The Apothecary Diaries vs The Institute
The Apothecary Diaries has the higher audience score (8.7/10 against 7.7/10 for The Institute). The Apothecary Diaries is the older of the two (2023 against 2025). Both are mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
The Apothecary Diaries
The Institute| The Apothecary Diaries | The Institute | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.7/10 | ★ 7.7/10 |
| Year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Seasons | 1 | 1 |
| Genres | Animation, Drama, Mystery | Mystery |
| Country | JP | – |
| Creator / director | – | Benjamin Cavell |
| Main cast | Aoi Yuuki, Takeo Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi | Ben Barnes, Robert Joy, Mary-Louise Parker, Joe Freeman, Simone Miller |
Synopsis
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!
The Institute
When 14 year old genius Luke Ellis is kidnapped, he awakens at The Institute, a facility full of children who all got there the same way he did, and who are all possessed of unusual abilities. In a nearby town, haunted former police officer Tim Jamieson has come looking to start a new life, but the peace and quiet won’t last, as his story and Luke’s are destined to collide.
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