Latest Short Dramas

I Command the Eight Kings with Childish Words Season 2 (我以童言号令八王第二季) is a completed Chinese urban fantasy short drama with 278 episodes. The story follows a young protagonist with a mysterious word-spirit power who investigates his father’s disappearance in the divided outer city of Wanjiang. He allies with eight powerful kings and uncovers deeper truths about forbidden word spirits. This guide covers the plot, episode count, cast details, and ending insights, helping viewers decide if this vertical drama suits their taste.

Who Says No Spirit Root Can Cultivate? (Season 14) is a completed Chinese vertical short drama in the Eastern fantasy genre. The story follows Han Fan, a lowly handyman at the Liuli Sword Sect who, despite having no spiritual root, discovers a rusty broken sword that changes his fate. This 90-episode season explores themes of perseverance and hidden destiny. Ideal for fans of cultivation stories and short-form drama.

Back to School as a Legend Season 4 (开学那天，我被当成传说第四季) is a completed Chinese vertical drama with 101 episodes. The story follows Lu Chuan, who unexpectedly returns to age 18. With demolition compensation in hand, he abandons his former vanity, buys a comfortable home, and focuses on financial learning. At university, he meets three distinct roommates and builds a peaceful, grounded life. This guide covers the plot, episode count, and production notes for viewers seeking a wholesome campus drama.

From Assembly Line to Qingbei is a 61-episode Chinese urban romance short drama that follows Fan Xiaoman, a rural girl denied a university education by her father, who is forced to work in a factory. Through resilience and hard work, she rises from a frontline worker to a workshop supervisor, while navigating a relationship with Gu Jingshen. The story explores themes of self-reliance, family conflict, and the pursuit of education, ending with Fan Xiaoman reclaiming her university enrollment and taking control of her future. This vertical drama suits viewers who enjoy character-driven stories about overcoming adversity and personal growth.

Magic Bond: I Came Alone (魔力情谊之我一个人来的) is a completed Chinese urban daily short drama spanning 108 episodes. The story follows college student Ning Xia, who wakes up as his same-named counterpart and gets entangled with campus beauty Liu Ruyan, who uses him for money while refusing to acknowledge their relationship. At a comeback concert for singer Xia Mo, Ning Xia is unexpectedly chosen to sing on stage, and he stuns everyone with an original piano piece, ‘Blue and White,’ showcasing his hidden talent. This production-focused guide examines the narrative techniques, character dynamics, and visual storytelling that make this vertical drama appealing to fans of urban romance and personal transformation stories.

Rebirth of the Fourth Miss (重生归来，四小姐她不装了) is a completed Chinese palace intrigue short drama spanning 115 episodes. The story follows the fourth miss of a noble family who, after a rebirth, sheds her pretense and navigates courtly power struggles with a fresh perspective. Praised for its refined details and appealing character modeling, this vertical drama suits fans of revenge, rebirth, and palace scheming narratives. The production notes highlight the visual polish and narrative pacing that set it apart within the genre.

Bite the Summer Sun (Chinese title: Yao Xia Yang) is a completed 76-episode Chinese youth short drama that follows Shi Man, a girl cast aside by her birth family, as she transfers to Jinping to start over. She rents a room in an old courtyard and discovers her neighbor is Jing Xing, a brilliant but self-destructive boy she once met. Together, they move from guarded distance to mutual healing, while Shi Man pursues academic excellence and Jing Xing rediscovers his dreams. This is a story about female growth, self-respect, and two wounded souls finding strength in each other. It suits viewers who enjoy emotional coming-of-age tales, redemption arcs, and slow-burn romance in a campus setting.

Beast Taming Academy Season 2 (御兽学院第二季) is a Chinese vertical short drama that blends urban fantasy with beast-taming adventure. Set in a floating academy above the Misty Mountain Range, the story follows students who bond with mythical beasts, ghost spirits, and mechanical monsters. With 170 episodes currently airing, the series focuses on soul resonance, training, and the fight against an abyssal rift. It suits fans of fantasy, action, and character-driven cultivation stories.

Lost Notice in the Trash (Chinese: 垃圾桶里的寻人启事) is a 60-episode Chinese family short drama that follows eight-year-old Nian, a girl who feels neglected in her foster family. One snowy night, she is left outside and finds a lost-person notice with her own photo near a trash bin. She calls the number and reunites with her biological father, who has been searching for her for seven years. After confirming their bond, Nian returns to her birth parents, gradually heals from past trauma, and finds friendship and warmth at school. This vertical drama is ideal for viewers who enjoy emotional family stories, themes of resilience, and heartwarming reunions.

Picked Up a Little Snake, I Raised a Dragon Cub (捡到小蛇，我养出龙崽) is a completed Chinese fantasy short drama with 61 episodes. It follows Jiang Suining, a kind-hearted snake spirit, who rescues a silver snake that turns out to be Ji Yun, an ancient dragon god. Their bond leads to twin dragon cubs, but hidden identities and clan conflicts spark misunderstandings and a three-realm crisis. The story emphasizes courage, family protection, and mutual redemption. Ideal for fans of mythological romance and family-centered fantasy narratives.

My Ex-Husband Is My New Boss (空降上司，竟是我前夫) is a completed Chinese short drama in the workplace romance genre. It follows HR manager Song Zhi’an, who unexpectedly discovers that her company’s new executive is her ex-husband Chi Yuchuan, accompanied by his ‘white moonlight’ Chi Wei. The 59-episode series explores the tension and hidden feelings that resurface as former spouses become boss and subordinate. This short drama suits viewers who enjoy office romance, second-chance love stories, and emotional conflict in a compact vertical format.

Wan Yao Tu Lu Zhuan Season 10 (万妖图录传第十季) is a completed Chinese vertical short drama in the traditional fantasy genre. It follows Jiang Yuechu, a young woman who wakes up in the Tang Dynasty and gains the ability to absorb demonic powers by painting demons into a mystical album. With 116 episodes, the series blends action, supernatural elements, and a strong female lead. Ideal for fans of Chinese fantasy shorts and immersive world-building.