Latest Short Dramas

All-Round Stepmom, Rebuilding the Family (全能后妈，爆改全家) is a 71-episode Chinese vertical drama about Hua Juan, a career-driven woman hired by Shen Ye to care for his three children. After a quick marriage, she moves in and faces initial resistance, but wins them over with food, understanding, and clever tactics. When she decides to leave, the kids refuse to let her go. This heartwarming family story blends comedy, emotional growth, and modern stepfamily dynamics, perfect for fans of lighthearted yet touching short dramas.

Su Yi Transmigrates Into a Book Season 7 Finale (苏忆穿书第七季完结篇) is a Chinese vertical short drama that blends farming, family, and romance. The story follows Su Wan, a transmigrated heroine who uses her modern insight to manage a soap and catering business while protecting her family. Her brothers rise through officialdom, medicine, and art, and she finds love with a steady partner. With 227 episodes, this series suits fans of slow-burn growth, family bonds, and heartwarming business-building narratives. This guide covers the plot, themes, and similar short dramas to watch next.

Who Said Mortals Can’t Cultivate? (Season 17) is a complete 102-episode Eastern fantasy vertical drama that follows Han Fan, a lowly handyman at the琉璃 Sword Sect who possesses 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 stumbling upon a rusty broken sword called Fu Xian while gathering bamboo, his fate begins to shift. This short drama is perfect for fans of xianxia, cultivation, and underdog revenge stories who enjoy watching a powerless protagonist rise against a rigid system. With its fast-paced vertical format, it delivers emotional highs, systematic world-building, and the classic thrill of hidden power.

Eternal Night Survival: 100,000 Residents (Season 2) is a 206-episode Chinese sci-fi apocalypse short drama that drops humanity into an endless night. Survivors cling to life in cramped rooms with scarce supplies, while protagonist Chen An awakens a unique talent called ‘Unrivaled’ that grants him daily resource windfalls. Instead of hoarding, he unites neighbors, upgrades defenses, distributes weapons, and builds a community to fight evolving monsters. This vertical drama suits fans of tense survival stories, resource-management plots, and team-based resilience against overwhelming odds.

Courtyard Dispute (Zhan Yuan Feng Bo) is a 66-episode Chinese vertical short drama in the urban farming genre. It follows Xu Xiuhe, who renovates her parents’ old courtyard into a guesthouse called He Yuan. Her vain neighbor Fang Guixiang, wanting to impress her son’s wedding guests, steals a spare key and occupies the courtyard for the wedding banquet, even collecting 60,000 yuan from the bride’s side. Xu Xiuhe must use her wits and evidence to overturn public accusations of being a ‘heartless landlord’ and reclaim her property. This drama appeals to fans of small-town conflicts, strong female leads, and satisfying revenge plots.

Collecting Rent Old Man (Shou Zu Lao Han) is a 121-episode Chinese vertical drama that blends comedy, heart, and a system-based twist. The story follows 62-year-old Wu Nai, a stingy landlord who is diagnosed with a terminal illness and given only 14 days to live. Just as he loses hope, a system binds to him: if he can surprise his three female tenants, he gains two extra months of life. Desperate to survive, he launches a series of outrageous stunts—from drinking expensive sea cucumber porridge to staying up all night at an internet café, winning a luxury car, and helping a tenant recover unpaid wages. This hilarious and warm-hearted series is perfect for fans of reverse-age comedy, system-driven plots, and uplifting stories about unlikely heroes.

Tianzai Huohuo Lu (天灾囤货录，善恶见人心) is a completed Chinese sci-fi apocalypse short drama with 151 episodes. It follows a kind-hearted female protagonist who stockpiles supplies to survive a disaster, only to face escalating moral dilemmas as neighbors, family, and strangers test her generosity. The series blends survival tension with sharp social commentary, making it a compelling watch for fans of vertical dramas that explore human nature under pressure. This guide covers the plot, episode count, cast, and similar short dramas you may enjoy.

This is a Chinese vertical short drama about a newly married woman, Lin Yue, whose mother-in-law, Wang Guifen, demands she hand over her salary card for unified management. Lin Yue cleverly transfers only her fixed base salary, then calmly gathers evidence as her mother-in-law cuts food budgets and fabricates pre-marital debts. The story explores marital boundaries, financial independence, and self-respect. With 66 episodes in the urban daily life genre, it suits viewers who enjoy realistic family conflicts and strong female leads who protect their rights with composure.

Core Hidden Blade (芯骨藏锋) is a 52-episode Chinese urban short drama about a female software engineer whose year-end bonus is canceled on the excuse of a negative attitude. After she resigns, the company’s system crashes because only she holds the encryption key. She returns to fix it, then walks away and later becomes a tech director with a doubled salary. The drama is a workplace revenge story that celebrates technical competence over office politics. It suits viewers who enjoy fast-paced vertical dramas about career justice, coding, and strong female leads.

Born with Super Strength, Pampered by the Fu Family (天生怪力女主，被傅家捧在心尖) is a completed 50-episode Chinese vertical drama in the billionaire romance genre. It follows Xiang Wan, a kind-hearted woman with extraordinary physical strength, who is betrayed by her ex-boyfriend and best friend, losing her savings. After rescuing the young master of the Fu family, she becomes the family’s nanny and finds support from the Fu CEO, who helps her deal with her ex’s harassment. The story centers on her journey to rebuild her life, start a design studio, and find a sense of belonging. This drama suits viewers who enjoy sweet revenge, protective male leads, and heartwarming family dynamics in short-form storytelling.

After the Divorce, I Make Money in the 70s (退婚后我在七零赚钱养家) is a 127-episode Chinese vertical drama that blends rebirth, romance, and a 1970s rural setting. The story follows Chen Yao, who wakes up on the day of her divorce with memories of her past life. She decisively accepts the divorce, secures her rightful compensation, and finds support from the man who once saved her from a river. Their bond deepens, leading to marriage, and Chen Yao uses her design talent to build a new life. This short drama suits fans of quick-paced, feel-good rebirth stories with strong female leads and period charm.

穿成炮灰后：不是反派吗？怎么要抱抱第八季 is a completed Chinese vertical short drama in the ancient style (古风). It follows Jiang Luyi, a modern woman who accidentally transmigrates into a novel as the doomed cannon-fodder Su Ruan. After a system error, she must survive in a dangerous world where she has offended the powerful Prince Yan Chen and inherited the original character’s messy schemes. With 107 episodes, this series blends transmigration comedy, palace intrigue, and a slow-burn romance. It suits fans of quick-paced short dramas, transmigration stories, and ancient Chinese settings.