Alchemy of Souls (2022)

Alchemy of Souls parents guide

No sex or nudity and mild language, about what a TV-14 should carry.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated TV-14.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

Jump scares

A couple

One or two sudden jolts.

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

None noted

Language

Mild

Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Alchemy of Souls scary?

Only a little. Alchemy of Souls has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Alchemy of Souls?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Alchemy of Souls rated, and is it OK for kids?

Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated TV-14, with strong violence.

What is Alchemy of Souls about?

She was named Naksu because wherever she went, a trail of heads followed. She performs the alchemy of souls, magic that can change people's bodies and souls, which is forbidden in Daeho, and ends up being chased. Naksu hurriedly abandons her body and attempts the alchemy of souls on a woman passing by. Jang Wook, the son of the King of Daeho, realizes that Mudeok's soul has been changed and helps her. Jang Wook wants to learn Naksu's martial arts and become a sorcerer, and Naksu, in the body of Mudeok, stays by his side so she can recover her strength.

Cast and crew

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Alchemy of Souls is on our Martial arts, Korean, K-dramas, 2020s and Drama on Netflix lists.

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