Episode Guide
The first episode of the season was rated 4/5 stars by reviewers. The second episode was rated 4/5 stars and the third episode was rated 3.5/5 stars. The fourth episode was rated 4/5 stars and the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh episodes were all rated 4/5 stars. The twelfth episode was rated 4/5 stars and the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth episodes were all rated 3.5/5 stars. The sixteenth episode was rated 3.5/5 stars and the seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth episodes were all rated 4/5 stars. The twentieth episode was also rated 4/5 stars ..
The story follows a group of young people who are sent to a remote castle in the middle of nowhere after their parents are killed in an accident. The young people are soon drawn into the magical world that exists there and must use their skills to survive. Along the way they must outwit evil creatures, save the day, and find love.
Goblin is an interesting show with a lot of potential, but it falls short in some key areas. ..
In Daeho, four young mages study magic. Each house is dedicated to a different element: air, earth, fire, and water. The country is largely ignored by the outside world, but it’s home to some of the most talented mages in the world. ..
Naksu, a skilled assassin, has been trapped inside the body of Mu-Deok for years. Mu-Deok is a servant to Jang-Uk, a powerful and noble family from Songrim. Jang-Uk holds a dark secret about his birth which could well be linked to a forbidden magic spell called the Alchemy of Souls. When he finds out about Mu-Deok’s true identity, he enlistes her help to change his destiny.
House Cheonbugwan, led by Jin-Mu, is poised to take control of the game after eliminating house Jinyowon. Ho-Gyeong, leader of house Jinyowon, is still grieving the loss of her youngest daughter. ..
The Royal Family oversees the houses in a way that is not entirely transparent. There are rumors of corruption and skeletons in the closet among the members of the Royal Family. The Queen is no saint either, as she is caught up in this power struggle. Prince Go Won, who is entangled with Jang-Uk and Mu-Deok, alongside Dang-Gu and Seo-Yul, must navigate this treacherous waters. ..
The story is set in a world of characters that are as complex as the story itself. You need to be paying attention right from the beginning to get a full understanding of how all these people connect together.
Alchemy of Souls is a mixed bag. On the one hand, it has a good romantic element and some funny moments. However, the story feels slow and uneventful, and there are a number of problems with its execution. The romance is nice, but the humour is not as strong as it could be. The story does have some exciting moments, but these are quickly overshadowed by contrivances and plot holes.
Alchemy of Souls had a lot of potential but its ending left me feeling disappointed. The buildup to Naksu’s story was great, but her lack of scenes compared to other characters left a sour taste in my mouth. ..
The show does have some good action and a decent amount of character development that irons out some of the disappointment. As mentioned before, the romance is probably the best part of this and the show is certainly enjoyable, despite its flaws. Alchemy of Souls may have started with a bang, but it ultimately ends with a whimper, which is a real shame. ..
