The Apothecary Diaries (2023)
A quick-witted apothecary uncovers palace medical mysteries with a measured, earnest, and gritty determination.
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!
How intense is The Apothecary Diaries?
The Apothecary Diaries has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dry. Rated TV-14.
What The Apothecary Diaries feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalsuspensefulgrittyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Apothecary Diaries
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Is The Apothecary Diaries for you?
Is The Apothecary Diaries scary?
No. The Apothecary Diaries is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Apothecary Diaries gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Apothecary Diaries sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Apothecary Diaries OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Apothecary Diaries?
Episodes run about 23m.
Where can I stream The Apothecary Diaries?
The Apothecary Diaries is streaming on Netflix, Hulu and Crunchyroll.
Does The Apothecary Diaries have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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