The Apothecary Diaries — Season 1
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!
Episodes
60 episodes
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Episode 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 s…
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Episode 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, u…
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Episode 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 slee…
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Episode 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.
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Episode 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 G…
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Episode 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 settl…
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Episode 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…
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Episode 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.
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Episode 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 Maoma…
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Episode 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 intention…
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Episode 11
Reducing Two to One
Maomao confronts Fengming about the dark secret she's been hiding from her noble Lady Ah-Duo.
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Episode 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…
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Episode 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. No…
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Episode 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 i…
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Episode 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.
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Episode 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…
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Episode 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 disgui…
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Episode 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 conne…
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Episode 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 f…
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Episode 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 h…
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Episode 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.
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Episode 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.
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Episode 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.
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Episode 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 w…
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Episode 25
Maomao and Maomao
The spring garden party concludes without incident. Maomao returns to her regular life as Concubine Gyokuyou’s taster. Meanwhile, novels become popular in the…
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Episode 26
Caravan
The caravan stirs up excitement in the inner palace. The merchants bring all kinds of goods. However, something gives Maomao a bad feeling.
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Episode 27
Corpse Fungus
A concubine passes away, and a woman goes missing. Jinshi sends Maomao to investigate - not these incidents, but mushrooms growing in the rear palace.
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Episode 28
Mirror
The special envoy from a foreign land gifts mirrors - a rarity in this country - to the high concubines. However, they bring mysteries as well.
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Episode 29
The Moon Fairy
In order to realize the seemingly impossible request from the foreign envoy, Maomao speaks to the “Moon Fairy” herself.
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Episode 30
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.
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Episode 31
The Shrine of Choosing
Maomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building.
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Episode 32
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.
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Episode 33
The Late Emperor
Maomao's investigation of the "curse" reveals more about the late emperor than anticipated.
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Episode 34
A Ghost Story
Maomao joins some women exchanging scary stories on a hot summer night to provide chills.
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Episode 35
The Hunt
Jinshi goes on a hunting trip, and brings Maomao along. He seems ready to share his secret with her.
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Episode 36
Ka Zuigetsu
Maomao discovers Jinshi's secret. She wants nothing to do with whatever the politics behind it is.
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Episode 37
The Baths
Xiaolan's term of service is almost up, so she must find a new job. Maomao and Shisui decide to help.
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Episode 38
The Dancing Ghost
Concubine Lishu reports sightings of a ghost in the baths in her pavilion. Maomao goes to investigate.
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Episode 39
Ice
Xiaolan accidentally ruins an expensive block of ice. Maomao comes up with a delicious backup plan.
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Episode 40
Festering Resentment
Luomen returns to the rear palace. His observations trigger Maomao's curiosity.
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Episode 41
The Fox Village
Suirei smuggles Maomao and Shisui out of the rear palace. Jinshi begins to search for Maomao.
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Episode 42
Lantern Plant
Maomao has been missing for ten days now. Jinshi's investigations lead him to a forgotten graveyard.
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Episode 43
Festival
The village holds a festival. Maomao attends, and Shisui introduces some of the village's history to her.
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Episode 44
The Stronghold
Maomao is taken to a mountain stronghold, where many of the secrets of the Shi clan are revealed to her.
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Episode 45
Taibon
Maomao is accused of attempting to escape, and is tossed into an ancient method of torture and execution.
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Episode 46
Royal Guard
The royal guard, led by Jinshi, arrives, sealing the Shi clan's fate. Maomao wants to save her friend, Shisui.
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Episode 47
The Shi Clan
Jinshi and his forces infiltrate the stronghold, cornering the remaining Shi clan members.
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Episode 48
The Beginning
After the war, Jinshi's work piles up and Maomao returns to the pleasure district.
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