I'm rarely drawn to fantasy because of its complicated plot and had a slow start with Alchemy of Souls. But as I progressed, I was impressed. The rating doesn't lie! Mu-deok is such a badass, strong, but witty female lead. She stays true to her motive but isn't afraid to show a soft spot. What happened to her at the end is tragic, but hopefully her soul will make a strong comeback in season 2. Jung So-min was the perfect actress for this role, from expression to acting, it's all phenomenal. I will miss seeing her. There were just so many twists and turns, and the story kept unfolding in directions I never expected. It made the binging experience irresistible. The fighting scenes kept me hooked and were flawlessly executed. The story is based off a unique concept and was developed well along with the characters. And of course, the heavy part of the show is relived by our fun couple, Park Jin and Maid Kim. I was so invested in their love story. While the show focuses mainly on fantasy, its multi-genre nature is pulled off well. Fantasy is complimented by mystery, comedy, and romance. Although most fantasy can run up to 30 episodes, AOS has appropriate pacing and manages to keep the story going with exciting moments to unpack.