# Alchemy of Souls (2022–2023) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/alchemy-of-souls/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 86% |
| Critic Score | 87% |
| Audience Score | 89% |
| Metascore | 76/100 |
| IMDb | 8.7/10 |
| Fan Score | 91% |
| Creator | Hong Jung-eun, Hong Mi-ran |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Fantasy, Action, Romance, Historical |
| Seasons | 2 (30 episodes) |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |

## Quick answer

Alchemy of Souls (2022–2023) is a Fantasy, Action, Romance, Historical series created by Hong Jung-eun, Hong Mi-ran, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (87%), audience ratings (89%), Metascore (76/100), IMDb (8.7/10), and fan ratings (91%) across 2 seasons.

## Critics consensus

The Hong sisters at their most expansive — a lavish, funny, genuinely swooning fantasy whose first part is close to perfect, and whose recast second half divides the faithful.

## Synopsis

In the invented kingdom of Daeho, a forbidden spell lets a soul abandon its body for another — and the deadly assassin Naksu wakes trapped in the frail frame of a blind servant girl. Bound to Jang Uk, a noble heir forbidden from ever learning magic, she takes him on as her secret student while both conceal identities that would get them executed. Two parts, one sprawling fantasy about fate, lineage and living in a body that is not yours.

## Cast

Lee Jae-wook, Jung So-min, Go Youn-jung, Hwang Min-hyun, Shin Seung-ho, Oh Na-ra

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Alchemy of Souls worth watching?**
Yes — Alchemy of Souls earns a 86% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 87%, audience 89%, Metascore 76/100, IMDb 8.7/10, and fan 91%. The Hong sisters at their most expansive — a lavish, funny, genuinely swooning fantasy whose first part is close to perfect, and whose recast second half divides the faithful.

**Why is Alchemy of Souls so highly rated?**
Alchemy of Souls scores 86% because all five independent sources agree: critics 87%, audiences 89%, Metacritic 76/100, IMDb 8.7/10 and fan ratings 91%. The Hong sisters at their most expansive — a lavish, funny, genuinely swooning fantasy whose first part is close to perfect, and whose recast second half divides the faithful. See the full breakdown on the Alchemy of Souls series page.

**Is Alchemy of Souls on Prime Video?**
No — Alchemy of Souls is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Alchemy of Souls on Netflix?**
Yes — Alchemy of Souls is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Alchemy of Souls come out?**
Alchemy of Souls first aired in 2022 and ran through 2023 (2022–2023). Created by Hong Jung-eun, Hong Mi-ran; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Alchemy of Souls are there?**
Alchemy of Souls has 2 seasons across 30 episodes (2022–2023). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Alchemy of Souls?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Alchemy of Souls’s 30 episodes take roughly 23 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Alchemy of Souls?**
Alchemy of Souls streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Alchemy of Souls?**
Alchemy of Souls stars Lee Jae-wook, Jung So-min, Go Youn-jung, Hwang Min-hyun, Shin Seung-ho, and others. Created by Hong Jung-eun, Hong Mi-ran.

**How many episodes are in Alchemy of Souls?**
Alchemy of Souls has 30 episodes across 2 seasons (2022–2023).

**What is Alchemy of Souls about?**
In the invented kingdom of Daeho, a forbidden spell lets a soul abandon its body for another — and the deadly assassin Naksu wakes trapped in the frail frame of a blind servant girl. Bound to Jang Uk, a noble heir forbidden from ever learning magic, she takes him on as her secret student while both conceal identities that would get them executed. Two parts, one sprawling fantasy about fate, lineag…

**Who created Alchemy of Souls?**
Alchemy of Souls was created by Hong Jung-eun, Hong Mi-ran. It is a fantasy, action, romance series from South Korea, primarily in Korean.

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