The BEST episodes of Alchemy of Souls

Every episode of Alchemy of Souls ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Alchemy of Souls!

She was named Naksu because wherever she went, a trail of heads followed. She performs the alchemy of souls, magic that can change people's bodies and souls, which is forbidden in Daeho, and ends up being chased. Naksu hurriedly abandons her body and attempts the alchemy of souls on a woman passing by. Jang Wook, the son of the King of Daeho, realizes that Mudeok's soul has been changed and helps her. Jang Wook wants to learn Naksu's martial arts and become a sorcerer, and Naksu, in the body of Mudeok, stays by his side so she can recover her strength.

Last Updated: 12/12/2024Network: tvNStatus: Ended
Episode 20
star
9.10
96 votes

#1 - Episode 20

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/28/2022

Love is in the air with a wedding on the way and Uk playing matchmaker. Jin Mu appoints an assassin to do his dirty work and become his scapegoat.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 19
star
8.93
83 votes

#2 - Episode 19

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/27/2022

Uk comes up with a solution to break the force field that would require him to risk it all. Dang-gu and Cho-yeon make a startling discovery.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 18
star
8.88
90 votes

#3 - Episode 18

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/21/2022

Trapped inside an enchanted force field, Mu-deok explores her newfound powers but soon learns of its drawbacks. So-i makes a deal with a soul shifter.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 8
star
8.81
79 votes

#4 - Episode 8

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/1/2023

Go Won presents Uk with a choice. Jin Mu sets the next step of his plan in motion. Heo Yun-ok requests to meet Bu-yeon in private.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 10
star
8.80
91 votes

#5 - Episode 10

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/8/2023

Jin Ho-gyeong takes a risk to protect Jinyowon and its treasures from attack. Having had a glimpse into the future, Uk braces for the inevitable.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 17
star
8.79
91 votes

#6 - Episode 17

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/20/2022

Mu-deok investigates Jin Bu-yeon’s true identity. Jin Mu convinces Jin Ho-gyeong to make a special announcement at an important assembly.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 14
star
8.71
86 votes

#7 - Episode 14

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/31/2022

Uk faces his tenth and final opponent with a trick or two up his sleeve. Seo Yul keeps Mu-deok close. Jin U-tak plays a trick on his daughter.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 7
star
8.67
79 votes

#8 - Episode 7

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/31/2022

To save a fatally injured mage, Uk gives Jin Mu a firm warning and asks Jin Ho-gyeong for help, who agrees to cooperate under one condition.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 4
star
8.63
81 votes

#9 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/18/2022

Flashes of another's memory leads Bu-yeon to find out more about Uk's past heartbreak. News of a feared assassin's return shakes the whole kingdom.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 6
star
8.63
80 votes

#10 - Episode 6

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/25/2022

While Yul bears the burden of a heavy secret, Uk investigates a conspiracy involving a mysterious animal that could cause a devastating drought.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 15
star
8.60
85 votes

#11 - Episode 15

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 8/6/2022

Mu-deok is caught at the site of a bloody murder. Master Lee presents the royal family with a gift and a prophecy. So-i tracks down a blind friend.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 8
star
8.55
100 votes

#12 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/10/2022

Gil-ju stumbles into town to satisfy his hunger. Uk follows closely behind him. Rumors surface of Naksu’s comeback.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 12
star
8.53
90 votes

#13 - Episode 12

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/24/2022

An unusual death draws Park Jin’s attention. Uk learns of Naksu’s tragic past. Maid Kim sends Mu-deok on an errand to Cheonbugwan.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 16
star
8.51
88 votes

#14 - Episode 16

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/7/2022

Park Jin and Jin Ho-gyeong get into a heated dispute as they both lay claim to an artifact. Uk runs into the Prince while on the search for a shaman.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 9
star
8.50
84 votes

#15 - Episode 9

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/7/2023

As the search for the ice stone continues, Uk reaffirms his alliances while Jin Mu prepares for battle with an army of loyal soul shifters.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 3
star
8.49
75 votes

#16 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/17/2022

A debate surrounding a secret wedding ends with a shocking announcement. Jin Ho-gyeong tries to summon Bu-yeon back by causing her excruciating pain.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 13
star
8.47
85 votes

#17 - Episode 13

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/30/2022

A sudden lightning strike causes damage to Cheonbugwan. Park Jin and Jin Mu dispute who's to blame. Master Lee takes Uk on a special fishing trip.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 10
star
8.41
94 votes

#18 - Episode 10

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/17/2022

Uk is given a book to read. Yul saves a girl at the market. Mu-deok goes through an intensive selection process to become a servant at Songrim.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 4
star
8.37
109 votes

#19 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/26/2022

Uk suffers a fever and chills, much to Mu-deok's delight. The Crown Prince visits the Jang household, demanding a family heirloom and a show of respect.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 5
star
8.33
76 votes

#20 - Episode 5

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/24/2022

Yul uncovers the mystery of his ill health as So-i becomes desperate to save him. Uk and Bu-yeon continue to hit barriers in their relationship.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 7
star
8.33
98 votes

#21 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/9/2022

The Prince encounters an illusion. Uk demands entry into Jinyowon. Gil-ju goes after Naksu to acquire a body.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 2
star
8.26
84 votes

#22 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/11/2022

Jin Ho-gyeong makes a family secret public. Jin Bu-yeon finds new shelter but realizes that her freedom is limited and time is running out.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 3
star
8.24
115 votes

#23 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/25/2022

Mu-deok sets the terms before beginning proper training. Uk discovers that Heo Yeom left him with a gift he must learn to claim as his own.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 2
star
8.21
126 votes

#24 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/19/2022

When Mu-deok refuses Uk's proposal to form an alliance, he convinces her in other ways. Park Jin barricades Songrim to catch a spy.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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Episode 9
star
8.16
93 votes

#25 - Episode 9

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/16/2022

Jin Ho-gyeong looks for her long-lost child. Jin Mu devises a plan to help end that search. Uk and Mu-deok are driven apart.

Directors: Park Joon-Hwa
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