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The Best Episodes of Alchemy of Souls Season 1

Every episode of Alchemy of Souls Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Alchemy of Souls Season 1!

A powerful sorceress in a blind woman's body encounters a man from a prestigious family, who wants her help to change his destiny.
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaAction & AdventureMystery
Network:tvN

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Alchemy of Souls" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 527 votes. Directed by Park Joon-hwa and written by Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran, it aired on 6/18/2022. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    8.1/10527 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/18/2022

    Naksu casts one last spell to save her soul. Jang Uk looks for the only sorcerer who would dare to help him. Mu-deok gets taken under a new master.

    Director: Park Joon-hwa

    Writer: Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran

  • Episode 2
    8.5/10472 votes

    #2 - 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.

    Director: Park Joon-hwa

    Writer: Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran

  • Episode 3
    8.4/10421 votes

    #3 - 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.

    Director: Park Joon-hwa

    Writer: Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran

  • Episode 4
    8.4/10411 votes

    #4 - 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.

    Director: Park Joon-hwa

    Writer: Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran

  • Episode 5
    8.4/10396 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/2/2022

    Mu-deok and Uk arrive at a secluded, empty cabin. Jin Mu orders a body dump. Jin Ho-gyeong offers protection for Uk... at a cost.

    Director: Park Joon-hwa

    Writer: Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran

  • Episode 6
    8.5/10397 votes

    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/3/2022

    Seo Yul and Park Dang-gu visit Uk at his training ground. Mu-deok pushes her student to the extreme. Jin Cho-yeon prepares a wedding gift.

    Director: Park Joon-hwa

    Writer: Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran

  • Episode 7
    8.8/10386 votes

    #7 - 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.

    Director: Park Joon-hwa

    Writer: Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran

  • Episode 8
    9.0/10426 votes

    #8 - 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.

    Director: Park Joon-hwa

    Writer: Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran

  • Episode 9
    8.6/10369 votes

    #9 - 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.

    Director: Park Joon-hwa

    Writer: Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran

  • Episode 10
    9.0/10395 votes

    #10 - 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.

    Director: Park Joon-hwa

    Writer: Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran

  • Episode 11
    8.6/10357 votes

    #11 - Episode 11

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 7/23/2022

    Uk loses the will to train. Mu-deok makes a bet with the Prince. At Cheonbugwan, a line of blind girls await judgment.

    Director: Park Joon-hwa

    Writer: Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran

  • Episode 12
    9.1/10375 votes

    #12 - 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.

    Director: Park Joon-hwa

    Writer: Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran

  • Episode 13
    8.9/10375 votes

    #13 - 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.

    Director: Park Joon-hwa

    Writer: Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran

  • Episode 14
    9.0/10408 votes

    #14 - 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.

    Director: Park Joon-hwa

    Writer: Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran

  • Episode 15
    8.8/10357 votes

    #15 - 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.

    Director: Park Joon-hwa

    Writer: Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran

  • Episode 16
    8.7/10358 votes

    #16 - 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.

    Director: Park Joon-hwa

    Writer: Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran

  • Episode 17
    9.0/10384 votes

    #17 - 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.

    Director: Park Joon-hwa

    Writer: Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran

  • Episode 18
    9.1/10430 votes

    #18 - 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.

    Director: Park Joon-hwa

    Writer: Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran

  • Episode 19
    9.2/10486 votes

    #19 - 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.

    Director: Park Joon-hwa

    Writer: Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran

  • Episode 20
    8.4/10504 votes

    #20 - 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.

    Director: Park Joon-hwa

    Writer: Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran