Latest Short Dramas

Global Hide and Seek: Who’s the Creepy One? Season 4 is a sci-fi apocalyptic short drama set in a post-nuclear world where a deadly game of hide-and-seek forces each country to send players into bizarre instances. The story follows Lin Sui’an, a girl imprisoned in a mental hospital for 15 years, who can see ghosts and uses her gift to survive and uncover the game’s dark secret. With 92 episodes confirmed, this season continues the intense survival narrative with a focus on alliances and the shocking truth about the hunters. Ideal for fans of vertical dramas, dystopian thrillers, and supernatural survival stories.

Dao Yin Ru Ti: Getting Taoist Heritage After All (Part 6) is a completed Chinese vertical drama in the urban fantasy genre. It follows orphan Chen Haoyu, who, after his master’s death, inherits a Taoist legacy through a magical pearl and uses his skills in medicine and physiognomy to help others. The 146-episode series blends supernatural elements with romance and everyday problem-solving, making it a good fit for fans of short-form fantasy and slice-of-life storytelling.

医女风华：流放北疆第五季 is a completed Chinese vertical short drama with 166 episodes, blending historical intrigue, family rescue, and fortress-building drama. The story follows Mo Jiuye as he infiltrates the Prince Jiu’s mansion to find his missing father and brothers, while He Zhiran defends Xiling Village against barbarian invasions. This guide covers the plot, cast, and production notes for viewers seeking a concise overview.

Ying Hou Ya Ya (影后芽芽) is a completed 81-episode Chinese vertical drama that blends time travel, family warmth, and a rags-to-riches reversal. The story follows six-year-old Ya Ya, a girl from an ancient famine-stricken village, who accidentally crosses into a modern film set. Without any acting training, her genuine hunger and suffering make her performances startlingly real, turning her from a nobody into a viral child star and eventually an Oscar-winning actress. Each time she finishes filming, she brings supplies back to her impoverished family, transforming their lives and making her five older brothers sought-after grooms. This drama appeals to fans of heartwarming family stories, child protagonist narratives, and the popular ‘reverse’ (逆袭) genre in short-form content.

Er Jia Kuang Ba You Dian Tian (二嫁矿霸有点甜) is a completed Chinese rural romance vertical drama with 71 episodes. The story follows Ding Xiang, a once-delicate woman who endures hardship in a remote mining area, and Chen Zheng, a kind-hearted man who steps up to help her. Together they face local corruption and bring hope to others while building a new life. The series features a cast including Yang Fan, Zou Shengwen, Xie Yi, Ma Mingbin, Ma Jialiang, Chen Zhelin, and Zhang Min. This guide covers the plot, cast, episode count, and production notes for viewers interested in Chinese short dramas.

The Mall Takes Back My Stall: I Became the City’s Supplier is a 52-episode Chinese urban daily drama that follows Cheng Wanqing, a bakery owner whose six-year-old shop is forced to close when the mall decides not to renew her lease. Instead of renting another storefront, she pivots to a no-dine-in baking workshop, using her loyal customer base to build a multi-point pickup system and supply corporate breakfast orders and small shops. The drama explores her challenges with marketing competition and delivery logistics, and ends with the chain brand that replaced her failing and the mall inviting her back – she chooses a lightweight partnership. This short drama is ideal for viewers who enjoy realistic business resilience stories and character-driven urban narratives.

Our Sect’s Beloved Little Junior Sister Season 5 (咱家剑宗团宠小师妹第五季) is a Chinese vertical drama in the Eastern fantasy (xianxia) genre. The story follows Fu Pin, a half-demon chaos spiritual cultivator from the resource-scarce demon realm, who seeks refuge in the cultivation world. Rejected by the top sect Qingyun due to her apparent five-element spiritual roots, she is taken in by the Heavenly Sword Sect, whose members are powerful sword cultivators but extremely poor. With her rare chaos spiritual root and demonic aura, Fu Pin’s cultivation talent surpasses both realms. This guide covers episode count, production notes, and what to expect from the ongoing series.

Candle Dragon Yin Season 4 (烛九阴第四季) is a completed Chinese vertical drama in the traditional fantasy genre, running 132 episodes. The story follows Cang Xue, a woman driven by revenge after her brother’s death in Dragon City years ago. She descends the mountain with her maid Xue Niang, only to find herself reviving her enemy four times and moving toward a heavenly death sentence. To secure forty years of peace, Prince Zhao Heng decides to use her life in a trade. The series is known for its emotional depth, theatrical elements, and a tragic Mid-Autumn performance of Farewell My Concubine. It suits viewers who enjoy revenge-driven fantasy narratives with strong female leads and mythological undertones.

Tempting Sun (诱吻骄阳) is a completed Chinese youth romance short drama with 77 episodes. It follows 18-year-old Nan Zhao, who moves to Yicheng and stays with the family of her aunt’s boyfriend, living under the same roof as Jin Yao. Jin Yao quietly protects her, helps her with studies, and reveals his own trauma from childhood abuse. After high school, they both enter top universities and develop feelings for each other. Together they confront Nan Zhao’s blackmailing biological father, eventually marry, hold a wedding, and raise a daughter. The series is known for its emotional depth and sweet slow-burn romance, appealing to fans of youth drama and vertical short-form storytelling.

月慵便枕玉凉梦第十季 is a completed Chinese era short drama with 116 episodes. The story follows Wen Yi and Wu Qingqiu as they build a clothing business, face sabotage from Xiao Qing, and navigate relationships with Lu Zeming and Fu Zhiyuan. This season focuses on female empowerment, business growth, and emotional reconciliation. Ideal for fans of vertical dramas, historical romance, and character-driven narratives.

Who Said No Spirit Root Can’t Cultivate? Season 19 (Chinese: 谁说没灵根不能修仙的？之无灵证道第十九季) is a completed 99-episode Eastern fantasy (xianxia) vertical short drama. Set in the Primordial Wilderness Realm, it follows Han Fan, a lowly servant at the Liuli Sword Sect who has no spirit root and no background. After discovering a rusty broken sword called Fu Xian, his fate begins to shift. This series suits fans of underdog cultivation stories, vertical drama viewers, and anyone who enjoys a mortal defying destiny in a world ruled by spiritual talent. The production focuses on Han Fan’s journey from the bottom of the sect to an unexpected path of power, blending classic xianxia tropes with the fast-paced format of short-form drama.

Divorced and Exiled, I Raise a War God by Beachcombing is a completed Chinese vertical drama (short drama) in the ancient-life genre. It follows a million-follower beachcombing blogger who wakes up as an exiled woman in ancient times. Abandoned by her husband for his cousin, she teams up with a disgraced military officer, Shen Yuan, and uses her unique beachcombing skills to harvest abalone and crabs, selling them to a restaurant for a steady income. Her success draws jealousy from her ex-husband’s family, but she gains the favor of Prince Jing, helps clear Shen Yuan’s name, and moves to Quanzhou to build a seafood business. The drama is known for its satisfying revenge plot, resourceful heroine, and focus on survival and entrepreneurship. It suits fans of Chinese short dramas, historical settings, and stories about overcoming adversity with practical skills.