Welcome back to the Royal Palace, where we wrap up our discussion of The Apothecary Diaries. In this episode, we dig into the character of Jinshi, the dangerously delicate life inside the palace, and the tangled politics and mysteries Maomao finds herself navigating. We break down the dense web of characters that bring this world to life, such as Gaoshun, Lakan, the Verdigris House, and more~

We close things out by sharing our favorite mysteries from the season and why they manage to hold our attention across multiple episodes. If you’re here for smart writing, layered characters, and intrigue that doesn’t insult your intelligence (unlike Maomao)… let’s continue.