Alchemy of Souls (2022)

We review the Netflix K-Drama series Alchemy of Souls season 1, which does not contain spoilers. Recaps, news, and reviews for Alchemy of...

Alchemy of Souls season 1 review - plenty to praise but room for improvement

We recap the Netflix K-Drama Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 20, the finale and ending explained, which contains spoilers.  Recaps, news, and...

Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 20 recap - the finale and ending explained

We recap the Netflix K-Drama Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 19, which contains spoilers.  Recaps, news, and reviews for Alchemy of Souls....

Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 19 recap - heightened drama

This recap of the Netflix K-Drama Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 18, contains spoilers.  Recaps, news, and reviews for Alchemy of Souls....

Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 18 recap - intense and breathtaking

This recap of the Netflix K-Drama Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 17, contains spoilers.  Recaps, news, and reviews for Alchemy of Souls....

Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 17 recap - a methodical chapter

This recap of the Netflix K-Drama Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 16, contains spoilers.  Picking up where we left off, Jang Uk...

Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 16 recap - an exciting, packed episode

We recap the Netflix K-Drama Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 15, which contains spoilers.  Recaps, news, and reviews for Alchemy of Souls....

Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 15 recap - methodical plot building

We recap the Netflix K-Drama Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 14, which contains spoilers.  Recaps, news, and reviews for Alchemy of Souls....

Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 14 recap - unexpected moments of tension

We recap the Netflix K-Drama Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 13, which contains spoilers.  Recaps, news, and reviews for Alchemy of Souls....

Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 13 recap - a decent chapter

We recap the Netflix K-Drama Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 12, which contains spoilers.  Recaps, news, and reviews for Alchemy of Souls....

Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 12 recap - a more understated affair

We recap the Netflix K-Drama Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 11, which contains spoilers.  Recaps, news, and reviews for Alchemy of Souls....

Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 11 recap - a near flawless episode

We recap the Netflix K-Drama Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 10, which contains spoilers.  Recaps, news, and reviews for Alchemy of Souls....

Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 10 recap - a less intense chapter

We recap the Netflix K-Drama Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 9, which contains spoilers.  Recaps, news, and reviews for Alchemy of Souls....

Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 9 recap - new beginnings

We recap the Netflix K-Drama Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 8, which contains spoilers.  Recaps, news, and reviews for Alchemy of Souls....

Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 8 recap - another extremely strong installment

We recap the Netflix K-Drama Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 7, which contains spoilers.  Recaps, news, and reviews for Alchemy of Souls....

Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 7 recap - a much improved chapter

We recap the Netflix K-Drama Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 6, which contains spoilers.  Recaps, news, and reviews for Alchemy of Souls....

Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 6 recap - raising the stakes

We recap the Netflix K-Drama Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 5, which contains spoilers.  Recaps, news, and reviews for Alchemy of Souls....

Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 5 recap - a steady, methodical chapter

We recap the Netflix K-Drama Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 4, which contains spoilers.  Recaps, news, and reviews for Alchemy of Souls....

Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 4 recap - the story remains engaging

We recap the Netflix K-Drama Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 3, which contains spoilers.  Recaps, news, and reviews for Alchemy of Souls....

Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 3 recap - excellent character-building

We recap the Netflix K-Drama Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 2, which contains spoilers.  Recaps, news, and reviews for Alchemy of Souls....

Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 2 recap - the role of the protagonists

We recap the Netflix K-Drama Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 1, which contains spoilers.  Recaps, news, and reviews for Alchemy of Souls....

Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 1 recap - the premiere explained

Complete with a surprisingly happy ending, as well as a very good overall conclusion to proceedings, Alchemy of Souls season 2 wrapped up excellently...

Alchemy of Souls Season 2 Ending Explained

With Seo Yul (Hwang Min-hyun) recovered, Jin Mu (Jo Jae-yoon) desperate to retain the Crown Prince's loyalty, and Jang Uk (Lee Jae-wook) determined...

Alchemy of Souls Season 2 Episodes 7-9 Recap - How Is The Blood Parasite Removed From Seo Yul?

Thanks to a jaw-dropping ending and generally well-built structure, this episode of Alchemy of Souls was delivered on all fronts. Now, there are...

Alchemy of Souls Season 2 Episode 6 Recap - What Happened To So-i?

Although nothing overly noteworthy directly happens here, Alchemy of Souls season two, episode 5 still does enough to advance the plot interestingly. Jang Uk (Lee...

Alchemy of Souls Season 2, Episode 5 Recap - Why Does Jang Uk Visit Jinyowon?

Thanks to season two's brisker pace, Alchemy of Souls has a nearly relentless excitement to it. Dynamics are continuously changing, storylines are progressing quickly, and...

Alchemy of Souls Season 2, Episode 4 Recap - How Does Bu-yeon Survive?

In episode 3 of season 2, Alchemy of Souls successfully ups the excitement levels. Punctuated with an ending bound to get people talking, this...

Alchemy of Souls Season 2, Episode 3 Recap - What Did Bu-yeon Reveal?

In Alchemy of Souls season 2, we’re three years into the future, and plenty has changed in Daeho. Jang Uk (Lee Jae-wook) is no...

Alchemy of Souls Season 2 Review - A Welcome Return to Daeho

Just like the opener to season 2, Episode 2 favoured a more strategic, less intense approach. Instead, it carefully built the relationship between...

Alchemy of Souls Season 2, Episode 2 Recap - How Does Bu-yeon Fail To Become Jinyowon's Heir?

While Alchemy of Souls season 2 doesn't begin with a tremendous deal of intensity, it thrives in laying the exciting groundwork for future...

Alchemy of Souls Season 2, Episode 1 Recap - What Happens To Bu-yeon?