The Apothecary Diaries: Season 1
Episodes
Maomao
Oct 22, 2023 · 23 min
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'
Chilly Apothecary
Oct 22, 2023 · 23 min
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 assi
The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit
Oct 22, 2023 · 23 min
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 force
The Threat
Oct 29, 2023 · 23 min
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.
Covert Operations
Nov 5, 2023 · 23 min
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-w
The Garden Party
Nov 12, 2023 · 23 min
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 wor
Homecoming
Nov 19, 2023 · 23 min
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 w
Wheat Stalks
Nov 26, 2023 · 23 min
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.
Suicide or Murder?
Dec 3, 2023 · 23 min
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
Honey
Dec 10, 2023 · 23 min
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 sen
Reducing Two to One
Dec 17, 2023 · 23 min
Maomao confronts Fengming about the dark secret she's been hiding from her noble Lady Ah-Duo.
The Eunuch and the Courtesan
Dec 24, 2023 · 23 min
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 releas
Serving in the Outer Court
Jan 7, 2024 · 23 min
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
The New Pure Consort
Jan 14, 2024 · 23 min
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 warehous
Raw Fish
Jan 21, 2024 · 23 min
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.
Lead
Jan 28, 2024 · 23 min
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 inherit
A Jaunt Around Town
Feb 4, 2024 · 23 min
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 an
Lakan
Feb 11, 2024 · 23 min
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 becom
Chance or Something More
Feb 18, 2024 · 23 min
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
Thornapple
Feb 25, 2024 · 23 min
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 cu
How to Buy Out a Contract
Mar 3, 2024 · 23 min
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.
Blue Roses
Mar 10, 2024 · 23 min
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.
Balsam and Woodsorrel
Mar 17, 2024 · 23 min
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.
Jinshi and Maomao
Mar 24, 2024 · 23 min
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 do
Maomao and Maomao
Jan 10, 2025 · 24 min
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 w
Caravan
Jan 17, 2025 · 24 min
The caravan stirs up excitement in the inner palace. The merchants bring all kinds of goods. However, something gives Maomao a bad feeling.
Corpse Fungus
Jan 24, 2025 · 24 min
A concubine passes away, and a woman goes missing. Jinshi sends Maomao to investigate - not these incidents, but mushrooms growing in the rear palace.
Mirror
Jan 31, 2025 · 24 min
The special envoy from a foreign land gifts mirrors - a rarity in this country - to the high concubines. However, they bring mysteries as well.
The Moon Fairy
Feb 7, 2025 · 24 min
In order to realize the seemingly impossible request from the foreign envoy, Maomao speaks to the “Moon Fairy” herself.
The Crystal Pavilion, for the Third Time
Feb 14, 2025 · 24 min
The woman from the clinic finds out that Maomao knows a thing or two about medicine, and asks for her help.
The Shrine of Choosing
Feb 21, 2025 · 24 min
Maomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building.
The Empress Dowager
Feb 28, 2025 · 24 min
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.
The Late Emperor
Mar 7, 2025 · 24 min
Maomao's investigation of the "curse" reveals more about the late emperor than anticipated.
A Ghost Story
Mar 14, 2025 · 24 min
Maomao joins some women exchanging scary stories on a hot summer night to provide chills.
The Hunt
Mar 21, 2025 · 24 min
Jinshi goes on a hunting trip, and brings Maomao along. He seems ready to share his secret with her.
Ka Zuigetsu
Mar 28, 2025 · 24 min
Maomao discovers Jinshi's secret. She wants nothing to do with whatever the politics behind it is.
The Baths
Apr 4, 2025 · 24 min
Xiaolan's term of service is almost up, so she must find a new job. Maomao and Shisui decide to help.
The Dancing Ghost
Apr 11, 2025 · 24 min
Concubine Lishu reports sightings of a ghost in the baths in her pavilion. Maomao goes to investigate.
Ice
Apr 18, 2025 · 24 min
Xiaolan accidentally ruins an expensive block of ice. Maomao comes up with a delicious backup plan.
Festering Resentment
Apr 25, 2025 · 24 min
Luomen returns to the rear palace. His observations trigger Maomao's curiosity.
The Fox Village
May 2, 2025 · 24 min
Suirei smuggles Maomao and Shisui out of the rear palace. Jinshi begins to search for Maomao.
Lantern Plant
May 9, 2025 · 24 min
Maomao has been missing for ten days now. Jinshi's investigations lead him to a forgotten graveyard.
Festival
May 23, 2025 · 24 min
The village holds a festival. Maomao attends, and Shisui introduces some of the village's history to her.
The Stronghold
May 30, 2025 · 24 min
Maomao is taken to a mountain stronghold, where many of the secrets of the Shi clan are revealed to her.
Taibon
Jun 6, 2025 · 24 min
Maomao is accused of attempting to escape, and is tossed into an ancient method of torture and execution.
Royal Guard
Jun 13, 2025 · 24 min
The royal guard, led by Jinshi, arrives, sealing the Shi clan's fate. Maomao wants to save her friend, Shisui.
The Shi Clan
Jun 27, 2025 · 24 min
Jinshi and his forces infiltrate the stronghold, cornering the remaining Shi clan members.
The Beginning
Jul 4, 2025 · 24 min
After the war, Jinshi's work piles up and Maomao returns to the pleasure district.