Latest Short Dramas

Yi Nv (The Strange Woman) is a Chinese vertical short drama following Meng Yin, a young woman who discovers her family’s dark secret: for 300 years, the Meng clan has stolen divine gifts from its women. After her sister is killed, Meng Yin awakens her own power and vows to end the cycle. With 80 episodes currently airing, the series blends fantasy, family intrigue, and a heroine’s revenge. It suits fans of fast-paced Chinese short dramas with supernatural elements and strong female leads.

The Top Rake 3 (天下第一纨绔3) is a Chinese costume vertical drama currently airing with 59 episodes. The story follows Su Yu, a once-reclusive playboy, who is forced back into the world when a meteorite breaks the seal of the First Emperor’s tomb, revealing a legendary martial arts manual. Disguised as a grave robber, he navigates political intrigue and treasure hunts. This guide covers the cast, plot, and production details for viewers in the United States.

My Name Is Chen Fusheng (Wo Jiao Chen Fusheng) is a 85-episode Chinese vertical drama adapted from the novel Chen Ergou’s Legendary Life by author Feng Huo Xi Zhu Hou. The story follows Chen Fusheng, a young man from Zhangjia Village, who travels south to make money so his brother can marry. Starting as a restaurant waiter, he faces conflicts, meets various characters, and gets drawn into power struggles after the death of Wei Duangong. The drama features a large cast including Xuan Jiacheng, Cai Zhuoyin, and Xu Changchao. It is currently airing and belongs to the ‘counterattack’ genre, appealing to fans of revenge and rise-from-obscurity stories.

Qian Mian Zei Wang (千面贼王, also known as Thousand-Faced Thief King) is a Chinese vertical short drama in the era genre. It follows Wu Aiguo, a watchmaker who accidentally reveals his identity as the Thousand-Faced Thief King while saving someone. Forced by Master Jiu of the Rong Sect to return to the underworld, he teams up with Tang Liang to uncover a conspiracy involving a fake death, hidden gold, and gang intrigue. The drama stars Zeng Hui, Zhen Ziqi, Zhang Ying, and others. As of now, it has 74 episodes and is still updating. This guide covers the plot, cast, and production notes for viewers interested in Chinese short dramas.

Jing Ye You Wen, Ni Guan Wo Gui Mi Jie Jie (also known as You Call My Bestie Sister) is a Chinese romance short drama that follows journalist Wen Zhi after a heartbreak. She mistakes doctor He Yanjin for a companion arranged by her bestie, but he is actually the brother of her bestie Song Yuxi and has secretly loved her for years. He moves next door to protect her, helping her through workplace troubles and family sensitivity. As they grow closer, his true identity is revealed, leading to a misunderstanding and eventual reconciliation. The drama features 87 episodes and a cast including He Tiantian, Liu Lanbo, and Wen Jin. It suits viewers who enjoy sweet, secret-identity romance with family and workplace drama.

The Strongest Boss of the Honest Family (老实人家的最强话事人) is a Chinese family short drama following Jiang Duoduo, a former troublemaker who marries into the gentle Shen family. When her husband’s greedy eldest uncle tries to take advantage of the kind-hearted family, Jiang Duoduo steps up to protect them, becoming the family’s strongest decision-maker. With 59 episodes, this vertical drama blends family conflict, humor, and a strong female lead. Ideal for viewers who enjoy Chinese short dramas about family dynamics and assertive heroines.

Sweeping the Black: Border Blade (扫黑：边陲利刃) is a Chinese action-adventure short drama with 73 episodes, currently updating. It follows Chen Zhensheng, who loses his parents in a mining tragedy and, six years later, goes undercover inside the powerful Haosheng Group to dismantle a criminal network. The series features a large ensemble cast including Sun Yue, Wang Xingchen, and Jiang Nan. This guide covers the plot, cast, and production notes for viewers interested in vertical dramas.

Miss Zhu Decisively Divorces (祝小姐她果断离婚了) is a Chinese vertical short drama that follows Zhu Wenxi as she discovers her fiancé’s betrayal on the day she tries on her wedding dress. After finding him with her best friend and learning he stole the 99 gold beans she prepared for their engagement, she gathers evidence of his infidelity and financial misconduct. At the wedding, she publicly exposes him, reveals her identity as the heir to the Huayue Group, and demands repayment of the two million yuan she spent on him. Adapted from the Tomato Novel ‘After Ordering 99 Gold Beans, I Divorced’, this 70-episode drama is currently updating and features a cast including Bai Xueru and Zhang Fan.

Zhan Tian Shi San Jian (Thirteen Swords of Heaven) is a Chinese fantasy vertical drama following Lin Feng, a blind swordsman who awakens from a bronze coffin with no memory. He saves the Great Xia Empress Yun Yao, who was betrayed by her sister and poisoned. Using his extraordinary spiritual perception, he fights enemies with a rusty sword, enters mystical realms, and gradually recovers his identity as a reincarnated sword master with divine pupils. The series currently has 95 episodes and is still updating. It suits fans of xianxia, revenge plots, and short-form action dramas.

Dao Yin Ru Ti: De Dao Dao Jia Chuan Cheng Hou Wo Zhong Yu Fa Da Le 7 (道印入体：得到道家传承后我终于发达了7) is a completed Chinese vertical short drama in the urban cultivation (都市修真) genre. The story follows a protagonist who receives a Taoist inheritance that transforms his fate, allowing him to defeat powerful rivals and rise to control a business empire. With 141 episodes, this series blends supernatural cultivation with modern corporate power struggles. It is best suited for fans of Chinese short dramas, urban fantasy, and stories about underdogs achieving success through hidden power.

Regret Ruining My Century-Old Marquisate, Reborn I Won’t Tolerate It (Chinese: 退婚毁我百年侯府，重活一世我不忍了) is a 60-episode Chinese short drama in the ancient-costume family saga genre. The story follows Pei Shenyu, the 80-year-old matriarch of the Ningyuan Marquis household, who is reborn just three days before her entire clan is exiled. In her previous life, her grandson Pei Jingxing was manipulated by a female physician named Su Man’er, leading to the deaths of 300 family members. After rebirth, she swiftly strips power, replaces heirs, and petitions the emperor to remove Su Man’er from the picture. As she traces a monthly 50-tael remittance from the Anguo Duke’s mansion, she uncovers a conspiracy involving the emperor’s mysterious illness, the Cheng family’s poison, and a bone-eroding antidote recipe. This drama suits fans of revenge, rebirth, and strong female leads in historical settings.

General Xiao Zhenbei Carries Loads to Feed an Army (大将军扛楼养活百万大军) is a completed Chinese urban-fantasy short drama with 133 episodes. It follows Xiao Zhenbei, a general defending Shazhou for three years, who accidentally time-travels from an ancient latrine to modern-day 21st century. To feed his starving soldiers and citizens, he takes odd jobs like carrying loads up five floors, modeling, and coaching. The series blends comedy, time travel, and military resourcefulness, appealing to fans of light-hearted vertical dramas with a modern twist.