Notes from the Last Row vs The Apothecary Diaries
Notes from the Last Row has the higher audience score (9.2/10 against 8.7/10 for The Apothecary Diaries). The Apothecary Diaries is the older of the two (2023 against 2026). Both are drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Notes from the Last Row
The Apothecary Diaries| Notes from the Last Row | The Apothecary Diaries | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.2/10 | ★ 8.7/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Seasons | 1 | 1 |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery | Animation, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | KR | JP |
| Creator / director | – | – |
| Main cast | Yunjin Kim, Han Ji-eun, Huh Joon-ho, Jin Kyung, Choi Min-sik | Aoi Yuuki, Takeo Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi |
Synopsis
Notes from the Last Row
A literature professor discovers a student's talent and offers him writing lessons — but as he sinks into the story, their sessions spiral into chaos.
The Apothecary Diaries
Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she's sold as a lowly servant to the emperor's palace. But she wasn't meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she's making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!
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