Latest Short Dramas

Eternal Night Survivor Season 2 (永夜苟神：十万住户供我发育) is a Chinese sci-fi apocalypse vertical drama that follows Chen An, a survivor who awakens a unique talent called ‘Unrivaled’ in a world plunged into eternal darkness. With only a small room and scarce supplies, he gains daily resources and chooses to unite other survivors, upgrading defenses, distributing weapons, and building a community to fight evolving monsters. This 206-episode completed series blends survival, teamwork, and supernatural elements, appealing to fans of high-concept short dramas and apocalyptic storytelling. The show is known for its fast-paced narrative and focus on collective resilience, making it a standout in the vertical drama genre.

Zhan Yuan Feng Bo (The Courtyard Dispute) is a 66-episode Chinese short drama in the urban farming genre. It follows Xu Xiuhe, who renovates her parents’ old courtyard into a homestay called He Yuan. A neighbor, Fang Guixiang, steals a spare key and occupies the courtyard for her son’s wedding banquet, causing conflict. The drama explores themes of community, face-saving, and justice. It suits viewers who enjoy slice-of-life stories with strong female leads and cultural insights into Chinese social dynamics.

Shou Zu Lao Han (Rent-Collecting Old Man) is a completed Chinese vertical drama with 121 episodes. It follows 62-year-old Wu Nai, a miserly landlord who learns he has only 14 days to live. Suddenly, a system binds to him, offering a two-month life extension for every female tenant he surprises. Desperate to survive, he tries outrageous stunts—from drinking expensive sea cucumber porridge to winning a luxury car—while helping his tenants. This comedy blends a ‘system’ trope with heartwarming moments, appealing to fans of lighthearted, character-driven short dramas.

Tianzai Tunhuo 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 before a disaster, then faces moral dilemmas as neighbors and family test her generosity. The series explores themes of human nature, survival ethics, and family loyalty, making it a compelling watch for fans of vertical dramas and post-apocalyptic stories.

This is a 66-episode Chinese vertical short drama (also known as a micro-drama) about a newly married woman, Lin Yue, who faces pressure from her mother-in-law, Wang Guifen, to hand over her entire salary card. Instead of refusing outright, Lin Yue cleverly transfers only her fixed base salary to the card, keeping the rest of her income separate. As her mother-in-law escalates with tactics like cutting food budgets and fabricating pre-marital debts, Lin Yue calmly gathers evidence and defends her financial boundaries. The story explores themes of financial independence, marital power dynamics, and the cultural expectations placed on daughters-in-law in Chinese families. It is ideal for viewers who enjoy family conflict dramas with a strong, independent female lead and a satisfying, realistic resolution.

Core Hidden Blade (芯骨藏锋) is a 52-episode Chinese vertical drama in the urban daily life genre. It follows a software engineer whose annual bonus is canceled on the excuse of a bad attitude, despite being the one who built the company’s core architecture and handled a major 23-million-yuan deal alone. After quitting, the company’s servers crash because only he holds the encryption key. The boss breaks into his home to wake him, he fixes the system in half an hour, then leaves for good. He later becomes the technical director at Yunding with a multiplied salary, while the salesperson who stole his credit is kicked out. The drama’s message is that your value is determined by your work, not by your boss’s opinion. This short drama suits viewers who enjoy fast-paced workplace revenge stories and the popular Chinese ‘short drama’ format with vertical episodes designed for mobile viewing.

Born with Super Strength, Pampered by the Fu Family (天生怪力女主，被傅家捧在心尖) is a 50-episode Chinese vertical drama in the wealthy-family 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. Forced to support her grandmother’s medical bills, she saves the young master of the wealthy Fu family and is hired as his caregiver. The Fu family’s CEO quietly resolves her troubles, and she finds warmth and belonging while building her own design studio. This guide explains the plot, cultural context, and what makes this short drama appealing to international viewers.

After Divorce, I Make Money in the 70s (退婚后我在七零赚钱养家) is a 127-episode Chinese short drama in the ‘era’ genre. It follows Chen Yao, a woman who is reborn on the day of her divorce. She accepts the divorce, reclaims her compensation, and builds a new life in the 1970s using her design talent. The drama blends family conflict, romance, and personal growth, making it a satisfying watch for fans of rebirth and period-set short dramas.

After Transmigrating as a Cannon Fodder: Not the Villain? Why Hug Me? Season 8 (穿成炮灰后：不是反派吗？怎么要抱抱第八季) is a 107-episode Chinese costume short drama that blends transmigration, comedy, and romance. The story follows Jiang Luyi, a modern woman who accidentally enters a novel world and becomes Su Ruan, a doomed supporting character. Instead of a sweet romance with a young general, she must survive as a cannon fodder character who is destined for a miserable end. To escape her fate, she tries to avoid the powerful Prince Yan Chen, but a clumsy encounter injures him and draws his attention. The drama explores themes of fate, identity, and survival within the conventions of Chinese web novel tropes. It is ideal for viewers who enjoy light-hearted transmigration stories with a strong female lead and historical Chinese settings.

Mother-in-Law’s Chive Dumplings (婆婆包了韭菜鸡蛋饺子，我吃完后她崩溃了) is a 77-episode Chinese family ethics short drama. It follows Ye Mian, a pregnant woman with a severe chive allergy, whose mother-in-law Liu Fengying ignores her warnings and feeds her chive dumplings, leading to a medical crisis. The story explores family boundaries, gaslighting, and a rational fight for justice. Ideal for viewers who enjoy intense family conflicts, emotional twists, and short-form vertical 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 family ethics short drama that explores the clash between traditional filial duty and modern marital partnership. The story 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 for living expenses. After three years, Ye Shu is diagnosed with stomach ulcers due to malnutrition, and the truth emerges: over 1.5 million yuan has been funneled to Zhou Ming’s sister and brother-in-law. The drama tracks Zhou Ming’s awakening from a ‘mama’s boy’ to a responsible husband, as he changes his salary card, learns to cook, and sues to recover the money. It’s a gripping tale of financial abuse, family boundaries, and redemption, ideal for viewers interested in Chinese family dynamics and social commentary.

Freedom Long Live (自由万岁) is a 71-episode Chinese urban romance short drama that centers on Shen Zhiyi, a woman who publicly rejects her wealthy fiancé Lu Siyan at their engagement banquet, accusing his family of mistaking control for care. She turns to Zhou Ran, a small garage owner, and chooses a simple bowl of porridge over high-society pretense. The story explores themes of independence, class conflict, and personal freedom against the backdrop of modern Chinese social expectations. Ideal for viewers who enjoy character-driven romance with strong female leads and cultural commentary on family pressure and autonomy.