51

Episode 19

19. Chance or Something More

A discussion with Lihaku about recent events leads Maomao to realize that the mysteries she's helped to solve are connected. As the final piece of the puzzle falls into place, she rushes to stop impending disaster.

Air Date: 2/18/2024Rating: 10.00

Episode 20

20. Thornapple

Maomao was able to stop the assassination attempt, but was heavily injured in the process. However, the injuries aren't enough to stop her curiosity, driving her to confront the culprit behind the incident.

Air Date: 2/25/2024Rating: 9.81

Episode 21

21. How to Buy Out a Contract

Back to work at the rear palace, Maomao listens to Guen talk about his family's business. Meanwhile, Lihaku hears a rumor that whips him into action.

Air Date: 3/3/2024Rating: 8.56

Episode 22

22. Blue Roses

Lakan challenges Jinshi to produce blue roses to present at the upcoming garden party, forcing Jinshi to turn once again to Maomao for her help.

Air Date: 3/10/2024Rating: 8.84

Episode 23

23. Balsam and Woodsorrel

No longer willing to keep running away from Lakan, Maomao decides to face off against him. She challenges him on his own turf, in a chess match.

Air Date: 3/17/2024Rating: 9.68

Episode 24

24. Jinshi and Maomao

Lakan must now choose a courtesan to buy out. As a high-ranking military official, he can afford to freely choose, even from one of the Three Princesses. Who will he choose? Who does Maomao really want him to choose?

Air Date: 3/24/2024Rating: 10.00

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