Latest Short Dramas

Who Said You Can’t Cultivate Without Spiritual Roots? 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 Eastern fantasy vertical short drama with 99 episodes. The story follows Han Fan, a servant at the Liuli Sword Sect who has no spiritual root and no background. Bullied and starving, he discovers a rusty broken sword called Fu Xian while gathering bamboo on a mountain. This find changes his fate and opens a path to cultivation despite his lack of spiritual roots. The drama appeals to fans of underdog stories, cultivation fantasy, and character-driven revenge arcs. This guide covers the plot, episode count, ending details, and similar short dramas you may enjoy.

Divorced and Exiled, I Raise a War God by Beachcombing is a 62-episode Chinese vertical short drama in the ancient farming genre. It follows a modern beachcombing influencer who wakes up as an exiled woman in ancient times. After her husband divorces her for his cousin, she teams up with a disgraced military officer, Shen Yuan, and uses her unique skills to harvest seafood, build a business, and eventually help him clear his name. The drama appeals to fans of revenge, survival, and slow-burn romance with a satisfying rise from hardship to prosperity.

My Daughter, You Must Move Forward (我的女儿你要向前走) is a 72-episode Chinese family drama that follows Deji, a mother who sacrifices everything to protect her daughter Jianying from an early marriage. After being released from prison, Deji is rejected by Jianying, now a successful lawyer, who cuts ties with her. Six years later, Deji is diagnosed with cancer, and through a case involving a mother who kills her husband to protect her daughter, Jianying finally understands her mother’s harsh but profound love. The series explores themes of maternal sacrifice, generational conflict, and reconciliation, adapted from the novel of the same name by Ah Facai. It is ideal for viewers who enjoy emotional family sagas with strong female leads and tear-jerking redemption arcs.

Who Says a Playboy Can’t Be Top Scholar? (谁说纨绔不能当状元) is a Chinese historical short drama that follows Jiang Xiaobai, a spendthrift heir who buys his way to the top scholar title, only to be summoned by the emperor. Beneath his careless facade, he uncovers a conspiracy around his brother’s death and the downfall of his noble house. With 788 episodes, this completed vertical drama blends palace intrigue, witty banter, and a slow-burn revenge plot. It suits fans of clever underdog stories, historical Chinese settings, and bingeable short-form series.

Paid Train Ticket, Then Blocked (垫付高铁票被拉黑，我不忍了) is a completed Chinese urban short drama with 59 episodes. The story follows Wen Jing, a kind office worker who covers a colleague’s expensive business-class train ticket, only to be blocked and slandered when she asks for repayment. After reporting the colleague’s fraud and online harassment, Wen Jing wins a legal battle, but later chooses forgiveness when the colleague sincerely repents. This drama suits viewers who enjoy workplace conflict, moral dilemmas, and stories about justice and second chances.

Cold Reunion Season 6 (冰冷重遇第六季) is a 92-episode urban daily short drama that follows Su Muyan as she unexpectedly reunites with Gu Jingchen, who has lost his memory. Their reunion is clouded by misunderstandings, past grudges, and the scheming of rival Qin Ou. Gu Jingchen’s old brain injury and the interference of elders force Su Muyan to retreat, but Gu Jingchen relentlessly pursues her. He even risks his own safety to uncover the truth. When Su Muyan finally breaks through her barriers and faces her true feelings, a long-lost call of ‘A Chen’ tears open the secrets everyone tried to hide. This series is perfect for fans of emotional urban romance, second-chance love, and suspenseful family drama in the vertical short drama format.

Jing Gang Zhuo Ye (京港灼夜) is a completed Chinese vertical drama in 77 episodes that blends workplace romance with a marriage-of-convenience setup. The story follows Shu Ying, who agrees to an arranged marriage with Jin Bo Han after seven years of unrequited love for her childhood friend. What begins as a practical decision turns into a heartfelt journey as Jin Bo Han, who fell for her at first sight, shows her through his teasing yet caring actions that she deserves to be loved and cherished. This short drama suits viewers who enjoy slow-burn romance, contract marriage tropes, and stories about learning to accept love. The cast includes Yu Yin, Yi Hang, Zhang Zhiwei, and Li Yuxuan, among others.

Shan Hai Cang Xu, Wu Yan Kui Tian Season 4 is a completed Chinese fantasy (xuanhuan) short drama with 132 episodes. It follows Li Guanqi, a blind boy who overcomes a harsh childhood after being adopted by the mysterious elder Su Xuan. Su Xuan teaches him cultivation techniques, forges his body, and gifts him a sword box containing a proud sword spirit. At age fourteen, Li Guanqi enters the Da Xia Sword Sect and awakens a rare Saint-grade lightning spiritual root, allowing him to cultivate faster than his peers. The story tracks his rise as he explores secret realms, leads his team against enemies, and carves his own path to greatness. This guide is ideal for viewers who enjoy cultivation stories with underdog protagonists, hidden mentors, and sword-spirit companions.

The Mismatched Siblings’ System Spree Season 2 (冤种兄妹绑错系统爆红了第二季) is a completed Chinese short drama in the ‘ancient comedy’ genre, running 133 episodes. It follows siblings Gu Mingli and Gu Mingyue who are transported to ancient times as the children of a wealthy prime minister. They accidentally bind to each other’s systems: the finance-savvy sister must spend her family’s fortune to survive, while her engineering-minded brother must earn the emperor’s favor to keep the family safe. Their father’s relentless business success keeps adding to their wealth, making their missions hilariously difficult. This series suits fans of time-travel comedies, sibling dynamics, and lighthearted system-based plots.

Who Said No Spirit Root Can Cultivate? Season 18 (Chinese: 谁说没灵根不能修仙的？之无灵证道第十八季) is a 90-episode traditional fantasy vertical drama that follows Han Fan, a servant at the Liuli Sword Sect who has no spiritual root and no background. In a world where spiritual roots determine everything, he is treated as nothing more than an ant. But after discovering a rusty broken sword called Fu Xian, his fate begins to shift. This season continues his underdog journey through a cultivation world full of humiliation, hidden power, and the classic ‘zero-to-hero’ emotional arc. Perfect for fans of Chinese cultivation short dramas who enjoy slow-burn power fantasy, resilience, and the satisfaction of an overlooked protagonist finally rising up.

Two Hearts Jump Into My Home (两颗心跳进我家) is a 47-episode Chinese vertical short drama in the urban daily life genre. It follows Lei Hu and his wife, both in their second marriage, who meet through arranged dating and unexpectedly conceive twins. Their journey is tested by jealousy, a paternity test, and a scam involving the ex-wife, all rooted in a medical lie from five years ago. The story moves from doubt to trust, showing how love and honesty build a resilient happiness. This drama suits viewers who enjoy emotional family conflicts, second-chance romance, and the satisfying resolution of hidden truths.

Rebirth in Winter: Stockpiling (重生凛冬跟随囤货) is a Chinese sci-fi apocalypse short drama that follows Jiang Qingyue, a woman who notices her neighbor acting strangely—working out obsessively, borrowing money, and hoarding supplies. She quickly deduces he is a reincarnator who knows an apocalypse is coming. Without hesitation, she mortgages her house and copies his every purchase, buying even more. When the first loan payment arrives, her money is gone—and the apocalypse arrives on schedule. This 81-episode completed series blends survival strategy, suspense, and a clever protagonist, making it a must-watch for fans of apocalyptic vertical dramas and resourceful heroines.