The Apothecary Diaries

The Apothecary Diaries

On Nippon TV, RAB

2023–1 season60 episodes23 min8.6 / 10

A witty, visually sumptuous historical mystery series centered on a brilliant, irreverent female apothecary solving medical puzzles within the imperial court.

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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  • Does The Apothecary Diaries leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is The Apothecary Diaries easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 66% of series.

  • Is The Apothecary Diaries violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.

  • Is The Apothecary Diaries sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Apothecary Diaries scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

60/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity69

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise44

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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