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Season 2 – The Apothecary Diaries

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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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The Apothecary Diaries — Season 2

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Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Jul 27
8
Surprisingly, considering the high standards set by the first season, “The Apothecary Diaries Season 2” manages to surpass expectations. It stands as not only one of the most engaging series of the year, but also as a rare sequel Go to Full Review Mariló Delgado Espinof Jul 7
4.5/5
...one of those must-see events you don't want to miss every week, with "The Apothecary Diaries" perfectly measuring the cliffhangers and bits of information to leave you feeling tremendously satisfied with each episode. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Adya Godboley FandomWire Apr 15
7/10
The Apothecary Diaries welcomes its new arc with a strong, albeit mellow, episode that helps set up Maomao's own journey. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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- T @XinXin663 Jan 3 La temporada uno fue buena, pero uno de mis principales conflictos era entender si los misterios estaban relacionados o si solo eran huecos por parte de la escritura. Sin embargo esta temporada fue wooow. Me encantaron los giros acerca de quién era el verdadero villano. No terminé de entender a Shisui, pero vaya que la chica era lista. PD: Sigo sin entender si JInshi es hijo o hermano del emprador lmao See more LABEL 2 @RT75584273 Jul 5 制作水准与前作差异不大，整体较稳健。单个故事的篇幅更长，在叙述上有较大的转圜余地，不过最终的揭底都算不上精彩。细水长流，大概可以较舒适地持续看下去。 See more Prehana S @RT77632088 Jun 29 I enjoyed this series. Slow budding romance between maomao and jinshi. A a series of intimate glimpses into a man realizing he's deeply in love with someone who may never fully understand her own worth to him. Maomao employs her apothecary/pharmacist skills at a young age to solve mysteries at palace. Just wish there was more between maomao and jinshi. I perferred season 1 to season 2 though See more michelle o @RT73728574 May 18 Always i good way to spend some of your time ,this season comes with some hard truths about the late emperor and his tastes ,but we need to know this to understand where the storyline is going. As always the relationship between jinshi and maomao is a joy to watch, if you like a good mystery I would highly recommend this 😊 See more Hex x @HexOnThat May 1 Still good but. Some of the storyline is uncomfortable. See more Read all reviews
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Aoi Yuki

Maomao

Takeo Ōtsuka

Jinshi

Katsuyuki Konishi

Gaoshun

Atsumi Tanezaki

Gyoku YoHi

Yui Ishikawa

Lihua

Hina Kino

Lishu

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 10, 2025 Maomao and Maomao Novels become popular in the rear palace; Maomao wonders how this came to be, as novels were typically considered low-class; behind the scenes lies Jinshi and his goals as manager of the rear palace. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 17, 2025 Caravan The caravan stirs up excitement in the inner palace; the merchants bring all kinds of goods; something gives Maomao a bad feeling. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 24, 2025 Corpse Fungus A concubine passes away and a woman goes missing; Jinshi sends Maomao to investigate mushrooms growing in the rear palace. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 31, 2025 Mirror The special envoy from a foreign land gifts mirrors, a rarity in the country, to the high concubines; but they bring mysteries as well. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 7, 2025 Moon Fairy In order to realize the seemingly impossible request from the foreign envoy, Maomao speaks to the Moon Fairy herself. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 14, 2025 The Crystal Pavilion, for the Third Time The woman from the clinic finds out that Maomao knows a thing or two about medicine and asks for her help. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 21, 2025 The Shrine of Choosing Maomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 28, 2025 The Empress Dowager 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. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 7, 2025 The Late Emperor Maomao's investigation of the curse reveals more about the late emperor than anticipated. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 14, 2025 A Ghost Story Maomao joins some women exchanging scary stories on a hot summer night to provide chills. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 21, 2025 The Hunt Jinshi goes on a hunting trip and brings Maomao along; he seems ready to share his secret with her. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 28, 2025 Ka Zuigetsu Maomao discovers Jinshi's secret; she wants nothing to do with whatever the politcs behind it is. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 4, 2025 The Baths Xiaolan's term of service is almost up, so she must find a new job; Maomao and Shisui decide to help. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 11, 2025 The Dancing Ghost Concubine Lishu reports sightings of a ghost in her pavilion's baths; Maomao goes to investigate. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 18, 2025 Ice Xiaolan accidentally ruins an expensive block of ice; Maomao comes up with a delicious backup plan. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 15, 2025 Festering Resentment Luomen returns to the rear palace; his observations trigger Maomao's curiosity. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 22, 2025 Fox Village Suirei smuggles Maomao and Shisui out of the rear palace; Jinshi begins to search for Maomao. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 29, 2025 Lantern Plant Maomao has been missing for ten days now; Jinshi's investigations lead him to a forgotten graveyard. Details Episode 19 Aired May 6, 2025 Festival The village holds a festival; Maomao attends and Shisui introduces some of the village's history to her. Details Episode 20 Aired May 13, 2025 The Stronghold Maomao is taken to a mountain stronghold, where many of the secrets of the Shi clan are revealed to her. Details Episode 21 Aired May 20, 2025 Taibon Maomao is accused of attempting to escape and is tossed into an ancient method of torture and execution. Details Episode 22 Aired Jun 13, 2025 Royal Guard The royal guard, led by Jinshi, arrives, sealing the Shi clan's fate; Maomao wants to save her friend Shisui. Details Episode 23 Aired Jun 24, 2025 The Shi Clan Jinshi and his forces infiltrate the stronghold, cornering the remaining Shi clan members. Details Episode 24 Aired Jul 1, 2025 The Beginning After the war, Jinshi's work piles up and Maomao returns to the pleasure district. Details

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The Apothecary Diaries — Season 2

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Season Info

Director
Norihiro Naganuma
Screenwriter
Natsu Hyuga, Norihiro Naganuma
Network
NIPPJP
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama, Romance, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Jan 10, 2025