Latest Short Dramas

My Husband’s Salary, My Mother-in-Law’s Ledger (老公的工资，婆婆的账) is a 65-episode Chinese vertical short drama in the family ethics genre. It follows engineer Zhou Ming, who hands his entire monthly salary of 42,000 yuan to his mother, leaving his wife Ye Shu with only 200 yuan a month. After three years, Ye Shu is diagnosed with gastric ulcers due to malnutrition. The truth emerges: over 1.5 million yuan was secretly transferred to Zhou Ming’s sister and brother-in-law. Zhou Ming transforms from a ‘mama’s boy’ to a supportive husband, changing his salary card, learning to cook, and suing to recover the money. The couple moves from the brink of divorce to fighting together, ultimately distinguishing gratitude from debt and saving their marriage. This drama appeals to viewers who enjoy family conflicts, emotional redemption, and realistic portrayals of financial abuse in marriage.

Freedom Lives Long (自由万岁) is a completed Chinese urban romance short drama with 71 episodes. The story follows Shen Zhiyi, who publicly calls off her engagement to Lu Siyan at a birthday banquet, rejecting his family’s controlling care. She chooses Zhou Ran, a small repair shop owner, and tries to build an independent life. However, her pride leads to workplace humiliation and a shocking setback when she is passed over for promotion. This series suits viewers who enjoy fast-paced vertical dramas with strong female leads, family conflict, and social class tension.

Sink Deep Three Years: The Heirloom Under the Old Locust Tree is a 53-episode Chinese short drama that centers on Lin Xia, a young woman forced by her dying grandmother to bury a foul-smelling pickle jar under an old locust tree and swear not to open it for three years. While her cousins receive a mansion and savings, Lin Xia gets only a rundown house and the mysterious jar. Despite humiliation and a family emergency, she keeps her promise. The story explores themes of loyalty, patience, and justice, making it a compelling watch for fans of emotional family sagas and vertical dramas.

Pretending to Be Coquettish at the Moon’s Heart Season 4 is a completed Chinese short drama in the youth sweet romance genre, totaling 107 episodes. The story follows Zhou Suisui, who returns after rebirth and accidentally provokes her brother’s rival, Jiang Zongyan. What starts as a teasing game turns into genuine affection, with Jiang Zongyan falling deeply and pursuing a careful relationship. Meanwhile, a past secret surfaces: Zhou Sui’an has a four-year-old daughter, Fu Xiaonian, whose mother is top actress Fu Niansheng. This season blends romantic tension, family secrets, and emotional twists, making it ideal for viewers who enjoy compact, character-driven romance narratives.

Suona Cultivation: A Single Tune Shakes the Cultivation World Season 5 is a completed Chinese vertical short drama in the fantasy xuanhuan genre. It follows a protagonist who uses a suona (traditional Chinese wind instrument) as a cultivation tool, blending music with martial arts in a whimsical twist. With 128 episodes, this season continues the story of a unique musical path to power. Ideal for fans of Chinese short dramas, fantasy adventures, and unconventional cultivation stories.

Flash Marriage, She’s So Sweet (闪婚，她甜的过头) is a 78-episode Chinese urban romance short drama that follows Yu Yan, a woman who, after being betrayed by her boyfriend and discovering an unexpected pregnancy, marries the child’s father, Qin Yuchen. What begins as a practical arrangement slowly warms into genuine affection as Yu Yan uncovers the gentle side beneath Qin Yuchen’s cold exterior. The series is ideal for fans of fast-paced romantic storytelling, contract marriage tropes, and character-driven emotional arcs. The cast includes Yu Yutong, Zhang Beixi, He Junxi, and others, with production details still limited.

The Kind Neighbor (好心邻居：熬百碗粥只为抓替身) is a completed 60-episode Chinese suspense short drama that follows a lone resident in an old neighborhood who receives eight-treasure porridge from an upstairs neighbor for 120 consecutive days. The seemingly kind gesture hides a sinister plot involving a missing daughter, a cloth doll with the protagonist’s name and birth date, and a conspiracy that implicates property management, security, and the landlord. This vertical drama is perfect for fans of mystery and thriller short-form series who enjoy slow-burn reveals and neighborhood-set horror.

Qian Shan Mu Xue (千山慕雪) is a completed Chinese urban romance short drama consisting of 80 episodes. The series stars Wang Qianshuo and Peng Qianling in lead roles, and it has been praised by some viewers for the strong visual appeal of its cast. This guide covers the basic facts, production notes, and what audiences can expect from this vertical drama format.

外来媳妇专治各种不服第二季 (The Outsider Daughter-in-Law Cures All Disobedience Season 2) is a completed Chinese family ethics short drama with 63 episodes. It follows Zhao Xiulian, a thoughtful and capable daughter-in-law who moves into the Li family and resolves neighborhood disputes over land, drainage, and finances with calm logic and proper documentation. This vertical drama suits viewers who enjoy realistic family conflicts, clever problem-solving, and heartwarming rural life stories. The series is known for its practical approach to everyday troubles and its satisfying, peaceful resolution.

Wan Yao Tu Lu Zhuan Season 11 (万妖图录传第十一季) is a completed Chinese fantasy short drama with 164 episodes. The story follows Jiang Yuechu, a young woman who wakes up in the Tang Dynasty as a girl in a world where demons roam and immortals have vanished. She gains power by slaying demons and painting them into her demon registry, unlocking their abilities. This guide covers the plot, episode count, production style, and what viewers should know before watching.

Bai Ru Shan Shang Xue 2 (皑如山上雪2) is a completed Chinese urban romance short drama with 88 episodes. It follows Shu Wan, who falls for the cold and powerful Meng Huaijin at eighteen, but leaves after never getting the answer she hoped for. Four years later, she returns as a journalist and is drawn back into his orbit when her friend is framed. The story blends second-chance romance, workplace tension, and a love triangle with childhood friend Zhou Ze. This guide covers the cast, episode count, and production notes for viewers interested in the series.

Qian Shan Mu Xue (千山暮雪) is a 94-episode Chinese urban romance short drama that follows Tong Xue, a young woman forced into a contract with the wealthy and vengeful Mo Shaoqian to save her uncle. For three years, she endures his control and torment, believing it is merely a transaction. But when she discovers that her father is the man who destroyed Mo’s family, the lines between love and hate blur. As secrets surface and schemes unfold, Mo finds himself falling for the woman he swore to destroy, while Tong Xue desperately seeks freedom. The drama culminates in a bittersweet ending where Tong Xue leaves the country, only to find an unsent text message from Mo that reads ‘I love you.’ This series is ideal for viewers who enjoy intense emotional conflicts, revenge-driven plots, and slow-burn romance with dramatic twists.