Mini-drama

Last updated 13/02/2026

A mini-drama (or micro-drama) is a short-form video series made for mobile phones, with each episode lasting just 1-3 minutes. Full of melodrama and fast-paced plots, these addictive bite-sized shows originated in China as duanju (short plays) and often end on a cliffhanger. They are typically filmed vertically and typically run for anywhere between 20 and 100+ episodes.

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