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Best Underdog & Hidden Master Short Dramas
Nobody is more fun to root for than the person everyone underestimated. These short dramas follow ordinary employees, hidden masters and outsiders who turn the tables.
Expect humiliation in the first episodes — and a very satisfying climb after that.
1. lite Man Zhang Liang
An ordinary employee with an enviable wife works hard for a better life, and a promotion contest at his company starts his counterattack.
2. Dragon Heir of Medicine
Having inherited his master’s medical skills, Chu Bai leaves the mountain and treats a wealthy family’s lady with very unconventional methods.
3. The Man with Holy Hands
“Holy Hands” Lambert juggles a feud between his stepmother and his sister at home and an unexpected new job at a foot massage shop.
4. ON THE EDGE.
A nobody at the office learns to use seduction as a weapon and climbs all the way to the top.
5. Stolen Dreams
Fired office nobody Hobbs Wayne discovers dream powers that let him take on the people who humiliated him.
6. Family Gambit
An outsider in his stepfamily’s home, Robin Cooper turns the tables until he is the one calling the shots.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch these short dramas?
All 6 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 underdog short drama?
ON THE EDGE. is the most viewed underdog short drama on this list.
How many episodes do these short dramas have?
They range from 29 to 80 episodes. The Man with Holy Hands is the longest, with 80 episodes.