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The Apothecary Diaries: Season 1

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60 episodes · first aired Oct 22, 2023

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  1. 1 Maomao Oct 22, 2023 · 23m · TMDB 7.8 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…
  2. 2 Chilly Apothecary Oct 22, 2023 · 23m · TMDB 7.2 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…
  3. 3 The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit Oct 22, 2023 · 23m · TMDB 7.1 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…
  4. 4 The Threat Oct 29, 2023 · 23m 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.
  5. 5 Covert Operations Nov 5, 2023 · 23m · TMDB 7.5 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…
  6. 6 The Garden Party Nov 12, 2023 · 23m 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…
  7. 7 Homecoming Nov 19, 2023 · 23m 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…
  8. 8 Wheat Stalks Nov 26, 2023 · 23m 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.
  9. 9 Suicide or Murder? Dec 3, 2023 · 23m 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…
  10. 10 Honey Dec 10, 2023 · 23m 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…
  11. 11 Reducing Two to One Dec 17, 2023 · 23m Maomao confronts Fengming about the dark secret she's been hiding from her noble Lady Ah-Duo.
  12. 12 The Eunuch and the Courtesan Dec 24, 2023 · 23m 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…
  13. 13 Serving in the Outer Court Jan 7, 2024 · 23m 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…
  14. 14 The New Pure Consort Jan 14, 2024 · 23m 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…
  15. 15 Raw Fish Jan 21, 2024 · 23m 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.
  16. 16 Lead Jan 28, 2024 · 23m 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…
  17. 17 A Jaunt Around Town Feb 4, 2024 · 23m 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…
  18. 18 Lakan Feb 11, 2024 · 23m 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.
  19. 19 Chance or Something More Feb 18, 2024 · 23m 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…
  20. 20 Thornapple Feb 25, 2024 · 23m 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…
  21. 21 How to Buy Out a Contract Mar 3, 2024 · 23m 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.
  22. 22 Blue Roses Mar 10, 2024 · 23m 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.
  23. 23 Balsam and Woodsorrel Mar 17, 2024 · 23m 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.
  24. 24 Jinshi and Maomao Mar 24, 2024 · 23m 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…
  25. 25 Maomao and Maomao Jan 10, 2025 · 24m The 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…
  26. 26 Caravan Jan 17, 2025 · 24m The caravan stirs up excitement in the inner palace. The merchants bring all kinds of goods. However, something gives Maomao a bad feeling.
  27. 27 Corpse Fungus Jan 24, 2025 · 24m A concubine passes away, and a woman goes missing. Jinshi sends Maomao to investigate - not these incidents, but mushrooms growing in the rear palace.
  28. 28 Mirror Jan 31, 2025 · 24m The special envoy from a foreign land gifts mirrors - a rarity in this country - to the high concubines. However, they bring mysteries as well.
  29. 29 The Moon Fairy Feb 7, 2025 · 24m In order to realize the seemingly impossible request from the foreign envoy, Maomao speaks to the “Moon Fairy” herself.
  30. 30 The Crystal Pavilion, for the Third Time Feb 14, 2025 · 24m The woman from the clinic finds out that Maomao knows a thing or two about medicine, and asks for her help.
  31. 31 The Shrine of Choosing Feb 21, 2025 · 24m Maomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building.
  32. 32 The Empress Dowager Feb 28, 2025 · 24m Maomao'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. 33 The Late Emperor Mar 7, 2025 · 24m Maomao's investigation of the "curse" reveals more about the late emperor than anticipated.
  34. 34 A Ghost Story Mar 14, 2025 · 24m Maomao joins some women exchanging scary stories on a hot summer night to provide chills.
  35. 35 The Hunt Mar 21, 2025 · 24m Jinshi goes on a hunting trip, and brings Maomao along. He seems ready to share his secret with her.
  36. 36 Ka Zuigetsu Mar 28, 2025 · 24m Maomao discovers Jinshi's secret. She wants nothing to do with whatever the politics behind it is.
  37. 37 The Baths Apr 4, 2025 · 24m Xiaolan's term of service is almost up, so she must find a new job. Maomao and Shisui decide to help.
  38. 38 The Dancing Ghost Apr 11, 2025 · 24m Concubine Lishu reports sightings of a ghost in the baths in her pavilion. Maomao goes to investigate.
  39. 39 Ice Apr 18, 2025 · 24m Xiaolan accidentally ruins an expensive block of ice. Maomao comes up with a delicious backup plan.
  40. 40 Festering Resentment Apr 25, 2025 · 24m Luomen returns to the rear palace. His observations trigger Maomao's curiosity.
  41. 41 The Fox Village May 2, 2025 · 24m Suirei smuggles Maomao and Shisui out of the rear palace. Jinshi begins to search for Maomao.
  42. 42 Lantern Plant May 9, 2025 · 24m Maomao has been missing for ten days now. Jinshi's investigations lead him to a forgotten graveyard.
  43. 43 Festival May 23, 2025 · 24m The village holds a festival. Maomao attends, and Shisui introduces some of the village's history to her.
  44. 44 The Stronghold May 30, 2025 · 24m Maomao is taken to a mountain stronghold, where many of the secrets of the Shi clan are revealed to her.
  45. 45 Taibon Jun 6, 2025 · 24m Maomao is accused of attempting to escape, and is tossed into an ancient method of torture and execution.
  46. 46 Royal Guard Jun 13, 2025 · 24m The royal guard, led by Jinshi, arrives, sealing the Shi clan's fate. Maomao wants to save her friend, Shisui.
  47. 47 The Shi Clan Jun 27, 2025 · 24m Jinshi and his forces infiltrate the stronghold, cornering the remaining Shi clan members.
  48. 48 The Beginning Jul 4, 2025 · 24m After the war, Jinshi's work piles up and Maomao returns to the pleasure district.
  49. 49 Locusts Oct 2, 2026 · 24m A locust plague is looming, and mysteriously, a book on insects belonging to the Shi clan appears.
  50. 50 The Fire-Rat Cloak Oct 9, 2026 · 24m An interesting cloak points Maomao's imagination towards international politics.
  51. 51 Let Them Eat Cake Oct 16, 2026 · 24m Maomao treats a sick girl, but food poisoning and malnutrition are not the true problems that need solving.
  52. 52 The Last Volume Oct 23, 2026 · 24m Trying to track down the missing final book, Maomao visits Suirei, who is now living with Ah-Duo.
  53. 53 The White-Snake Immortal Oct 30, 2026 · 24m Maomao's stepbrother Lahan takes her to a popular show that may be more than just entertainment.
  54. 54 The Paper Village Nov 6, 2026
  55. 55 Episode 55 Nov 13, 2026
  56. 56 Episode 56 Nov 20, 2026
  57. 57 Episode 57 Nov 27, 2026
  58. 58 Episode 58 Dec 4, 2026
  59. 59 Episode 59 Dec 11, 2026
  60. 60 Episode 60 Dec 18, 2026