The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 Is Now Airing: New Episodes Every Friday
Maomao is back on duty. The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 premiered on Friday, 2 October 2026, opening the next chapter of the palace mystery series. New episodes now follow weekly on Fridays, and the season is planned in two parts, with the second part set for April 2027.
The series follows Maomao, a sharp young apothecary whose knowledge of poisons and medicine keeps pulling her into the secrets of the imperial court. Where earlier seasons kept her mostly inside the palace walls, the story has been growing wider, and Season 3 continues that climb, with the court politics around Jinshi and the emperor's household growing more tangled around her.
The new season also arrives with new music. The opening theme for this run is "Kumo o Nukekazashimo e Watashidake" by Yorushika, and the ending theme is "AIYOU" by Eve, both revealed in the season's official trailers.
Watching along is simple. The season streams on Crunchyroll in most countries, while viewers in select regions of Asia can also follow it on Netflix. Availability differs by country, so it is worth checking the service in your own region, and if you are new to the series, the first two seasons are the place to start, since Season 3 builds directly on the mysteries and relationships set up there.
You can read more about the cast, genres and story on our Apothecary Diaries Season 3 page, and we will keep this story updated as the season continues.
Quick questions
When did The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 start?
It premiered on Friday, 2 October 2026, with new episodes following weekly on Fridays. The season airs in two parts. The second part is set for April 2027.
Where can I watch The Apothecary Diaries Season 3?
It streams on Crunchyroll in most countries, and on Netflix in select regions of Asia. Availability differs by country, so please check the service in your region.
Do I need to watch the first two seasons first?
Yes, it helps a lot. Season 3 continues Maomao's story from the earlier seasons, and many of its mysteries build on people and events you meet there.