Short Series Dramas Worth Watching

This is a collection of underrated short series that can be binged in 21 mins to 6.5 hours. I've organised the list on the basis of how enjoyable I found each title. I don't include short series that I wouldn't rate 7.5 or higher. Youtube links are available for most. And the total time needed to watch the entire series is also calculated for your convenience.

Hope you like them!

ColourMePurple sept. 13, 2022
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  • We're Not Trash

    1. We're Not Trash

    Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    10

    A Korean web series about two people with mental illness and friendship.

    Approx 11.5mins 8 episodes = 93.5 mins (1.5 hours)

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqqQvcAR1H0kaXi7EALIju6m6yo4KHqkM

  • Night of Love With You

    2. Night of Love With You

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes

    10

    A Chinese fantasy romcom drama about a comic book character that usually plays a secondary villain is accidentally thrust into a romance story as the heroine. Despite playing an innocent pityful character, she cannot help be herself in the unusual circumstances she finds herself in. Thus leading to unpredictable effects to the story.

    9 min 24 episodes = 216 mins (3.6 hours)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuOfQkK1bWo

  • Nice Flight!

    3. Nice Flight!

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    10

    A light Japanese workplace romance drama. After a female air traffic controller assists a male pilot during a difficult landing, he decides to seek her out in order to express his gratitude. The show depicts the kinds of situations a pilot and an air traffic controller have to deal with and how it affects their decisions. Very insightful and unique.

    About 49 mins 8 episodes = 392 mins (6.5 hours)

  • Weak Hero Class 1

    4. Weak Hero Class 1

    Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    9.5

    Korean school bullying and revenge drama. The action sequences and the friendships take the story to another level. Art!

    40 min 8 episode = 320 mins (5.3 hours)

  • Somehow 18

    5. Somehow 18

    Korean Drama - 2017, 10 episodes

    9.5

    A Korean short length series about a resident who was saved from committing suicide by a girl in his class. But soon after she committed suicide herself. 10 years later he finds it hard to forget about her when he unexpectedly finds himself back in the past and hopes this time he can save her.

    15 mins 10 episodes = 150 mins (2.5 hours)

  • The Evil Face

    6. The Evil Face

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 18 episodes

    9.5

    A Chinese romance mystery drama with a fantasy premise. A talented painter, Shi Qi, gets her faced swapped with the daughter of the chancellor, Shen Qin, in order to avoid a marriage to the general, Xiao Han Sheng. Although the general has his suspicions for the reason behind his marriage being political, his impression of his now wife make him unsure. This fast paced drama has many wonderful sweet and suspenseful elements.

    10 mins 18 episodes = 180 mins (3 hours)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kycrNwEQOeU&list=PLSIJismKOisH8TB76jsv898F-Utl04rPi

  • Our D-Day

    7. Our D-Day

    Korean Drama - 2023, 6 episodes

    9.0

    A Korean youth drama on mental health and friendship. The male lead is suffering from depression and is suicidal. There are some triggering scenes but it is not graphic in nature.

    Average of 16.5 mins 6 episodes = 98.5 mins (1.5 hours)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azfE3prdNFw
    https://youtu.be/D8HYVFKPZmg
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSrZw1VXfm8
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpva-tXh_C0
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtj2G5FGsd8
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3RWX8dEf34

  • Kotodama so

    8. Kotodama so

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    9.0

    A Japanese horror series. A woman moves into an all women cheap apartment complex where a strange phenomenon occurs. The words the residents speak begin to come true, but at a price.

    24 mins 10 episodes = 240 mins (4 hours)

  • Blackout

    9. Blackout

    Thai Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    8.0

    A Thai mystery/thriller drama filmed vertically. 4 friends wake up in a strange bar with no memory of how they got there and what happened. The first 4 episodes are the same incidents but from the perspective of each friend.

    Average 24 mins 8 episodes = 192 mins (3.2 hours)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBlLqWAfAm4&list=PLCUIsYHYpxJNi67I7ZXrBtIXQ8WG0Zn7x

  • Girl in the Mirror

    10. Girl in the Mirror

    Korean Drama - 2023, 5 episodes

    9.0

    Korean web series. 3 high school friends are bullied relentlessly and how each handle the situation. Deals with fatphobia and Islamophobia.

    9 mins 5 episodes = 45 mins

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbmattKVoUw (all 5 episodes in 1)

  • To.Two

    11. To.Two

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    8.5

    A Korean psychological thriller. Everyone in a high school begin to go crazy over a new social media app that starts as an invite only application. This exposes the social hierarchy and bullying that takes place. But no one knows who developed it and why.

    15 mins 8 episodes = 120 mins (2 hours)

  • Out of this World Girlfriend

    12. Out of this World Girlfriend

    Korean Drama - 2022, 2 episodes

    8.5

    A Korean sci-fi mystery comedy drama. An unpopular kid finds a phone one day and discovers an AI girlfriend on it. When he tells his friends about her, bullies take the phone from him and start taunting him. But the AI girl actually approaches them and says she is really his girlfriend.

    12 min 2 episodes = 24 mins

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2Crg9c_Fdw
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjGBRdePJPg

  • Last Minute Romance

    13. Last Minute Romance

    Korean Drama - 2017, 10 episodes

    8.5

    A Korean romcom. A woman working at a crisis call center is diagnosed with a terminal illness. With only 3 months to live she wishes to experience romance with her dream celebrity. So she decides to hire an actor that resembles him to reenact some of her actor's iconic romantic scenes with her and be her pretend boyfriend in exchange for money.

    15 mins 10 episodes = 150 mins (2.5 hours)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4RThg6_a8I&list=PLPDp64hKoP_gtnkagLyb9Eqdn5Bsjiw80

  • The Killer Is Also Romantic

    14. The Killer Is Also Romantic

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 18 episodes

    8.5

    China's fictional historical romcom. A woman who owns a garment shop and a doctor fall in love not realising that both are also assassins on the side. They try to keep their secret identities secret while maintaining their relationship. A fun series with the only negative point being the poorly translated English subs. Still worth watching.

    Under 12 mins 18 episodes = 216 mins (3.6 hours)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPlgH1OaPlE&list=PLViYFBpsVqhcPGUr9RHrqJieNYEUe7CsN

  • Don't Want To Go Home

    15. Don't Want To Go Home

    Korean Special - 2022, 3 episodes

    8.5

    A Korean Friends to Lovers drama. A girl dislikes going home because of problems between her parents and asks her friend, who is about to get enlisted into the army, to go on a trip with her.

    7 mins 3 episodes = 21 mins

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0enEvNpnj4g&list=PLqqQvcAR1H0nBU4T24szrrVK5VGnqbFS7

  • Blue Birthday

    16. Blue Birthday

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    8.0

    A Korean time travel romance drama. A woman comes into possession of old photos and begins to recall her high school love who committed suicide on her birthday. When she begins to burn them, she finds herself back in high school again.

    20 mins 16 episodes = 320 mins (5.3 hours)

  • See You After Quarantine?

    17. See You After Quarantine?

    Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    8.0

    A Taiwanese BL romance drama set when COVID19 lockdowns were in place. A Japanese man and a young Taiwanese man meet each other through video calling.

    7 mins 10 episodes = 70 mins (1.16 hours)

  • Growing

    18. Growing

    Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

    8.0

    A Korean series about growing up, friendships and romance. A strong sismance bond is depicted.

    20 mins 12 episodes = 240 mins (4 hours)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoiNzJZ5zGY

  • Kiss Scene in Yeonnamdong

    19. Kiss Scene in Yeonnamdong

    Korean Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

    8.0

    A cute Korean Mystery Romance Series. A young woman gets drunk and kisses someone. She can't remember who it was but it was good enough for her to try to find the person based on a few clues that she does remember about them.

    14 mins 12 episodes = 168 mins (2.8 hours)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdtNjnkNce8&list=PLeVXSI2bL51-jvZvmEtzjYqoivvoKfvmj

  • All-Boys High

    20. All-Boys High

    Korean Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

    8.0

    A Korean drama on the friendship between two high school boys. Sweet, funny and entertaining.

    4 mins 10 episodes = 40 mins

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62pPBZFUfOA&list=PLV_xmNeraP0lk0vvbteFe7eT35Q2QnmxJ

  • Disarming Romance

    21. Disarming Romance

    Korean Drama - 2022, 3 episodes

    8.5

    A Korean drama about a North Korean defector who transfer to a school and his attempt at making friends. A sweet story.

    7 mins 3 episodes = 21 mins

    1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzdkicu_Ljg
    2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1rDTu_ODp8
    3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2dmlGDBq5c

  • Girlfriend Project Day 1

    22. Girlfriend Project Day 1

    Korean Drama - 2022, 4 episodes

    7.5

    A Korean GL romance series. Two girls meet and are paired together for a project for their psychology class. They have to be each other's girlfriends but they don't seem to get along.

    Average of 6.5 mins 4 episodes = 26 mins

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxVW4unY1gU&list=PL_wBhmJHUwXRco0J2M4DNNq9M-gE31Ya1

  • High School Ghost Story

    23. High School Ghost Story

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    7.5

    A Korean supernatural mystery series about a seemingly ordinary high school class of boys except there are 21 students instead of the 20 on roll. It's a cute series with some funny scary elements. Although listed as  horror, it isn't really scary so it's watchable even if you are faint of heart.

    20 mins 8 episodes = 160 mins (2.6 hours)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6-E9DBhIXo&list=PLvevT9zTA8VmTTLinB-99SDONtM1LXW8N

  • Warm Time With You

    24. Warm Time With You

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 31 episodes

    7.5

    A Chinese romance drama. The female lead is raising her sister's son. His grandfather sends his other son, the male lead, to take custody of and bring back the child. It's a sweet story.

    5 mins 31 episodes = 155 mins (2.5 hours)

  • Only You

    25. Only You

    Korean Drama - 2022, 2 episodes

    8.5

    A Korean slice of life drama about a girl with agoraphobia (fear of going outside) finding a puppy that got into her home. Very cute and simple story.

    14 mins 2 episodes = 28 mins

    1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbZi-1NtLYs
    2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l6NWRMYrAM

  • When You Love Yourself

    26. When You Love Yourself

    Korean Drama - 2018, 6 episodes

    8.0

    A Korean drama about self-worth. Good message.

    10 mins 6 episodes = 60 mins (1 hour)

  • I am...

    27. I am...

    Korean Drama - 2017, 6 episodes

    8.0

    Korean sci-fi drama. A father ends up leaving a humanoid robot with his adult kids and disappears. The brother and sister try to adjust with having a teenage robot sibling.

    15 mins 6 episodes = 90 mins (1.5 hours)

  • Lunch Box

    28. Lunch Box

    Korean Special - 2015, 3 episodes

    8.0

    Korean romance drama. A young man who loves to cook develops a crush on an Indonesian student and decides to woo her by preparing lunch for her every day.

    Although I am adding this to the list, it is hard to find English subs for this show at the moment. I watched it by translating the Indonesian subs to English. I hope more of an interest develops and English subs can be added.

    8 mins 3 episodes = 24 mins

  • My Bossy Wife Season 1

    29. My Bossy Wife Season 1

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 28 episodes

    8.0

    A hilarious Chinese web drama about a gambler who ends up in a contract relationship with a general with incredible fighting skills and strength. It's a fun watch and not to be taken too seriously.

    4 mins 28 episodes = 112 mins (1.86 hours)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dCtOZpRvQY&list=PLFJjLqGr7BvdyvjdhthlMQHuRPKiJq-YE&index=1

  • Blue Birthday

    30. Blue Birthday

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    8.0

    A Japanese remake of the Korean drama. A woman discovers the ability to travel back in time to the point when her school friend committed suicide and attempts to prevent it.

    24 mins 10 episodes = 240 mins (4 hours)

  • Contract Love From Today

    31. Contract Love From Today

    Korean Drama - 2021, 15 episodes

    8.0

    A cute Korean romance drama. A boy's crush and most popular girl in school suggests they start a contract relationship.

    13 min 15 episodes = 195 mins (3.25 hours)

  • 11 Left

    32. 11 Left

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes

    7.5

    A suspenseful Chinese drama about a man in debt who steals a mobile from a pawn shop and joins an unusual game. He runs into 11 versions of himself. The series is expected to have another season. The OST is amazing.

    5 mins 6 episodes = 30 mins

  • Mutual Redemption Love

    33. Mutual Redemption Love

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes

    9.0

    Chinese romance. A princess is forced to hide her identity and marry her family's killer in order to get revenge. She ends up entangled with his son.

    ~ 2 mins 30 episodes = 60 mins (1 hour)

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcWqjArfi2lmiqvFz7-XrkuQQ98mU8DiQ 

  • When the Earth Is Shaking

    34. When the Earth Is Shaking

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes

    8.5
  • Send a Fan Letter

    35. Send a Fan Letter

    Korean Drama - 2022, 4 episodes

    7.5

    A Korean romance drama. A female celeb has a hard time reading fan letters. A single father of a sick child decides to pretend to reply to his daughter's mail as her favourite celebrity and it all goes wrong when the news of the letter goes viral.

    85 mins 4 episodes = 340 mins (5.6 hours)

  • Seo Yi Chu

    36. Seo Yi Chu

    Korean Drama - 2022, 3 episodes

    7.5

    A Korean friends to lovers romance drama.

    9 mins 3 episodes = 27 mins

    https://youtu.be/P2dSOlciKmo

  • Zhang Gong Zhu Zhai Shang

    37. Zhang Gong Zhu Zhai Shang

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 27 episodes

    PTW

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