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Apothecary Diaries Ep 23: Unedited (Re-upload) (Patreon)

Published:
2026-01-21 00:00:31
Edited:
2026-01-28 16:01:08
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2026-01

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Patreon glitched with my previous upload, and the last 3 minutes were cut off; we triple-checked and re-uploaded this. My apologies again!

Hello everyone! I hope you enjoy your unedited access to my detailed analysis of episode 23 of the Apothecary Diaries, the most anticipated episode, according to many! And, WOW...I see exactly why.

I have never felt this bad about my pre-judgment or commentary with any character before, and the writer got me GOOD. I absolutely fell for the tropes, and made an ASS out of myself, eating my own words with the perils of making assumptions LOL

Also, unexpectedly, who would have thought Lakan displayed seemingly neurodivergent traits?? I see where the fandom might have gotten their idea about Maomao from, in addition to their own confirmation bias and wanting to feel seen through a beloved protagonist. Of course, genetics are not always accurate predictors of autism, neurodivergent traits, or anything in between.

Let my misstep be a lesson for everyone, and what an impeccable execution with this banger of a punchline in the episode!!

It was an intricate art to maneuver the landmines of spoilers with the overly enthusiastic fandom, but I'm glad that we made it to the glorious reveal!! WE MADE IT!

ONE MORE EPISODE UNTIL THE SEASON FINALE!

PS. My 1.2-hour detailed analysis of Frieren Season 2 episode 1 goes live on Wednesday, 1/21 at 5 pm! All Yapper/Sponsor/Seeker will now have access to one additional early access video to my Frieren S2 series every Wednesday. Stay tuned, and I hope you enjoy :D

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SpikerEye

I couldn't wait for this episode, so here i am lmao. I CAN FINALLY SAY THAT LAKAN IS MY FAVORITE CHARACTER WITHOUT SEEMING WEIRD/SUSPICIOUS!! I LOVE HIS CHARACTER AND FENGXIAN SO MUCH <3

Psychotherapist Reacts

YES!!! Yeah he has become my top side character for sure…what a great character, person, and dad!!

Soren

I’m gonna cry next episode. I always cry next episode. But yessss finally I get to see Benoit see Lakan’s backstory revealed! Lakan isn’t an evil man, like I said all those weeks ago, this show is just about people. People have many different sides to them, can’t judge them as one note

Psychotherapist Reacts

For sure. He’s a great man, plagued by circumstances larger than he is, like all of us

anty rak

prepare your feelings cuz the season finale hits like truck. Don't worry about cursing out Lakan, everyone does first time around.

!! Nyck ☆ Palette ¡¡

Yes! I was waiting for this episode! It destroyed me thoroughly, and the next one is just as good. I love watching these reactions because even i, and many others really despised Lakan, but upon learning everything about him, you can't help but love him, or at least feel some sympathy. What a great character, as someone who has Maomao as my favorite, Lakan really came in as second to me, this series is awesome. Definition of a doomed family. Can't wait for next reaction! ❤️

Psychotherapist Reacts

Yeah Lakan is a great person and character for sure. Absolutely mind blowing writing

Summer08

Thank you for the re-upload Benoit. So many of us deeply care for this story and the characters. It’s a breath of fresh air to have a reactor give the type of background and respect that you do. We all went through the exact same twists and turns the author/writers gave and it’s all so worth it! Looking forward to watching the finale💚💜

Psychotherapist Reacts

Absolutely…easily my top 5 anime of all time. The writing of this show deserves all the respect and attention

EHelström

I don't want to assume, so I'm going to ask. Are you continuing into the second season?

Leah Shannon

I believe Maomao is actually challenging her father in order to protect Jinshi (because deep down I believe she DOES like him). She proposed the chess match not to beat her father for herself, but to get Lakan to stop messing with Jinshi. Lakan believes Jinshi is toying with his daughter (either to keep Lakan under his thumb or for umm questionable reasons) so he keeps being an otherwise nuisance to him. Lakan loves his daughter deeply, even though she despises him. SO Maomao devises this plan not because she can beat Lakan at chess and prove she's superior, but to trick him. She wants him to leave her and Jinshi alone. Also there is a confirmed condition known as "face blindness" which I believe Lakan has (not Autism).

Psychotherapist Reacts

Oh wow…never thought about this angle, and given how unreliable Maomao’s narrations and her Great Wall of Denial, entirely possible!

Miki

don't feel too bad. this is how the manga and anime were written. you're supposed to suspect "foul play" and think Lakan is a bad guy it was an intentional misdirect with great story telling reward

Jon Daux

Man, your psychological commentary is excellent as always but yeah this episode really was the culmination of your overcooking hahaha. Remember what Luomen says, don't comment on speculation! Ofc though as a reactor it's completely fine, and regarding Lakan I thought your predictions were great and really in the spirit of how the show wanted you to feel. All of this being said, I have to bring up an old discussion I saw often in the youtube comments of your videos. If you love Apothecary Diaries, and if you love and enjoy speculation and theorycrafting (I think you did!), the absolute ultimate show for you to watch would be Attack on Titan. It has great psychological value I believe, but also everything that Apothecary Diaries has, AOT has it in far, far greater abundance. Actually, minus the romance. The writing is mindblowingly good, the plot twists are astonishing, the world building is genius. If you enjoy the Apothecary Diaries I'm not yet sure you can comprehend just how amazingly crafted AoT will be. I understand it's long, and you're free to do whatever you please with this channel (of course), but if you were ever to take the dive I'd be willing to bet that you would never regret it.

Jon Daux

Okay second comment I am bewildered how your assessment of them sleeping together was anything except love and desperation, I can't fathom that it could come across as so transactional as you said. Their love is unconventional and one might say unromantic but not everyone has to love in the same, stereotypical way.