RE: The Apothecary Diaries S1 & S2 - Review

I totally agree with you, "The Apothecary Diaries" is so good! I saw it too and absolutely loved it. At first, it didn't seem to grab my attention that much, maybe because of the historical background, but whatever! Once I started, I couldn't stop. Maomao is the best, right? It's so refreshing to see a protagonist who's so intelligent, sarcastic, and doesn't let anyone get to her. No damsels in distress, she just figures things out. I love her curiosity and how she observes everything; she draws you in immediately. And Jinshi... oh, Jinshi! That dynamic he has with Maomao is brilliant. It's not the usual forced romance; it feels super natural; those little moments between them are worth their weight in gold. And visually, wow, it's beautiful. The details of the kimonos, the palace settings, the colors... everything is spectacular, a 10/10, as you say.