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Alchemy of Souls

2022 – 2023Show2 seasons30 episodesTV-14

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7Rotten Tomatoes–89%

A romantic, tense drama series about fantasy and history, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

2 seasons · 30 episodes · best: S1E19 "Episode #1.19" 9.2

Episodes

8.7
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Story

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She was named Naksu because wherever she went, a trail of heads followed. She performs the alchemy of souls, magic that can change people's bodies and souls, which is forbidden in Daeho, and ends up being chased. Naksu hurriedly abandons her body and attempts the alchemy of souls on a woman passing by. Jang Wook, the son of the King of Daeho, realizes that Mudeok's soul has been changed and helps her. Jang Wook wants to learn Naksu's martial arts and become a sorcerer, and Naksu, in the body of Mudeok, stays by his side so she can recover her strength.

Feels like

  • K-Drama Fantasy Romance
  • Soul-Swap Premise
  • Historical Wuxia Setting
  • Visually Stunning
  • Star-Crossed Lovers
  • Magical Realism
  • Ensemble Cast Chemistry
  • Fate and Destiny Themes
  • High-Stakes Action

Cast

24 of 41 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Park Joon-hwa, Jang Yang-ho, Bae Hyun-jin
Written by
Hong Mi-ran, Hong Jeong-eun

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Facts

June 18, 2022 · January 8, 2023 · Ended

First aired
June 18, 2022
Last aired
January 8, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 30 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Mystery
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Missing Child, Clark Kenting, Iron Lady +9

  • Missing Child
  • Clark Kenting
  • Iron Lady
  • Grand Theft Me
  • Attending Your Own Funeral
  • Blind Seer
  • The Call Put Me on Hold
  • Brainwashed and Crazy
  • You Have Outlived Your Usefulness
  • Really 700 Years Old
  • Gotta Catch Them All
  • Evil-Detecting Dog

12 of 116 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Alchemy of Souls?"

Questions about Alchemy of Souls

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Where can I stream Alchemy of Souls?

Netflix

In the United States, Alchemy of Souls streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Alchemy of Souls worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.7).

Is Alchemy of Souls okay for kids?

TV-14Violence

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Alchemy of Souls?

38 h

About 38 hours: 30 episodes in 2 seasons of about 75 minutes each, aired from 2022 to 2023.

Is Alchemy of Souls good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Alchemy of Souls in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.

What tropes does Alchemy of Souls use?

Missing ChildClark KentingIron LadyGrand Theft MeAttending Your Own FuneralBlind SeerThe Call Put Me on HoldBrainwashed and CrazyYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessReally 700 Years OldGotta Catch Them AllEvil-Detecting Dogand 104 more

TV Tropes lists 116 tropes for it, including Missing Child, Clark Kenting, and Iron Lady.