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The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
Synopsis
The story
Using her wit and vast knowledge of medicines and poisons alike, Maomao played a pivotal role in solving a series of mysteries and conspiracies that plagued the imperial court. Having recently come to terms with the secrets of her parents, she returns to fulfill her normal duties on behalf of the emperor's highest-ranking consorts. Maomao also works alongside the eunuch Jinshi to better the consorts' many ladies-in-waiting, including helping them learn to read. However, with the arrival of a merchant caravan comes a new wave of intrigue. A pattern of strange coincidences involving the visitors and their wares unsettles Maomao, driving her to investigate the puzzling circumstances behind the convoy. As dangers from both outside and within threaten the balance between the imperial concubines, Maomao continues to utilize her cunning and medical expertise to keep the women safe from harm.
DramaMystery
Episode guide
48 episodes
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01Episode 1Unwatched · AiredAired Jan 10, 202502Episode 2Unwatched · AiredAired Jan 17, 202503Episode 3Unwatched · AiredAired Jan 24, 202504Episode 4Unwatched · AiredAired Jan 31, 202505Episode 5Unwatched · AiredAired Feb 7, 202506Episode 6Unwatched · AiredAired Feb 14, 202507Episode 7Unwatched · AiredAired Feb 21, 202508Episode 8Unwatched · AiredAired Feb 28, 202509Episode 9Unwatched · AiredAired Mar 7, 202510Episode 10Unwatched · AiredAired Mar 14, 202511Episode 11Unwatched · AiredAired Mar 21, 202512Episode 12Unwatched · AiredAired Mar 28, 202513Episode 13Unwatched · AiredAired Apr 4, 202514Episode 14Unwatched · AiredAired Apr 11, 202515Episode 15Unwatched · AiredAired Apr 18, 202516Episode 16Unwatched · AiredAired Apr 25, 202517Episode 17Unwatched · AiredAired May 2, 202518Episode 18Unwatched · AiredAired May 9, 202519Episode 19Unwatched · AiredAired May 23, 202520Episode 20Unwatched · AiredAired May 30, 202521Episode 21Unwatched · AiredAired Jun 6, 202522Episode 22Unwatched · AiredAired Jun 13, 202523Episode 23Unwatched · AiredAired Jun 27, 202524Episode 24Unwatched · AiredAired Jul 4, 2025Characters & voices
500 credited
Narrator
Background
Maomao
Main
Jinshi
Main
Koutei
Supporting
Riishu
Supporting
Aaduo
Supporting
Rifa
Supporting
Gyokuyou
Supporting
Lakan
Supporting
Gaoshun
Supporting
Hongniang
Supporting
Meimei
Supporting
Rouran
Main
Lingli
Supporting
Ruomen
Supporting
Xiaolan
Supporting
Yarite Baba
Supporting
Anshi
Supporting
Production staff
500 credited
Debora MagnaghiADR Director (Italian)
Mutsumi SasakiAnimation Director (eps 6, 12, 18, 20, 23)Mutsumi SasakiChief Animation Director (eps 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 23)Mutsumi Sasaki2nd Key Animation (eps 6, 18)
Satoru KousakiMusic
Kazuya KurodaKey Animation (ep 23)
Atsuko NakajimaAnimation Director (eps 1, 5, 11, 17, 24)Atsuko NakajimaChief Animation Director (ep 22)
Toshio NakataniProduction Committee (eps 1-24)
Yukiko NakataniCharacter DesignYukiko NakataniChief Animation Director (eps 1-24)Yukiko NakataniAnimation Director (OP, ED)Yukiko NakataniKey Animation (OP)
Makiko KojimaColor Coordination (eps 12, 20)Makiko KojimaFinishing Check (eps 12, 15, 20)Makiko KojimaFinishing (ep 18)Makiko YamanakaFinishing (eps 6, 12, 15, 18, 20)
Asami WatanabeChief Animation Director (eps 9, 15, 18, 20, 23)Asami WatanabeAnimation Director (eps 9, 15, 20, 23)Asami WatanabeKey Animation (eps 6, 9, 12)Themes & motifs
AniList community tags
MedicineTheme-Other95%
Female ProtagonistCast-Main Cast95%
Royal AffairsTheme-Other92%
DetectiveCast-Traits91%
HistoricalSetting-Time89%
PoliticsTheme-Other89%
Ancient ChinaSetting-Time88%
ForeignSetting-Scene86%
WorkSetting-Scene86%
Class StruggleTheme-Drama82%
Primarily Adult CastCast-Main Cast78%
EducationalTheme-Other71%
AromanticCast-Traits70%
SeinenDemographic65%
PregnancyTheme-Other64%
Primarily Female CastCast-Main Cast63%
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What viewers say
500 community reviews
Infelizmente uma segunda temporada pior do que a primeira
@Henrique18/98 helpful
Maomao is still a Mary Sue
@Ionliosite280/606 helpful
For me, its already one of the greats.
@Excalibur7152/165 helpful
Good continuation from 1st season and some Chinese culture background (spoiler within)
@lanszzZ8/28 helpful