Series

The Apothecary Diaries 2023

  • Animation, Drama, Mystery
  • 23 min episodes
  • 1 season
  • 60 episodes
  • Returning
  • TV-14

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!

AnimationDramaMysterydetectiveaffectationworkpoliticsfemale protagonistmaidhistoricalroyal courtlady in waitinganimemedicalancient chinaNippon TV, RAB, TVI, JRT, YBC

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