Editor’s lists · Updated
Best Revenge & Power Short Dramas
Revenge is short drama’s most satisfying engine: someone is betrayed or underestimated, and every episode brings them closer to taking it all back.
These picks range from office power games to dangerous bargains and supernatural payback.
1. ON THE EDGE.
An office nobody discovers that seduction can be a weapon and climbs over everyone in his way until the company plays by his rules.
2. Charles’ Revenge and Passion
Betrayed by the two people he trusted most, Charles plots his revenge, but unexpected feelings complicate every move. 87 episodes.
3. Lusty Games and Sins
She offers him a deal: give her what she craves and she will help him get revenge. Lust, lies and a partnership neither fully trusts.
4. Prison Overlord
Three inmates drug a rookie instructor at a women’s prison to stage a breakout. When it fails, the power shifts to Kean Ford.
5. SupremeDream
Fired and framed, Hobbs Wayne turns his dream powers on the boss and vice president who wronged him.
6. Forbidden Reverie
The compact version of the dream-revenge story: a fired daydreamer uncovers his boss’s corruption and fights not to be consumed by his own power.
7. Family Gambit
Treated as an outsider by his stepsisters, Robin Cooper refuses to be pushed around and slowly takes control of the household.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch these short dramas?
All 7 short dramas on this list stream on Short X Drama. Open any title to read its synopsis and start watching from episode one.
What is the most popular revenge short drama?
ON THE EDGE. is the most viewed revenge short drama on this list.
How many episodes do these short dramas have?
They range from 29 to 87 episodes. Charles’ Revenge and Passion is the longest, with 87 episodes.