Latest Short Dramas

Xie Family Little Chef Season 3 (谢家小厨娘第三季) is a completed Chinese vertical short drama that blends ancient costume romance, family business, and court intrigue. The story follows Ye Zhaozhao, a modern woman who transmigrates into ancient Bianjing and opens a dessert shop called Sweet Fragrance Food Shop. She manages her business while sheltering the downtrodden and caring for her younger relatives, but her peaceful life is complicated by her husband Xie Chengjing’s secret plan to restore the crown prince. The drama balances cozy food-business moments with palace power struggles and household conflicts. With 118 episodes, it suits viewers who enjoy transmigration stories, strong female leads, and layered plots mixing romance, family, and political ambition.

Spirit Snake Comes to Repay Kindness (灵蛇出山来寻恩) is a completed Chinese vertical short drama in the female growth category. It follows Su Qinghe, a pregnant woman who rescues a trapped giant snake in the mountains. The grateful snake later descends to repay her, just as she discovers her husband and in-laws only pretended to care for her to take her baby. With 57 episodes, the series blends suspense, emotional betrayal, and a supernatural bond of gratitude. It suits viewers who enjoy revenge-driven family drama with a fantasy twist and a strong female lead.

Under the Stove: Freedom Chapter (Chinese title: 灶下煤之自由篇) is a completed Chinese short drama in the historical genre. It follows Shen Du, a top chef from the modern world who transmigrates into the body of a lowly kitchen servant in a marquis’s mansion. Despite being bullied and facing shortages of premium ingredients, he uses his culinary genius and knowledge of ingredients to save a banquet, earn the mistress’s favor, and win a prestigious cooking competition. The 82-episode series chronicles his journey from oppression to freedom as he opens his own restaurant. This drama appeals to fans of historical settings, cooking competitions, and underdog stories with a satisfying rise-to-success arc.

Su Yi Transmigrates Book 6 (苏忆穿书第六季) is a Chinese farming (种田) vertical short drama with 177 episodes, currently updating. The story follows Su Wan as she expands her successful soap business to the central region, overcoming past conspiracies and building a thriving enterprise while awaiting her lover’s return from war. This slice-of-life drama blends business growth, romance, and family protection, appealing to fans of slow-burn, entrepreneurial female-led stories.

Blood Multiplier Season 5 (original Chinese title: 血量亿倍增幅，被当成废物异能第五季) is a completed Chinese vertical short drama in the fantasy/xuanhuan genre. It follows Su Lin, a young man judged as a D-rank waste after awakening his ability, who is humiliated by his family and an adopted brother. After severing ties and fleeing to the Valley of Evildoers, he accidentally gains a billion-fold increase in his blood-based ability, turning him into an unstoppable force. He conquers deadly secret realms, wins streak after streak in underground boxing, and fights back against family and enemy assassins. With 111 episodes, this series is perfect for fans of underdog revenge stories, system-like power progression, and high-stakes fantasy action. The show is complete, but no official streaming platform or cast names have been confirmed.

Yi Nian Hun Chi (一念婚迟) is a completed Chinese vertical drama in 83 episodes, blending urban romance with a marriage-of-convenience plot. It follows Gu Nian, a lonely young woman who marries her longtime crush Chi Yu to care for his grandfather, only to face cold indifference. After a year of unrequited effort, she asks for a divorce, and only then does Chi Yu realize his regret. Starring Chen Fangtong and Gan Wangxing, this short drama suits fans of emotional angst, second-chance romance, and character-driven storytelling.

Blind Date Love at First Sight (相亲对象是迟来的心动) is a 74-episode Chinese vertical drama that blends workplace romance with a slow-burn love story. It follows detective captain Song Kui, who falls for his blind date Jiang Lu at first sight, but his busy job and a string of mishaps make winning her heart an uphill battle. With themes of trust, family, and redemption, this short drama appeals to fans of heartfelt romance and character-driven storytelling. The series stars Huang Yunyun, Li Zhuoyang, and Bao Yixun, and is now complete.

Three Hundred Trust, Nine Hundred Thousand Truth (三百块的信任，九十万的真相) is a completed Chinese vertical short drama in the urban brain-burning genre. It runs 56 episodes and follows a bold female lead who uncovers a shocking truth hidden behind a small act of trust. The series is praised for its satisfying pace and the protagonist’s fierce, assertive personality. This guide covers the episode count, status, cast details, and recommends similar short dramas for fans of revenge, suspense, and strong female leads.

Flavors of the World (百味江湖, Bai Wei Jiang Hu) is a 58-episode Chinese urban short drama that follows chef Zhang Ming, who uses his inherited culinary skills to help his cousin Zhang Jian build a restaurant earning five million yuan a year. Instead of gratitude, Zhang Ming is betrayed by his cousin and replaced by his own apprentice Sun Kai. He then starts a small eatery based on honesty and fresh ingredients, while Zhang Jian’s new luxury restaurant uses cheap frozen meat and collapses in reputation. The drama contrasts integrity with greed, showing how Zhang Ming’s small shop thrives as his cousin’s business fails. It’s a satisfying story about karma, resilience, and the value of staying true to your craft. Perfect for fans of vertical dramas that mix family betrayal, food, and a feel-good comeback.

Code Name: Deep Space – Emergency Landing (代号深空：绝境迫降) is a completed Chinese vertical short drama in the ‘counterattack’ (逆袭) genre. The story follows Tian Mingyuan, a wealthy businessman who secretly travels in economy class to avoid attention, and Captain Lu Hang, who is forced out of the cockpit by a stubborn female pilot, Lin Feifei. When the plane enters a violent thunderstorm, Lin Feifei panics, and Lu Hang must step in to save everyone on board. This 80-episode series delivers high-stakes tension, a strong rescue narrative, and a satisfying underdog reversal. It suits fans of fast-paced short dramas, aviation thrillers, and stories about competence triumphing over arrogance.

Top Court Favorite (顶级裙臣) is a completed Chinese urban romance short drama with 71 episodes. It follows Jiang Huai, who becomes a cold scientific researcher under the name Jiang Jin after a painful breakup, and Luo Jiusheng, a lecturer by day and bar singer by night. Their reunion is filled with unresolved feelings, tests, and a second chance at love. This guide covers the cast, plot, and ending for viewers seeking a heartfelt vertical drama.

Ju Bao Xian Pen Zhi Za Ling Gen Cai Shi Zhen BOSS Season 8 is a completed Chinese vertical short drama in the traditional fantasy genre. With 138 episodes, it follows a protagonist with a mixed spiritual root who proves to be the real boss. This guide covers the show’s details and recommends similar short dramas with comparable themes and emotional arcs.