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The Tuna King's Revenge
49 Episodes FreepinedramaA young ocean surveyor uses current data and old nautical records to track valuable fish migration. Humiliated and given only a dilapidated boat when demanding years of unpaid wages from his boss, he faces an industry boycott. He repairs the boat, ventures into the deep sea, and uses his expertise to land a massive haul of precious seafood, avenging his shame and making a comeback.
Evolve the final bite
45 Episodes FreepinedramaIn 2026, the world descended into ruin. The "Void Tides," a rift in alternate dimensions, erupted, unleashing colossal beasts and mutated creatures upon humanity. A cryptic message reached all of humanity: "Choose your path of evolution." The protagonist selected the [Alligator Genetic Template·Devouring Evolution]—at the cost of eternal hunger.
Class Revolution: Supreme Machinist Rules All
61 Episodes FreepinedramaIn this world, humans rely on offering their hearts to the gods to awaken their professions. The genius Trevor Wale was betrayed by his friend Ethan Reynard, who stole his heart and profession, leaving him a cripple. To seek revenge against Ethan, he offered his soul to the Machinery God, awakening the SSS-level profession "Supreme Mechanist", and embarked on his journey of counterattack.
X-Ray Eyes Win All
89 Episodes FreepinedramaA bankrupt heiress is dumped by her boyfriend and betrayed by her best friend. Drunk and desperate, she awakens X-ray vision that sees through objects and lies. From antique hunting to jade gambling, she rebuilds her fortune, crushes her enemies, and launches an international auction house that puts Eastern treasures on the world stage.
Betrayed to the Serpent Lord
51 Episodes FreepinedramaIn her past life, her younger sister, Chloe Forrest, was chosen to marry The Serpent Lord. Terrified, Chloe begged her older sister, Elara Forrest, to accompany her. Out of compassion, Elara decided to go with her sister, not knowing that on the wedding night, she would be betrayed by Chloe and pushed onto the serpent's bed. What was even more extraordinary was that not only did Elara not die, but she also became the new Serpent Consort.
Dragon Fruit Conquered Hollywood
40 Episodes FreepinedramaPitaya, a poor fruit stuntwoman, is cruelly exploited by her co-star Strawberry and producer Caramel. They extort her family’s money, peel her skin and attempt to grind her into juice to pay for her mother’s medical bills. After losing her mother, Pitaya is struck by lightning and mutates into a powerful dragon fruit warrior with venomous metal scales. She returns to Hollywood to take revenge. During filming and red carpet events, she repeatedly crushes Strawberry’s schemes. She gains the trust of top actress Madam Wine after saving her life, exposes the pair’s fraud, embezzlement and hired hitman conspiracy. At the Golden Candy Awards, Pitaya reveals all evidence, sends the villains to prison, wins the best actress trophy, and rewrites the unfair class rules between candy elites and lowly fruits.
The Durian's Revenge
27 Episodes FreepinedramaMiss Durian, shunned for sharp thorns and pungent stench, marries into prestigious Agarwood Clan. Mother-in-law Lady Osmanthus loathes her, husband Mr. Sugarcane remains indifferent. Despite keeping clan storage rot-free for a decade, she suffers daily abuse. After bearing a child, she is framed, stripped of thorns, and dumped in trash. Discovered by a Cantonese chef, she reveals her creamy fragrance, becoming premium Golden Pillow Durian. At the grand Scent Ceremony, former tormentors grovel, desperate for her scent.
The Jinx Who Became a Blessing
83 Episodes FreepinedramaFortuna descends. Thrown into the 1980s, regarded as a jinx, she is abandoned. Grandma Lowe finds her, and the Lowe family takes Fortuna in. From that day on, the Lowe family finds gold and Imperial Green jade! Leo is no longer lame, Julian is no longer slow-witted, and Victor returns. Their lives become prosperous, making villains green with envy.
Siren's Call
30 Episodes FreepinedramaFleeing a forced marriage, Chloe is trapped in a deadly realm of sirens and magic after a mysterious song sinks her ship. Hunted by the mercenary Jax and coerced by dark factions, she must survive monsters and blood pacts. By awakening her dormant siren power, Chloe transforms from a desperate fugitive into a warrior to save her friend and reclaim her freedom through mercy over vengeance.
The Price of Vanity
51 Episodes FreepinedramaIn her past life, the heroine traveled abroad with her roommate. Her vain roommate implanted a virus into her phone to steal funds from her bank cards, leading to a fatal tragedy. After being reborn, the heroine made thorough plans in advance to prevent the disaster. However, the malicious roommate still schemed against her. Fortunately, the heroine had prepared a basic feature phone beforehand, which protected her bank account from being hacked and drained. In the end, the vain roommate reaped what she sowed and received her well-deserved punishment.
The Avalon Mage’s Vengeful Return
40 Episodes FreepinedramaAldric makes a humble comeback, suffering noble mockery and deadly pursuit, and being forced into an unwanted marriage. Concealing his powerful strength, he swears to subdue all arrogant foes and dominate the world.
APEX HEIR: Bloodline Reckoning
30 Episodes FreepinedramaHe was the biggest joke in all of New York—a drunkard and drug addict, disinherited by his stepmother, and trampled underfoot by his own younger brother. Yet, unbeknownst to anyone, this "worthless wretch" was the mastermind behind Aurelius—Wall Street’s most enigmatic fund—commanding a fortune of hundreds of billions and secretly controlling the entire city’s financial lifeblood. First, he allowed his stepmother and brother to dig their own graves; next, he lured the Apex Conglomerate—which had devoured the Vance family—into a trap; and finally, at the very moment everyone believed they had won, he crushed their empire beneath his heel.
The Mango's Second Chance
28 Episodes FreepinedramaPregnant rare golden mango bearer Mango is abandoned by his power-hungry wife Durian for losing his bright glow. Left broken and childless in the rain, he gets a second chance with the help of a betrayed billionaire Orange. Transformed into a stunning, confident icon, Mango returns to turn the tables on his cheating ex, reclaim his stolen fortune, and build a brand-new life free from heartbreak.
The Reborn Princess's Revenge
82 Episodes FreepinedramaPrincess Lorena Quintana was usurped by the fake princess Perla. The Empress attributed Lorena's achievements to the impostor, leading to Lorena's death. After being reborn, Lorena Quintana decides to live a different life. She chooses an out-of-favor imperial consort as her adoptive mother, helping her adoptive mother's family rise to the pinnacle of power.
Dragonborn: The False Heir
60 Episodes FreepinedramaIn her previous life, Dragon Mother Rhaenys was betrayed by both her sister and her son, and it wasn't until she was dying that she realized the child she had poured her heart into raising was actually her sister's dragon egg. Reborn on the day the egg was laid, Rhaenys pretends not to notice and secretly switches the dragon egg back. This time, she's no longer a Dragon Mother easy to take advantage of—she's going to make all her betrayers pay back a hundredfold as the revenge queen.
The Matriarch's Vendetta
40 Episodes FreepinedramaAutumn Sterling, owner of The Sterling Pavilion and Master of The Inkstone Sect, returns to find her daughter murdered by son-in-law Damian Draven, and granddaughter beaten by his son, Leo Draven. Consumed by rage, Autumn Sterling vows revenge. Leo's mother, Jocelyn Shaw, offers a Gilded Kingfisher Hairpin as hush money. Recognizing it as her daughter's gift, Autumn realizes they are Damian's mistress and illegitimate son. She refuses to settle, determined to destroy them.
The Painter's Living Art
70 Episodes FreepinedramaYvonne Raines, a renowned master painter from the Shang Dynasty, unexpectedly travels through time and wakes up in the body of her own descendant. Ostracized by her family for her inability to paint, her Grandpa also pressures her to hand over her mother's dowry—a painting business. To protect her mother's dowry, she has no choice but to compete against the Raines family, and in the process, she meets the Sheffield family and develops a romantic connection with Sloan Sheffield.
The CEO's Lucky Charm Daughter
50 Episodes FreepinedramaCoral Warren descends the mountain to search for her family. She enters the wealthy Warren family where a poisonous plot is brewing. Uncle Jude Warren schemes to seize the family fortune and harm relatives. Coral foils conspiracies, uncovers traitors, and shatters her uncle's schemes. She helps her father secure the heir position, finds her amnesiac mother, and kicks out ingrates and villains. She turns the family upside down, earning adoration as the "Little Master".
Leviathan Protocol
39 Episodes FreepinedramaIn the near future, in the era of wasteland, super corporations are gradually replacing nations, and the world is on the brink of collapse after energy wars and catastrophic disasters caused by giant beasts. Deserts, abandoned cities, and massive industrial ruins are scattered across the globe, and humans struggle to survive relying on the energy and military systems controlled by corporations. Young survivor Ethan Cole accidentally rescued a small panda creature in the wasteland that could devour batteries. No one knew that it was actually the "First Generation King" of an ancient civilization that had been dormant for countless years. As it continuously devoured nuclear fusion energy, it gradually evolved, exhibiting terrifying abilities such as manufacturing machinery, constructing weapons, creating mecha, and transforming into a giant beast. At the same time, a voracious creature named Gnasher gradually grew up, accompanying everyone like a wild beast and also like a family member. Helix Corporation, which controls the world's energy resources, is secretly executing a plan called "Leviathan Protocol". They have discovered remnants of ancient civilizations, king-level biological cells, and black reagents capable of transforming creatures into giant beasts in underground ruins, and are attempting to use these forces to create controllable weapons of war and completely dominate the new era. As the pursuit by Helix intensified, Ethan, Mara Vance, and the third-form red panda...
The Supreme Dragon out of Female Prison Camp
70 Episodes FreepinedramaLian Linden transmigrates into the Sixth Prince. He is married by female general, Selina Shaw. Using modern knowledge, he builds weapons and resolves crises, saving Selina Shaw during a Xiongnu siege. He builds his power under the guise of the Crown Prince. He returns to the Capital to navigate court struggles, defeating enemies to protect his love and his country.
Finding Home with Vance
30 Episodes FreepinedramaAfter being cruelly divorced and left penniless, Chloe takes a nanny job at a wealthy manor. She wins over Leo, a traumatized quiet boy. The billionaire Liam offers her a contract marriage to give his son a mother. Gradually, warmth fills the cold mansion. As her arrogant ex returns to mock her, Chloe finds true care and a brand new happy family here.
Abandoned by Him, Chosen by His Rival
30 Episodes FreepinedramaLilah sacrifices her family and career to build up fiancé Jasper over ten years. Yet he cheats on her and abandons their wedding for his mistress Jessica. Shocked by his arrogance and cruelty, Lilah discards the engagement ring. When Jasper flees the church, she shocks all elites by walking down the aisle with his rival Adrian. As chaos erupts, the conceited Jasper rushes back in despair, only to watch his lost love start a brand-new life without him.
From Ugly Fat Pig to Billionaire
32 Episodes FreepinedramaJesse, a nearly 300-pound self-abased rich heir, suffers cruel public betrayal from his two-faced fiancé Kevin and scheming lover Alan at an engagement banquet. Determined to get revenge, he embarks on hellish fat-loss and fighting training. Caught in a rain workout, he draws the attention of Ian, a reclusive billionaire and underground fight club owner drawn to Jesse’s fierce will. Ian takes him under wing, crafting a rigorous transformation plan. Half a year later, Jesse loses over a hundred kilos, evolving into a stunning, dominant alpha. He crashes Kevin’s gala as a top investor, regains full control of Kevin’s enterprise, and toys with the greedy villains. Kevin abandons Alan and begs Jesse for reconciliation, only to be ruthlessly rejected. Jesse engineers internal conflict between the two men, who are later convicted of severe economic offenses. Desperate Kevin tries to stab Jesse, yet Ian shields him from harm. With all foes punished, Ian proposes to Jesse inside their shared octagon cage, sealing a lifelong partnership.
Dead Bloom
30 Episodes FreepinedramaIn post-apocalyptic New York, Alisa Harris is reborn one week before the outbreak. In her past life, Alisa saved humanity using zombie-control powers. Her sister, Kayla, exposed her powers too early, leading to her capture and brutal experimentation. When Alisa found her, Kayla was consumed by resentment, killing Alisa in a fit of jealousy. Reborn, Kayla seizes the magical stone for zombie control. Alisa is left with plant-growth abilities, cultivating mutated vegetation for defense. Traumatized, Kayla plots revenge from the shadows, setting traps and seizing city resources. Alisa must engage in a brutal strategic and psychological battle against her sister to protect humanity and survive. Ultimately, Alisa defeats Kayla's army and ends the apocalypse.
My Ex Wants to Remarry, But I'm Not His Good Girl
62 Episodes FreepinedramaRuthless billionaire forces his seemingly timid ex-wife into a revenge marriage to punish her for abandoning him at his lowest. Little does he know, his "obedient" bride is actually a lethal, badass peacekeeper who only left him to save lives on the frontlines.
Captain, I'm Marrying Someone Else
51 Episodes FreepinedramaA story of female awakening, growth, and redemption. Mandy Astor, a top-tier pilot from an elite family, gives up her career for her boyfriend Billy Thomas, working ground duty to support his life. Billy uses Mandy as a mere placeholder for his obsession with Thamantha Garcia. After discovering his true colors and surviving a harrowing air disaster where Billy prioritized Thamantha over her, Mandy realizes her worth. She returns to the cockpit, executes a heroic landing, and reclaims her sky, leaving her past behind while Billy wallows in regret.
The Dragon Duke’s Beloved Bride
33 Episodes FreepinedramaA human princess bound by political betrothal to an elven king secretly longs for the feared Dragon Duke—the only man she truly desires. After a Blood Moon night of forbidden passion, she flees in panic, believing she has become a “mistress” to a married man and chooses silence to bury the truth. At a royal banquet, fate strikes back: a single bite makes her violently nauseous. The Duke’s teasing—“Are you expecting?”—turns into a cruel truth. A crystal test confirms she is pregnant, and the forbidden night can no longer remain hidden.
Inside Leo's World
53 Episodes FreepinedramaRaising Leo virtually is pure joy! Follow Leo's adorable daily life; the moments of him eating, playing, and learning are incredibly healing. Come along and witness the little baby's growth!
Bound to the Fae King
52 Episodes Freepinedrama1 year ago, Mia was reincarnated to be a high-ranking human stuck in a Faerie world and married to a Fae general. But her husband has just brought home a mistress, and Mia is... THRILLED! This means she can divorce him and really start living, right? Wrong. Their marriage was blessed by the king himself, and he will be insulted if she proposes a divorce; he's known to be incredibly ruthless and heartless. But when they arrive in court to plead their case, Mia witnesses King Cyril using black magic to make himself stronger: she wants to benefit from strength and immunity as well, so she purposefully binds her blood to his. Now, the two are linked: if one dies, so will the other. Through their many blood-strengthening rituals, Mia and Cyril fall into a deep respect for one another, and he vows to protect her, regardless of the spell or not. Now unexpectedly united, they must unmask and destroy the dark powers plotting to kill Cyril and seize his throne, all while fighting for their lives and their hearts.
Her Billionaire Father's Wrath
35 Episodes FreepinedramaAnnelise Lennox hid her identity to marry Warren Walsh. Three years of abuse from her husband and mother-in-law followed. On the verge of giving birth, they locked her at home, refusing the hospital. The baby was gone. She called her estranged father, Zane Lennox, a powerful man. Zane mobilized resources, descended on Seaview City, crushing the husband and dealing with the mother-in-law. He then discovered his late wife's car accident was a planned murder.
Rival Boss Sleeps Beside Me
60 Episodes FreepinedramaElliot Hayes and Julian Cross appear to be sworn enemies—one fighting for independence, the other a calculated strategist. Forced proximity and corporate pressure pull them into the same orbit despite mutual hostility. When Elliot becomes the target of a fabricated media scandal orchestrated by his own family, Julian steps in strategically, not sentimentally. Together, they dismantle a live-streamed defamation campaign and uncover hidden corporate manipulation. As rivalry turns into emotional tension, Elliot begins to question every interaction between them—distance, silence, protection, and restraint. What starts as conflict slowly evolves into trust built through crisis. The turning point comes when Elliot chooses, for the first time, to bridge the distance and hold Julian’s hand—not as forgiveness, but as balance between control and emotional truth. Set against media warfare, corporate betrayal, and psychological tension, this story explores how two rivals slowly realize that staying close may be the only way to win.
The CEO Spoils His Husband
38 Episodes FreepinedramaThe CEO Spoils His Husband is a 32-episode BL urban revenge drama. Orson, an unloved outcast of the Sterling family, is forced into a same-sex marriage to the supposedly disabled heir Leander Carter, to save his mother’s life and his family’s failing business. The whole upper circle mocks this humiliating match, yet Leander has long faked his leg injury to weed out schemers, and secretly waited for someone sincere. United by shared resentment toward cruel relatives, the two team up to launch fierce commercial retaliation against Orson’s vicious stepmother, sister and jealous brother-in-law Nero. They dismantle rival enterprises, expose crimes like assault and corporate sabotage, and send all villains to justice. After countless life-threatening crises, the contractual bond blooms into genuine love. They seize full control of the Carter Group, reconcile with kind elders, rebuild a warm family and plan to adopt a child, finally gaining peaceful, happy lives of their own.
Alpha’s Runaway Mate
30 Episodes FreepinedramaCrescent wolf pack’s Alpha-in-waiting, Liam, unable to accept that his fated mate is a man named Elijah, subjects him to relentless humiliation and heartlessly casts him out. Heartbroken and burdened by the curse of being a "bringer of danger," Elijah flees into exile. However, after Elijah's departure, Liam is struck by agonizing chest pains, leading him to a realization that sparks a frantic quest to find him. During his escape, Elijah is ambushed by silver bullet hunters, and Liam throws himself in the way to take the hit for him. Enraged, Elijah awakens the power of the "Light-bringer" and repels their attackers. The two break the ice between them, complete their soul-binding, and adopt an abandoned Omega orphan named Evan. Faced with provocations from traditionalists and the lethal threat of an ancient demon wolf, Liam and Elijah fight side-by-side, using the power of their mate bond to finally crush their formidable foes. Liam is crowned King of the Wolves, abolishes the rigid hierarchy, and names Elijah as his Luna. Under the starlit sky on the mountain peak, Liam proposes, and the family of three embraces their happy ending.
BLACK ROSE COVENANT
60 Episodes FreepinedramaThree hundred years ago, young hunter Noah Hayes stormed an old church and was bitten by Lucien Blackthorne, the terrifying vampire progenitor. The mark he left—a black rose blooming beneath Noah’s skin—made Noah immortal, awakened his supernatural sight, and bound their fates together. In modern Ravenport, Noah runs Nightwalker Agency, solving bizarre cases for witches, wolves, sirens, ghosts, and other creatures hiding in the city. When Lucien returns, arrogant, possessive, and dangerously protective, Noah wants him gone. But a trail of black mist, cursed relics, and manipulated monsters forces them into an uneasy alliance. As enemies become partners and partners become lovers, Noah uncovers the truth behind his mother Elena’s death, the hunter order’s lies, and the ancient hate being harvested by the elegant villain Cassian Voss. With Lucien’s black flame, Noah’s blue fire, and a bond they choose instead of fear, they unite hunters and monsters for a final battle beneath the church where it all began.
Born with the Key Script
30 Episodes FreepinedramaAva Whitmore, a nurse seven months pregnant, is kidnapped on the eve of a family trust vote. Her captor, Claire Bennett, injects her with an untraceable drug meant to induce miscarriage. But in that moment, Ava's unborn daughter Luna awakens—and speaks to her from the womb. Luna's voice is not imagination. It is the first sign of the Lunar Mark, a genetic trait carried only by Whitmore women. Claire and her mother Diane—a disgraced hematologist fired decades ago for stealing blood—have been hunting this marker for twenty-six years. Diane doesn't just want Luna dead. She wants Luna's cord blood. Under Whitmore trust law, whoever holds the heir's blood holds a board seat and voting rights. Ava fights back not with weapons, but with paper. Every label photographed, every vent documented, every syringe barcode saved—she builds a chain of custody that Diane, who believes 'blood matters more than paper,' never sees coming. When Diane steals what she believes is Luna's cord blood and presents it to the board, the lab exposes the truth: maternal blood only. No Lunar Marker. Ava survives delivery. The trust names her legal protector. And Luna's first word after birth is 'Safe.'
Revenge of the Secret Twin
41 Episodes FreepinedramaOrphaned siblings Kaya and Aarav live under their uncle Raghav’s tyranny until Kaya’s secret twin sister Kavya goes undercover to expose his crimes and their parents’ murder.
A Son’s Fate
79 Episodes FreepinedramaChildren raised in poverty would become mature faster. At least that was what Alex Jones thought. Alex worked his way up society through hard work. This allowed him to see the cruel side of society. He didn’t want his son, Nicholas Jones, to barge into such a cruel world like a headless chicken. Therefore, he decided to give Nicholas a hard life. They lived in poverty and Nicholas was only just able to pay his tuition fees by collecting garbage. He swore that he was going to become rich. Through his hard work, he was finally able to secure his first investment. He was very nervous when meeting his investor. He became even more so after seeing who the investor was. The investor looked a little familiar to him.
Pregnant, Gone, and Back for Revenge
30 Episodes FreepinedramaEvelyn Reed was once the common-law wife of Adrian Blackwood, CEO of Blackwood Hotels, and his most trusted hotel interior designer. The villain, Vivian Stone, fabricated evidence of a leak, leading Adrian to mistakenly believe that Evelyn had betrayed the company. In a fit of rage, he publicly dismissed Evelyn. That night, at a bus station in the rain, Evelyn received her pregnancy test results and discovered she was carrying his child. Five years later, Evelyn returns to New York as the founder of Reed Studio, bringing her son Lucas with her to participate in a bid for Blackwood’s new hotel. When she finally reunites with Adrian, he notices that the little boy by her side has eyes just like his. To protect her lie, Vivian continues to fabricate DNA evidence, stage a fake pregnancy, and edit videos, attempting to push Evelyn back into the abyss once again.
At 74, I Became the Last Giant's Bride
84 Episodes FreepinedramaAt 74, I Became the Last Giant's Bride
After She Faked Her Death, the Beast Husbands Went Crazy
30 Episodes FreepinedramaConnie transmigrates into a beast-world novel as a malicious female supporting character who has been falsely accused, earning the deep hatred of three beast male leads. To save her life, she fakes her death to escape. Three years later, however, the paranoid male leads track her down and capture her. Navigating the danger step by step, Connie exposes the schemes of the "white lotus" antagonist, Ava, and clears her own name. Ultimately, she is fiercely and devotedly protected by the three male leads, inherits the beast city, and begins a sweet life of harmonious coexistence.
Sold by her father to the vampire count, yet she was the only one he favored.
52 Episodes FreepinedramaEileen sells herself to Lord Valentine to save her mother. On her wedding night, she finds her husband has no heartbeat. Truth: he is a twelve-century-old vampire. She is not his bride, but a servant offered by her family. He gives her freedom. She stays. He saves her mother. She awakens the bridal ring. When Lucien is reduced to ash, Eileen lies in his coffin and shares his immortality. “The first time, they chose for me. This time, I choose you.” They offered her to darkness. She gave it dawn.
Stealing Kisses from His Knight
31 Episodes FreepinedramaStealing Kisses from His Knight is a sweet palace BL romance set in the kingdom of Edmon. Prince Leonard, soft yet bold, meets homeless young knight Cedric at seven and brings him to the palace. They grow up side by side, hiding mutual love beneath master-servant boundaries. As the king orders Leonard to pick a noble bride, jealousy sparks between the pair when Count Philip pursues the prince relentlessly. The playful prince teases his reserved knight constantly with secret touches and stolen kisses, while Cedric buries his adoration behind rigid duty. After countless secret trysts in libraries, gardens and training grounds, Cedric confesses his love. The prince shocks everyone by choosing his knight as his dance partner at the ball. Finally, they gain royal approval and hold a sacred wedding, turning years of silent longing into eternal companionship.
My Tenant Is a Secret CEO
35 Episodes FreepinedramaFresh out of prison, Sienna Shaw rents in Prosperity Gardens, facing bullying. She gathers evidence and fights back. She meets Adrian Grant. She learns Felix Lockwood and former best friend Lianne Blanc framed her to seize the Shaw family's business and demolish the complex. Sienna teams with Adrian Grant, President of Grant Group (hiding identity), to collect evidence. She exposes their misdeeds, reclaims her family business, redevelops the complex, and finds love with Adrian Grant.
The Girl with the Golden Eyes
60 Episodes FreepinedramaWillow Warren gains 'Koi Eyes' from a koi fish, seeing the true value of all things and striking it rich. After the koi becomes a dragon, Willow gains divine antique restoration skills. She meets auction house owner Jasper Li. She builds a free museum to bring national treasures back to light, becoming a guardian of cultural relics.