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The Apothecary Diaries 2023– · watch all episodes online
薬屋のひとりごと
- 2023–
- 1 season
- 52 episodes
- TV-14
- Mystery
- Historical
- Romance
S01E53 · Coming Oct 30, 2026
Episodes
Season 1
52 episodes · 2023
1✓ WatchedMaomaoAfter 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.
2✓ WatchedChilly ApothecaryMaomao 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.
3✓ WatchedThe Unsettling Matter of the SpiritTasked 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.
4✓ WatchedThe ThreatUnder 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.
5✓ WatchedCovert OperationsA 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.
6✓ WatchedThe Garden PartyMaomao 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.
7✓ WatchedHomecomingGaoshun 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.
8✓ WatchedWheat StalksMaomao's peaceful morning at home is interrupted when she's called in to investigate an apparent double suicide at one of the local brothels.
9✓ WatchedSuicide 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.
10✓ WatchedHoneyA 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.
11✓ WatchedReducing Two to OneMaomao confronts Fengming about the dark secret she's been hiding from her noble Lady Ah-Duo.
12✓ WatchedThe Eunuch and the CourtesanDiscovering 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.
13✓ WatchedServing in the Outer CourtTo 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.
14✓ WatchedThe New Pure ConsortAh-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.
15✓ WatchedRaw FishGaoshun 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.
16✓ WatchedLeadA 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.
17✓ WatchedA Jaunt Around TownCovering 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.
18✓ WatchedLakanBack 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.
19✓ WatchedChance or Something MoreA 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.
20✓ WatchedThornappleMaomao 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.
21✓ WatchedHow to Buy Out a ContractBack 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.
22✓ WatchedBlue RosesLakan challenges Jinshi to produce blue roses to present at the upcoming garden party, forcing Jinshi to turn once again to Maomao for her help.
23✓ WatchedBalsam and WoodsorrelNo 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.
24✓ WatchedJinshi and MaomaoLakan 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?
25✓ WatchedMaomao and MaomaoThe spring garden party concludes without incident. Maomao returns to her regular life as Concubine Gyokuyou’s taster. Meanwhile, novels become popular in the rear palace. Maomao wonders how this came to be, as novels were typically considered low-class. But behind the scenes lies Jinshi and his goals as manager of the rear palace.
26✓ WatchedCaravanThe caravan stirs up excitement in the inner palace. The merchants bring all kinds of goods. However, something gives Maomao a bad feeling.
27✓ WatchedCorpse FungusA concubine passes away, and a woman goes missing. Jinshi sends Maomao to investigate - not these incidents, but mushrooms growing in the rear palace.
28✓ WatchedMirrorThe special envoy from a foreign land gifts mirrors - a rarity in this country - to the high concubines. However, they bring mysteries as well.
29✓ WatchedThe Moon FairyIn order to realize the seemingly impossible request from the foreign envoy, Maomao speaks to the “Moon Fairy” herself.
30✓ WatchedThe Crystal Pavilion, for the Third TimeThe woman from the clinic finds out that Maomao knows a thing or two about medicine, and asks for her help.
31✓ WatchedThe Shrine of ChoosingMaomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building.
32✓ WatchedThe Empress DowagerMaomao's reputation for resolving conflicts reaches the empress dowager, who will ask for her help to unravel a mystery that won't leave her mind.
33✓ WatchedThe Late EmperorMaomao's investigation of the "curse" reveals more about the late emperor than anticipated.
34✓ WatchedA Ghost StoryMaomao joins some women exchanging scary stories on a hot summer night to provide chills.
35✓ WatchedThe HuntJinshi goes on a hunting trip, and brings Maomao along. He seems ready to share his secret with her.
36✓ WatchedKa ZuigetsuMaomao discovers Jinshi's secret. She wants nothing to do with whatever the politics behind it is.
37✓ WatchedThe BathsXiaolan's term of service is almost up, so she must find a new job. Maomao and Shisui decide to help.
38✓ WatchedThe Dancing GhostConcubine Lishu reports sightings of a ghost in the baths in her pavilion. Maomao goes to investigate.
39✓ WatchedIceXiaolan accidentally ruins an expensive block of ice. Maomao comes up with a delicious backup plan.
40✓ WatchedFestering ResentmentLuomen returns to the rear palace. His observations trigger Maomao's curiosity.
41✓ WatchedThe Fox VillageSuirei smuggles Maomao and Shisui out of the rear palace. Jinshi begins to search for Maomao.
42✓ WatchedLantern PlantMaomao has been missing for ten days now. Jinshi's investigations lead him to a forgotten graveyard.
43✓ WatchedFestivalThe village holds a festival. Maomao attends, and Shisui introduces some of the village's history to her.
44✓ WatchedThe StrongholdMaomao is taken to a mountain stronghold, where many of the secrets of the Shi clan are revealed to her.
45✓ WatchedTaibonMaomao is accused of attempting to escape, and is tossed into an ancient method of torture and execution.
46✓ WatchedRoyal GuardThe royal guard, led by Jinshi, arrives, sealing the Shi clan's fate. Maomao wants to save her friend, Shisui.
47✓ WatchedThe Shi ClanJinshi and his forces infiltrate the stronghold, cornering the remaining Shi clan members.
48✓ WatchedThe BeginningAfter the war, Jinshi's work piles up and Maomao returns to the pleasure district.
49✓ WatchedLocustsA locust plague is looming, and mysteriously, a book on insects belonging to the Shi clan appears.
50✓ WatchedThe Fire-Rat CloakAn interesting cloak points Maomao's imagination towards international politics.
51✓ WatchedLet Them Eat CakeMaomao treats a sick girl, but food poisoning and malnutrition are not the true problems that need solving.
52✓ WatchedThe Last VolumeTrying to track down the missing final book, Maomao visits Suirei, who is now living with Ah-Duo.
53Coming Oct 30, 2026The White-Snake Immortal- 54Coming Nov 6, 2026Episode 54
- 55Coming Nov 13, 2026Episode 55
- 56Coming Nov 20, 2026Episode 56
- 57Coming Nov 27, 2026Episode 57
- 58Coming Dec 4, 2026Episode 58
- 59Coming Dec 11, 2026Episode 59
- 60Coming Dec 18, 2026Episode 60
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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!
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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!
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