Historical

Emperors, concubines and palace intrigue in historical short dramas.

TwistyTV has 521 Historical short dramas: 260 from ReelShort, 170 from NetShort, 80 from DramaBox and 11 from FreeReels. Of the 352 with a known episode count, half run 62 episodes or fewer, and 39 are under 40 episodes: one evening's binge. 74 (14%) are dubbed.

Historical often goes with Romance (221), Revenge (217), Fantasy (158), Rebirth & Time Travel (143), Hidden Identity (122).

Raise an Ancient King to Be My Boyfriend

Raise an Ancient King to Be My Boyfriend778KFantasy · Hidden Identity

Chosen by the North

Chosen by the North13.5KRevenge · Historical

No Longer Your Princess

No Longer Your Princess11.9KWerewolf · Fantasy

Chosen by the Dragon Baby: His Human Mate

Chosen by the Dragon Baby: His Human Mate10.3KFantasy · Revenge

Divorce Me, Your Highness, If You Dare (Dubbed)

Divorce Me, Your Highness, If You Dare (Dubbed)273KFantasy · Revenge

Puppet No More: Long Live His Fake Majesty (Dubbed)

Puppet No More: Long Live His Fake Majesty (Dubbed)479KFantasy · Revenge

Exiled Princess Rises as Wolf Queen

Exiled Princess Rises as Wolf Queen83KWerewolf · Revenge

Captured, Then Crowned (Dubbed)

Captured, Then Crowned (Dubbed)3.1KFantasy · Historical

Game of Control: The Empress's Prized Prey

Game of Control: The Empress's Prized Prey80.1KRevenge · Hidden Identity

Married to the Dead King,l Became Empress

Married to the Dead King,l Became Empress14.8KFantasy · Revenge

The Giant Knight's Virgin Maiden

The Giant Knight's Virgin Maiden9.2MFantasy · Historical

Oops! The 5-Year-Old Dud Saved the Pack!

Oops! The 5-Year-Old Dud Saved the Pack!8.1MWerewolf · Revenge

Entangled by the Serpent's Touch

Entangled by the Serpent's Touch11MFantasy · Revenge

They Called Me a Nerd, Until I Stepped into the Ring

They Called Me a Nerd, Until I Stepped into the Ring4.3MRevenge · Hidden Identity

My Unhatched Egg Chose the Phoenix Lord Daddy at My Wedding

My Unhatched Egg Chose the Phoenix Lord Daddy at My Wedding3.6MFantasy · Billionaire

Call Me a Loser? Meet the Ultimate Superhero

Call Me a Loser? Meet the Ultimate Superhero5.8MFantasy · Revenge

He Stole My Body and Regretted It

NEWHe Stole My Body and Regretted It792KFantasy · Revenge

Ruling Over All I See II: Path to Dominion (Dubbed)

Ruling Over All I See II: Path to Dominion (Dubbed)8.8MFantasy · Revenge

Not Yours, Not Today, Not Ever (Dubbed)

Not Yours, Not Today, Not Ever (Dubbed)5.3MRevenge · Rebirth & Time Travel

The Dominant Heir's Triumphant Return (Dubbed)

The Dominant Heir's Triumphant Return (Dubbed)98.2MFantasy · Revenge

Return of His Majesty (Dubbed)

Return of His Majesty (Dubbed)40.7MFantasy · Revenge

Rising Dawn: The Awakening of Power (Dubbed)

Rising Dawn: The Awakening of Power (Dubbed)53.4MFantasy · Revenge

The Invincible Legend (Dubbed)

The Invincible Legend (Dubbed)63.9MRevenge · Billionaire

His Return Rewrites the Rules (Dubbed)

His Return Rewrites the Rules (Dubbed)539KRevenge · Billionaire

A Lifetime Too Late for Forgiveness (Dubbed)

A Lifetime Too Late for Forgiveness (Dubbed)221KRevenge · CEO & Office

Joseon King's Return (Dubbed)

Joseon King's Return (Dubbed)163KRevenge · Hidden Identity

His Sick Obsession, My Rebirth of Freedom (Dubbed)

His Sick Obsession, My Rebirth of Freedom (Dubbed)325KRevenge · Rebirth & Time Travel

Shattered Lock, Broken Vows (Dubbed)

Shattered Lock, Broken Vows (Dubbed)379KRevenge · Rebirth & Time Travel

Drop the Mask, Spill Their Blood (Dubbed)

Drop the Mask, Spill Their Blood (Dubbed)134KRevenge · Hidden Identity

Till Stars Align and Hearts Return (Dubbed)

Till Stars Align and Hearts Return (Dubbed)315KRevenge · Rebirth & Time Travel

The Empress Who Bore Kittens (Dubbed)

The Empress Who Bore Kittens (Dubbed)363KFantasy · Billionaire

My Tavern, My Fortune, My Empire (Dubbed)

My Tavern, My Fortune, My Empire (Dubbed)1.5MHidden Identity · Rebirth & Time Travel

The Last Breath of Love (Dubbed)

The Last Breath of Love (Dubbed)348KRevenge · Historical

When the Throne Betrays Its Blade (Dubbed)

When the Throne Betrays Its Blade (Dubbed)493KFantasy · Revenge

Rise of the Gold Dragon Empress

Rise of the Gold Dragon Empress199.9KFantasy · Revenge

Turning The Tables with My Baby

Turning The Tables with My Baby212.8KHidden Identity · Secret Baby

Treasury Queen Returns

Treasury Queen Returns136.7KRevenge · Hidden Identity

My Dead Love Returns (Dubbed)

My Dead Love Returns (Dubbed)185.1KRevenge · Historical

The Goddess’s Revenge: So Begins His Ruin

The Goddess’s Revenge: So Begins His Ruin312.1KRevenge · Historical

The Hidden Tyrant

The Hidden Tyrant316.8KRevenge · Historical

A Mistake at Sea: The Evil Bride Crossed the Billionaire Madam

A Mistake at Sea: The Evil Bride Crossed the Billionaire Madam172.4KRevenge · Billionaire

Reborn & Revenge! Marry His Brother!

Reborn & Revenge! Marry His Brother!131.4KRevenge · Rebirth & Time Travel

Reborn, Crowned, and Far Above My Ex

Reborn, Crowned, and Far Above My Ex20.8KHidden Identity · Rebirth & Time Travel

Taming My Lord Husband

Taming My Lord Husband107.8KRevenge · Historical

You Don't Want to Mess with a God! (Dubbed)

You Don't Want to Mess with a God! (Dubbed)151.3KRevenge · Hidden Identity

Dad, My Stepmom's A Queen!

Dad, My Stepmom's A Queen!124KHidden Identity · Historical

Dad, My Stepmom's A Queen! (Dubbed)

Dad, My Stepmom's A Queen! (Dubbed)175.6KHidden Identity · Historical

Captured King? True System's War God! (Dubbed)

Captured King? True System's War God! (Dubbed)49.5KFantasy · Hidden Identity

Modern Surgeon? Royal Doc! (Dubbed)

Modern Surgeon? Royal Doc! (Dubbed)16.2KHidden Identity · Rebirth & Time Travel

I Married a Beggar, He's the Emperor!

I Married a Beggar, He's the Emperor!117.2KHistorical · Romance

Betray Me for a Princess? I'm Done Hiding!

Betray Me for a Princess? I'm Done Hiding!34.5KRevenge · Historical

The Empress Gave Me Wives, Then Wanted Me

The Empress Gave Me Wives, Then Wanted Me18.4KFantasy · Rebirth & Time Travel

I Married a Beggar, He's the Emperor! (Dubbed)

I Married a Beggar, He's the Emperor! (Dubbed)129.2KHistorical · Romance

Kiss or Kill? I Married My Target.

Kiss or Kill? I Married My Target.5.3KRevenge · Historical

Oops, I Made Treason Look Legal

Oops, I Made Treason Look Legal5.2KHidden Identity · Historical

Pursued A Scholar, Caught A King!

Pursued A Scholar, Caught A King!4.4KHistorical · Thriller & Horror

Modern Medicine vs. Ancient Court

Modern Medicine vs. Ancient Court12.1KFantasy · Hidden Identity

Marry the Beggar, Rule the Palace

Marry the Beggar, Rule the Palace12.1KHidden Identity · Rebirth & Time Travel

Dragon Mother of the Black Egg

Dragon Mother of the Black Egg122.6KFantasy · Revenge

Return of the Dragonborn

Return of the Dragonborn128.1KFantasy · Revenge

Latest releases

He Stole My Body and Regretted It · Nov 4, DramaBox
Sleeping with the King for My Queen · Nov 3, NetShort
The Chef Who Hears Baby Dragons’ Thoughts · Nov 2, NetShort
Our Little Angel Is A Living Miracle · Nov 2, NetShort
The Fall‑and‑Rise Revenge of the Chubby Succubus Princess · Nov 1, NetShort
My Scavenger Mom Is the Galaxy Queen · Nov 1, NetShort

Quick binges: under 40 episodes

They Called Me a Nerd, Until I Stepped into the Ring · 30 episodes, DramaBox
Drop the Mask, Spill Their Blood (Dubbed) · 36 episodes, DramaBox
Pride and Prejudice: A New Musical · 1 episodes, ReelShort
Don't. Stop. Running. · 1 episodes, ReelShort
Sweet Rose · 1 episodes, ReelShort
Queen Mother of the West · 1 episodes, ReelShort

Long sagas: 90+ episodes

The Invincible Legend (Dubbed) · 94 episodes, DramaBox
The Dragon Dame · 100 episodes, ReelShort
The Calamitous Concubine · 100 episodes, ReelShort
My Lord, The Concubine Has Remarried · 100 episodes, ReelShort
The Lost Princess's Journey Home · 91 episodes, ReelShort
Eternal Dragon Emperor · 141 episodes, ReelShort