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The Apothecary Diaries

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! www.crunchyroll.com →

Episodes

1. Maomao
Released on Oct 21, 2023 at 11:05 am
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 causing the emperor's infant heirs to fall mysteriously ill.
2. Chilly Apothecary
Released on Oct 21, 2023 at 11:10 am
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 of her dreams: to concoct an aphrodisiac.
3. The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit
Released on Oct 21, 2023 at 11:15 am
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 deeper to find the real reason behind Fuyou's affliction.
4. The Threat
Released on Oct 28, 2023 at 10:45 am
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. Covert Operations
Released on Nov 4, 2023 at 10:45 am
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 aren't about to let Maomao get away without dressing her up.
6. The Garden Party
Released on Nov 11, 2023 at 10:45 am
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 food-taster, she discovers a surprise in a bowl of soup.
7. Homecoming
Released on Nov 18, 2023 at 10:45 am
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 Lihaku in order to finally visit home.
8. Wheat Stalks
Expected on Nov 25, 2023 at 10:45 am
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. Suicide or Murder?
Released on Dec 2, 2023 at 10:45 am
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 her that there's more to both stories.
10. Honey
Released on Dec 9, 2023 at 10:45 am
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 Maomao to work for Lady Ah-Duo.
11. Reducing Two to One
Released on Dec 16, 2023 at 10:45 am
Maomao confronts Fengming about the dark secret she's been hiding from her noble Lady Ah-Duo.
12. The Eunuch and the Courtesan
Expected on Dec 23, 2023 at 10:45 am
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 from her service.
13. Serving in the Outer Court
Released on Jan 6, 2024 at 10:45 am
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 learn, it seems there's many eyes on her as the new hire.
14. The New Pure Consort
Released on Jan 13, 2024 at 10:45 am
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 explosion.
15. Raw Fish
Released on Jan 20, 2024 at 10:45 am
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. Lead
Released on Jan 27, 2024 at 10:45 am
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 all fit together.
17. A Jaunt Around Town
Released on Feb 3, 2024 at 10:45 am
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 "Jinka" outside the palace.
18. Lakan
Released on Feb 10, 2024 at 10:45 am
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. Chance or Something More
Released on Feb 17, 2024 at 10:45 am
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 to stop impending disaster.
20. Thornapple
Released on Feb 24, 2024 at 10:45 am
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 behind the incident.
21. How to Buy Out a Contract
Released on Mar 2, 2024 at 10:45 am
Back to work at the rear palace, Maomao listens to Guen talk about his family's business. Meanwhile, Lihaku hears a rumor that that whips him into action.
22. Blue Roses
Released on Mar 9, 2024 at 10:45 am
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. Balsam and Woodsorrel
Released on Mar 16, 2024 at 10:45 am
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. Audio
24. Jinshi and Maomao
Released on Mar 23, 2024 at 10:45 am
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 Maomao really want him to choose?
25. Maomao and Maomao
Released on Jan 10, 2025 at 9:15 am
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 how this came to be, as novels were typically considered low-class. But behind the scenes lies Jinshi and his goals as manager of the rear palace.
26. Caravan
Released on Jan 17, 2025 at 9:15 am
The caravan stirs up excitement in the inner palace. The merchants bring all kinds of goods. However, something gives Maomao a bad feeling.
27. Corpse Fungus
Released on Jan 24, 2025 at 9:15 am
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. Mirror
Released on Jan 31, 2025 at 9:15 am
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. The Moon Fairy
Released on Feb 7, 2025 at 9:15 am
In order to realize the seemingly impossible request from the foreign envoy, Maomao speaks to the “Moon Fairy” herself.
30. The Crystal Pavilion, For the Third Time
Released on Feb 14, 2025 at 9:15 am
The woman from the clinic finds out that Maomao knows a thing or two about medicine, and asks for her help.
31. The Shrine of Choosing
Released on Feb 21, 2025 at 9:15 am
Maomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building.
32. The Empress Dowager
Released on Feb 28, 2025 at 9:15 am
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. The Late Emperor
Released on Mar 7, 2025 at 9:15 am
Maomao's investigation of the "curse" reveals more about the late emperor than anticipated.
34. A Ghost Story
Released on Mar 14, 2025 at 9:15 am
Maomao joins some women exchanging scary stories on a hot summer night to provide chills.
35. The Hunt
Released on Mar 21, 2025 at 9:15 am
Jinshi goes on a hunting trip, and brings Maomao along. He seems ready to share his secret with her.
36. Ka Zuigetsu
Released on Mar 28, 2025 at 9:15 am
Maomao discovers Jinshi's secret. She wants nothing to do with whatever the politcs behind it is.
37. Untitled Episode
Expected on Apr 4, 2025 at 9:15 am
38. Untitled Episode
Expected on Apr 11, 2025 at 9:15 am
39. Untitled Episode
Expected on Apr 18, 2025 at 9:15 am
40. Untitled Episode
Expected on Apr 25, 2025 at 9:15 am
41. Untitled Episode
Expected on May 2, 2025 at 9:15 am
42. Untitled Episode
Expected on May 9, 2025 at 9:15 am
43. Untitled Episode
Expected on May 16, 2025 at 9:15 am
44. Untitled Episode
Expected on May 23, 2025 at 9:15 am
45. Untitled Episode
Expected on May 30, 2025 at 9:15 am
46. Untitled Episode
Expected on Jun 6, 2025 at 9:15 am
47. Untitled Episode
Expected on Jun 13, 2025 at 9:15 am
48. Untitled Episode
Expected on Jun 20, 2025 at 9:15 am