Short modern C-dramas

Contemporary series under 30 episodes. Traits are drafted from published web sources with AI assistance and may be wrong.

How this list is chosen: Modern setting with 29 or fewer episodes. Traits are drafted from published web sources with AI assistance; dramas without an assessment for it are not included.

Abyss
深渊无间
Completed2026· 16 episodes
A conservative town's peace is disrupted by an online novel that mirror's a real-life cold case known only to law enforcement. Rookie detective Li Cheng and the mysterious Han Pinmu engage in a high-stakes psychological duel as they navigate a dual-thread narrative where fiction and reality blur. The investigation uncovers buried secrets and explores the thin line between redemption and the inescapable void of the past.
Qin Junjie · Ren Jialun
- Modern
- Action
- Drama
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Be Yourself
机智的上半场
Completed2021· 24 episodes
Four distinct young women begin their journey at university, navigating the complexities of shared dormitory life while studying journalism. As they face academic challenges and personal growth, they support each other through family conflicts and evolving romantic relationships. Together, they transform from naive freshmen into mature young adults, discovering their true identities and the strength of their friendship during their formative college years.
Shen Yue · Vivienne Tien · Zhang Ruonan
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Born Again
她的涅槃
Completed2026· 24 episodes
After being murdered on her wedding day by her husband and best friend, top influencer Gu Xiaotang becomes trapped in an infinite time loop. Repeatedly reliving her death, she gains the power of unlimited resets and teams up with Dr. Ye Shen, the only person who shares her memories. Together, they seek revenge against her killers while attempting to break the cycle by uncovering the root of the conspiracy.
Gao Rongfang · Li Jiahao · Sun Li
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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Cang Feng
藏锋
Completed2026· 23 episodes
Tan Yan, a career publicity officer at the police bureau, is suddenly transferred to serve as the political commissar of a high-intensity SWAT unit. A man used to office politics and pens, he must adapt to the gritty frontline while clashing with the stern Captain Liao Bufan. Despite their differences, the two officers eventually unite to lead their team against a dangerous drug trafficking network.
Alan Aruna · Duan Yihong · Li Chun
- Modern
- Action
- Drama
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Chef Son-in-law
大厨小婿
Completed2025· 24 episodes
Qiao Zhi, a descendant of a prestigious culinary family, returns home to reclaim his grandfather’s honor after the family was disgraced by a betrayal. He enters a contract marriage as a lowly son-in-law into the Tao family and works his way up in the competitive food industry. Armed with an ancestral secret cookbook, he navigates fierce business rivalries and internal sabotage to restore his family legacy and find love.
Chang Long · Chen Shujun · Zhu Rongjun
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Cicada
蝉
Completed2026· 21 episodes
Criminal defense lawyer Ding Ning, haunted by her biological father's criminal past, becomes entangled with seasoned judge Yu Songfan and legal expert Zhao Yijie. As they clash over high-stakes cases and a decade-old kidnapping mystery, these three solitary legal professionals find themselves shifting from adversaries to an unconventional family unit. Their complex psychological battles eventually reveal deep-seated secrets, forcing them to confront the blurry boundaries between justice, revenge, and redemption.
Elaine Zhong · Francis Ng · Zheng Yunlong
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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Closer To You
我的刺猬女孩
Completed2020· 24 episodes
A surgeon named Wu Jing Hao gets a mysterious chance to travel back to his high school years. Determined to rewrite the past, he attempts to save his classmate Han Fei from a tragic accident that defined her youth. While she is initially defensive and prickly, Wu Jing Hao patiently tries to break through her shell to change their future and heal old wounds.
He Ze Yuan · Li Yi Nan · Wang Rui
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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Conspiracy of Love
谋爱上瘾
Completed2019· 12 episodes
Seeking justice for her parents' suspicious deaths, Xu Shubei intentionally enters the life of corporate successor Sheng Yun to orchestrate her revenge. However, she discovers that Sheng Yun is far more calculating than he appears, leading to a complex game of mutual manipulation. As they clash and bond, they must navigate a web of corporate intrigue and hidden memories.
Chen Ya'an · Meng En
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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Cute Bad Guy
可爱的坏家伙
Completed2023· 23 episodes
Aspiring cartoonist Xia Yumeng is stunned when the villainous antagonist of her latest manga, Shen Mingxi, suddenly manifests in the real world. Suffering from amnesia, the cold-hearted character becomes a chaotic addition to her life, complicating her pursuit of a long-time crush. Xia Yumeng must manage the villain's transition into modern society while navigating a growing and unexpected bond with the man she once only drew as a monster.
Wang Luqing · Zhang Yijie
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Dating in the Kitchen
我，喜欢你
Completed2020· 24 episodes
Gu Shengnan is a talented but underestimated chef at a luxury hotel whose career is jeopardized by a corporate acquisition. She encounters Lu Jin, a fastidious and cold-hearted CEO who is won over by her exceptional culinary skills. Despite their significant age difference and initial personality clashes, the two develop an unlikely romance through their shared obsession with gourmet cuisine and professional challenges.
Lin Yushen · Zhao Lusi
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Definitely Not Today
今天不是最后一天
Completed2021· 8 episodes
Mi Chong is a young man struggling with severe social anxiety and isolation who decides to end his life. His plan is suddenly interrupted when he saves a rebellious girl named Zhi Liao from drowning. Bound together by this chance encounter, the two marginalized souls embark on an unexpected journey of escape, gradually healing their past traumas and finding a renewed sense of hope through each other.
Leon Leong · Vivienne Tien
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Don't Leave After School
放学别走
Completed2021· 24 episodes
At Xiangjiang Middle School, repeat student Fang Xue and academic standout Wei Lai, who mysteriously dropped out of a top university, find themselves in the same class. Despite their differing backgrounds and academic standings, the two form a determined study group with their classmates to conquer the college entrance exams. Together, they navigate the pressures of adolescence and academic redemption during their crucial 'fourth year' of high school.
Li Junting · Li Tingting · Xu Mengyuan
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Fairy From the Painting
你是人间理想
Completed2022· 24 episodes
Gu Yancheng, a perfectionist CEO and sculptor who has lost his creative touch, is shocked to encounter Xun Yuxuan, a woman who looks identical to a figure in an ancient family painting. Realizing her presence restores his artistic ability, he hires her as his personal assistant. As the two opposites navigate their cohabitation and professional relationship, they develop a romantic bond while uncovering the truth behind their shared destiny.
Peter Sheng · Wang Mohan
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Falling Before Fireworks
最食人间烟火色
Completed2023· 23 episodes
Si Qing is a driven bank loan manager focused on securing a stable future through financial success and property. After a chance encounter with Jing Chen, a stoic traditional craftsman who lives a simple rural life, she impulsively proposes marriage to him on a particularly lonely birthday. Despite their vastly different values and social backgrounds, they enter a contract marriage that begins to transform their outlooks on life and love.
Chen Xin Hai · Lu Yang Yang · Nan Sheng
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Fragments of Truth
猎罪现场
Airing2026· 24 episodes
Haunted by his sister's unsolved murder seven years ago, gifted profiler Han Ning joins the police force to seek justice. When a series of ritualistic new homicides begins to mirror the details of her disappearance, he must use his unique psychological insights to track a elusive killer. Alongside veteran detective He Lai, Han Ning navigates a dangerous web of buried secrets to finally expose the truth behind the interconnected crimes.
Dai Meng · Huang Junjie · Zhang Dong
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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Genius Girlfriend
天才女友
Completed2026· 28 episodes
Lin Zhixia, a socially awkward genius with an exceptionally high IQ, enters a prestigious high school and becomes desk mates with the popular, outgoing student Jiang Yubai. While he helps her navigate the complexities of friendship and social life, they develop a deep bond rooted in academic competition and mutual support. Their relationship evolves from school-age companionship into a poignant romance as they navigate the transition into adulthood and professional life.
Hu Yitian · Tian Xiwei
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Healing Food, Healing Love
你是我的美味
Completed2022· 23 episodes
Independent food editor Shen Ying unexpectedly crosses paths with Zheng Dao, a sharp-tongued and demanding culinary expert. While working together on a gourmet magazine project, their professional rivalry gradually turns into mutual support as they bond over their shared dedication to healthy cuisine. Through the healing power of food, the two navigate workplace challenges and personal growth to find a sweet, comforting romance.
Li Qing Tian · Zhang He · Zhao Pin Lin
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Hidden Love
偷偷藏不住
Completed2023· 25 episodes
Hidden Love is a Chinese television series first released in 2023. The cast includes Zhao Lusi, Chen Zheyuan, Victor Ma. The recorded series length is 25 episodes.
Chen Zheyuan · Qiu Xinzhi · Victor Ma
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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I Won't Get Bullied by Girls
我才不会被女孩子欺负呢
Completed2018· 24 episodes
High school student Ye Lin is determined to stay strong and avoid being bullied by girls after a childhood of being picked on by his rival, Ren Xiaoqin. When she returns to his life and attempts to win his heart, Ye Lin must balance his cold attitude toward her with his goal of forming a lion dance club. Along with his eccentric classmates, he learns to navigate friendship and the complexities of growing up.
Cai Xukun · Jiang Yuwei · Lu Yang Yang
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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In my prime
生逢其时
Completed2026· 26 episodes
In the 1990s, in the town of Qingwu, the Qi and Cao families welcome newborns on the same day. The story follows Qi Shi, a resilient girl born with albinism, and Cao Xin, an academically gifted boy, as they grow up next door to each other. Amidst the shifting tides of their northern community, the two protagonists navigate complex family dynamics, childhood challenges, and the eventual transition into adulthood while searching for their own sense of belonging.
Guan Xiaotong · Wang Ziqi
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Let's Meet Now
见面吧就现在
Completed2022· 20 episodes
Ji Qiu, a young variety show director, crosses paths with Zhou Ziqian, a competitive shooter who has just returned to China. Though they were childhood friends, Ji Qiu doesn't recognize him at first, leading to a series of playful misunderstandings. As they begin working together on a new television project, their bond deepens, eventually evolving from a bickering friendship into a sweet and sincere romance.
He Yu · Jiang Zhi Nan · Lu Yang Yang
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Liars in Love
无法抗拒的谎言
Completed2024· 24 episodes
Jiang Lai, a specialist in exposing deceptive men, assumes the identity of a missing fiancée to infiltrate the Zhou Group and reclaim her family's farm. She crosses paths with Zhou Yu, a returning heir trapped in his own web of corporate secrets and inheritance battles. While both attempt to manipulate the other for their personal agendas, their mutual deceptions eventually give way to a complicated and unexpected romance.
Cui Yuxin · Li Jiaqi
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Live Surgery Room
手术直播间
Completed2024· 28 episodes
Brilliant surgeon Zheng Ren joins Haicheng Hospital to fulfill his father's dying wish and investigate a long-standing injustice. Alongside cynical ER director Su Yun and a dedicated medical task force, he tackles complex surgical cases using innovative techniques. The team eventually works together to perform a high-stakes conjoined twin separation surgery while gradually uncovering the truth behind a tragic event from eighteen years ago.
Dai Xu · Liu Mintao · Vin Zhang
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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Love Me Like I Do
我的老板为何那样
Completed2023· 18 episodes
Aspiring designer Tian Tian finds herself working as the personal assistant to Liu Xilai, an eccentric and narcissistic CEO with a secret phobia of the color red. After realizing that Tian Tian’s presence is the only thing that alleviates his condition, Xilai keeps her close, leading to a series of comedic encounters. Their forced proximity eventually transforms into a sweet and supportive office romance as they navigate corporate challenges together.
Liu Yinjun · Zhang Muxi
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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