The newly released promo image for The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 has sparked excitement among fans, fueling speculation about what the future holds for Maomao and Jinshi.
In the fall-themed visual, Maomao and Jinshi are seen sharing a moment. While the series primarily focuses on historical mystery and drama, hints of romance occasionally surface, with Maomao and Jinshi at the center of these moments.
Could there be a romantic development between the two in the second season? We’ll explore the possibilities based on the story so far and the clues revealed in the trailers.
What Do We Know About Maomao and Jinshi’s Relationship So Far?
Season 1 of The Apothecary Diaries follows Maomao as she gets tangled in the intrigues of the imperial palace. With her sharp skills in medicine and poisons, she’s often called upon to solve mysterious illnesses and poisonings among the Emperor's concubines.
We know that Maomao’s curiosity really shines in these moments, but her focus on her apothecary work often keeps her from paying much attention to the inner palace’s ridiculously beautiful overseer, Jinshi.
Maomao and Jinshi first met after she uncovered the cause of a strange ailment affecting the concubines' children. This caught Jinshi's eye, and since then, the eunuch has regularly reached out to Maomao, whether for his own interests or for the benefit of the imperial court.
Her disinterest in romance leaves little to say about her relationship with Jinshi, aside from her occasional remarks about his stunning looks. Even so, Maomao’s fascination with medicine and poisons far outweighs any thoughts about him.
The show does a great job of mixing palace drama with humor, and Maomao and Jinshi’s dynamic is a big highlight. Her blunt and practical nature paired with his playful, sometimes possessive charm makes fans wonder: will their relationship actually go somewhere in Season 2?
Will Maomao and Jinshi’s Romance Finally Take Root in Season 2?
Maomao and Jinshi getting together in Season 2 doesn’t seem likely just yet. Light novel readers and anime viewers alike know it’s still too early for this couple to reach their endgame.
The promotional trailers mostly tease the challenges they'll face in the imperial palace and the political secrets they'll uncover, with just a few glimpses of Maomao and Jinshi’s romance. This slow-burn relationship is no surprise, given their personalities, which is what makes it so fascinating for many fans.
At this point, the two still have a lot to work through before anything happens between them. Maomao has plenty of admirable qualities, but her lack of interest in forming deep emotional connections with anyone outside her close circle makes romance with Jinshi pretty low on her priority list.
Jinshi, who initially saw Maomao as a distraction or his “plaything,” has grown to genuinely care for her, though it’s still unclear whether he’ll act on those feelings. It’s also established that his background is far more complex than that of a mere eunuch, but he keeps this hidden. This will likely be explored further in future seasons.
I’d say they’ll both need more growth and interaction before Maomao opens up and for him to gain the confidence to pursue her.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 is set to premiere on January 10, 2025.
What do you think of Maomao and Jinshi’s relationship, and what do you expect for them in Season 2? Let us know in the comments below!
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