A conspiracy continues to unfold with the release of The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 episode 27 as Maomao is tasked to investigate poisonous mushrooms found in the rear palace. Final Weapon has the details on when you can expect to watch the latest episode of The Apothecary Diaries Season 2.
In episode 26, Maomao and Xiaolan enjoyed a day off at the caravans stationed in the rear palace, which have a lot of exotic goods to offer. These goods include jasmine blossom, which can be used to brew a wonderful tea. However, jasmine tea can act as a contraceptive, presenting a problem for someone like Concubine Gyokuyou. Maomao becomes even more cautious when Shisui reveals that a strange smell is prominent at the north end of the palace.
Maomao’s curiosity lands her in some hot water because of a complaint, but this gives her the opportunity to reveal what she’s thinking to Jinshi, Gyokuyou, and the other ladies. It’s clear that there’s a conspiracy that could potentially cost the life of a concubine’s unborn child, and the attempt on Jinshi’s life is still unsolved. To make matters worse, Jinshi learns that Concubine Jin was poisoned to death, leading to the events of episode 27.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Episode 27 Release Date and Time

Episode 27 of The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 premieres on Friday, January 24 at 9:15 a.m. PST / 12:15 p.m. EST on Crunchyroll. Titled “Corpse Fungus,” the new episode will stream with English subs first, followed by the English dub at a later date. A total of 12 episodes are expected for the first cour of Season 2.
New episodes of The Apothecary Diaries premiere at the following times:
- Pacific Standard Time: 9:15 a.m. PST
- Mountain Standard Time: 10:15 a.m. MST
- Central Standard Time: 11:15 a.m. CST
- Eastern Standard Time: 12:15 p.m. EST
- Greenwich Mean Time: 5:15 p.m. GMT
Check out the preview video for episode 27 below:
Lastly, here’s an overview of the second season, via Crunchyroll:
When a favored concubine becomes pregnant, Maomao is put to the test as her food taster. She must keep her wits sharp, not only to protect the concubine but also against rising dangers in the palace. A new concubine with powerful ties, an unsolved attempt at Jinshi’s life, and a foreign envoy with impossible demands hint at a grand conspiracy poised to engulf the empire.