Family Intrigue Short Dramas

Found 35 short drama series tagged "Family Intrigue". Pick one below to start watching.

My Ex-Wife, My Doctor

My Ex-Wife, My Doctor

After two years of marriage to Daniel Foster, Chloe Kelly had endured constant provocations from the "old mistress." Once she saw through her husband's cold indifference, she didn't hesitate—she slapped the divorce papers on the table and walked away. Daniel scoffed at first, thinking she was just being dramatic and would come crawling back soon enough. He had no idea Chloe would return to her medical roots and quickly rise to fame as a renowned men's health specialist. As for the mistress Daniel always thought of as his "savior," Jess Wever turned out to be an academic fraud in every sense—her credentials were fake, and she'd been lying to Daniel for years. By the time Daniel came groveling back, Chloe was already making waves in the men's clinic. She picked up her acupuncture needles with a smirk. "Need a treatment too, ex?"

I Was Dead While They Cut the Cake

I Was Dead While They Cut the Cake

While I bled to death locked in a storage room, my fiancé Adrian was holding my sister's hand, comforting her. He hung up on my final call for help, leaving only a voicemail: "If anything happens to Lena, the engagement is off." My sister once said her birthday wish had always been for me to disappear. That night, her wish came true early. But my soul never left. I watched everyone gather around her, singing happy birthday. As she blew out the candles, I whispered in her ear: "Enjoy it while it lasts. This will be your last birthday."

Love Me, Hate Me

Love Me, Hate Me

Whitney is framed for the death of Julian's sister. Torn between love and hatred, Julian keeps Whitney imprisoned by his side. What Whitney doesn't know is that he's doing it to protect her. Desperate to escape, she fights with everything she has to get away—only to learn the truth when it's already too late, and by then, nothing can be undone.

She Swapped My Daughter!

She Swapped My Daughter!

On the night of the werewolf prophecy, two sisters give birth to daughters on the same day. The younger sister swaps the babies to steal the queen's throne for her own daughter. The older sister secretly swaps them back and spends 18 years patiently biding her time, plotting her revenge.

He Drowned His Pregnant Wife for Another Woman

He Drowned His Pregnant Wife for Another Woman

She once saved his life, married him with all her heart, and carried his child. But for his beloved mistress, he locked his pregnant wife in a rusted iron cage and drowned her in the icy lake. She died with their unborn baby, then returned as a ghost to watch him fall apart. He thought it was just a punishment, until he dragged her blood-soaked corpse from the lake—only to discover the cruel truth behind everything. Who really set her up?

She's Back for Vengeance

She's Back for Vengeance

"Switched at birth, Diana is brought back to her wealthy family—only to become the outcast and meet a tragic end. Reborn, she cuts all ties, exposes the fake heiress, and takes back everything. But as she teams up with Charles for revenge, his gaze grows dangerously intense, and he whispers, ""Will you give me a chance to win your heart?"" ——Welcome to Diana's Court. Let the judgment begin."

(DUBBED)A Mother's Redemption

(DUBBED)A Mother's Redemption

On her deathbed, a powerful matriarch discovers her greatest mistake—protecting the wrong woman and losing her true family. Given a second chance, Sophia wakes three years in the past, determined to shield her loyal daughter-in-law and rewrite their fate. This time, Sophia'll stop at nothing to protect the love and happiness her family deserves.

A Breath of Wind, A Fall of Sparks

A Breath of Wind, A Fall of Sparks

"Eleanor was neglected by her adoptive parents Robert and Laura in the Miller household. Their biological daughter, Chloe Miller, was hypocritical and malicious. Chloe killed Eleanor's husband, caused Eleanor's daughter Alice to have a life-threatening allergic reaction, and even arranged a car accident to kill Eleanor. After being reborn, Eleanor thwarted Chloe's schemes but was unfairly blamed. She then left the Millers with her family, found her biological father, changed her name to Eleanor Sterling, took over the Sterling Commerce Guild, and cut off all support for the Millers. Her brother Daniel discovered Eleanor's diary and learned how she had secretly helped the family and how Chloe had conspired with a maid to commit evil deeds. The Millers realized their mistakes and apologized. Chloe hired an assassin to kill Eleanor, but Robert was severely injured while saving her. At a recognition banquet, Eleanor exposed Chloe's crimes, leading to her arrest. Eleanor stated that she held no grudges against the Millers but would no longer see them, starting a new life with her biological parents and loved ones instead."

(Dubbed)Reborn: The Ultimate Father-in-Law

(Dubbed)Reborn: The Ultimate Father-in-Law

"After his murder, billionaire Caleb wakes up three years earlier—to a time when his daughter is blinded by a hypocrite, and his son-in-law Henry is treated with contempt. This time, he'll tear every lie apart, punish the traitors, and give everything to the only one who ever showed him loyalty: Henry. But when the truth is finally revealed… will Henry's heart already be gone for good? Can a second chance rewrite fate… or is some love lost forever?"

I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me 2

I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me 2

After the mysterious death of Madame Delacroix, Emily finds herself framed by her envious employers, Vivian and Dominic, who conspire to have her name removed from the will and to see her imprisoned for the crime. Detective Ramirez enters the fray, determined to uncover the truth, only to discover that Madame Delacroix died of natural causes and that Emily had nothing to do with her death. As the investigation unfolds, Dominic’s past comes back to haunt him when Detective Rodriguez begins probing into the suspicious circumstances surrounding Raphael’s disappearance, leading Dominic to go into hiding. Vindicated, Emily unexpectedly inherits Madame Delacroix’s vast wealth. Honoring a pact made with the late matriarch, she embarks on a quest to find her estranged son, Jamal. When she finally locates him, she offers him a position at the manor as a help, but Jamal initially refuses due to his pride, despite his impoverished state. He however changes his mind after hearing about the generous compensation on the table...

My Silent Farewell

My Silent Farewell

Diana is finally reunited with her wealthy biological parents after years in an orphanage, expecting a life of happiness. Instead, she discovers Wendy, their beloved fake daughter who will stop at nothing to maintain her place. Wendy's schemes reach a terrifying level when she frames Diana by pushing her fiancé's sister down the stairs, leaving her in a coma. In court, Diana's parents delete crucial footage and her brother falsely testifies, sending her to prison for five brutal years. Released and determined to cut ties, she's hardened, ready to leave them forever. But now, her family suddenly wants her back...

Secret on the Yoga Mat

Secret on the Yoga Mat

"Sophia believed her first love's lies, watched her daughter in danger and did nothing, convinced her husband George was a greedy fraud. Then the truth exploded—the man she despised was the silent force behind her success, while the one she trusted was stealing George's research and her fortune. By the time she understood, it was too late: George had moved on with the woman who always loved him, and her daughter had happily found a new mom. Left with nothing but regret, she realized some wounds never heal. ""The one you pushed away was the only one who ever held you up."

The True Heiress Strikes Back

The True Heiress Strikes Back

"Switched at birth. Framed for Clara's crime. Eleanor spent three years in prison only to return to her family celebrating Clara's birthday.​ She just smiled and began her game—out-scheming the schemer, humiliating every enemy, clawing her way to the top. Just as Clara thought she'd won, the most powerful man in Imperial City stepped forward to claim Eleanor as his. That's when Clara realized: the pushover heiress was gone. In her place stood a hunter. — Did you think I was just the real heiress you could push around? No. I came back to judge you all."

(DUBBED)His Light in the Dark

(DUBBED)His Light in the Dark

"Cecilia, a dedicated urologist, marries into the powerful Russell family to save her sick mother, becoming the wife of Aiden, Emerald City's richest man. On their wedding night, she encounters Aiden's enigmatic younger brother, Austin. Torn between Aiden's cold demeanor and Austin's gentle nature, Cecilia soon uncovers a shocking truth: Austin is actually a manifestation of Aiden's split personality, rooted in a traumatic kidnapping incident from seventeen years ago. As Cecilia digs deeper, she discovers that Aiden's uncle, Simon, was involved in the kidnapping. Together, she and Aiden confront Simon, work through Aiden's trauma, and help integrate his fractured identities. Through their journey of healing and redemption, they rekindle love, overcome their crises, and restore peace to the Russell family."

After Divorce,I Became A Space Legend

After Divorce,I Became A Space Legend

He gave up NASA for me. Three years later, I watched him receive the highest space honor on national television—with another woman by his side." It wasn’t until he disappeared that I discovered the truth: the anonymous kidney donor who saved my life was the man I’d thrown away. Three years ago, Ryan, America's most promising astronaut trainee, gave up a historic promotion to live in anonymity as a devoted husband to Vanessa. Unbeknownst to him, Vanessa, blinded by materialism, secretly pined for her wealthy childhood friend, Jackson. Heartbroken, Ryan reclaimed his identity to join a perilous national space mission. Knowing he might not return, he anonymously donated a kidney to save Vanessa. Only after his disappearance did she realize her loss.Their final encounter was at a nationally televised awards ceremony... where Ryan stood honored, with an elegant and beautiful woman by his side……

His Light in the Dark

His Light in the Dark

Andrologist Tessa Tilden marries Jordan Slate to save her mother—only to be ensnared in a web of family intrigue. On their wedding night, she encounters Simon Slate, discovering later that he is Jordan's alternate persona, born from a childhood trauma seventeen years ago. As Tessa unravels the kidnapping plot behind it all, she and Jordan join forces to expose his uncle Marcel Slate and restore both love and peace to the Slate family.

(Dubbed)My Silent Farewell

(Dubbed)My Silent Farewell

Diana is finally reunited with her wealthy biological parents after years in an orphanage, expecting a life of happiness. Instead, she discovers Wendy, their beloved fake daughter who will stop at nothing to maintain her place. Wendy's schemes reach a terrifying level when she frames Diana by pushing her fiancé's sister down the stairs, leaving her in a coma. In court, Diana's parents delete crucial footage and her brother falsely testifies, sending her to prison for five brutal years.Released and determined to cut ties, she's hardened, ready to leave them forever. But now, her family suddenly wants her back...

How to Become a Villainess

How to Become a Villainess

"In my past life, my deceitful brother Matthew drained my talents, used me as his scapegoat, and ultimately killed me. Reborn, I watch as he rises to power with my poetry. At a royal banquet, I publicly expose his fraud, reclaiming all I gave him—my talent, fame, and future. Just as I turn to leave, the Fourth Prince Alexander, my secret ally, steps forward and says, ""This time, let me protect you."""

The Day I Gave Birth, I Divorced

The Day I Gave Birth, I Divorced

She gave up everything for love. He gave her nothing but betrayal. When her powerful father arrived, three billionaires knelt to greet him. Her husband finally understood—he'd married an empire… and destroyed it. Now, with their baby gone and lies spreading online, the real war begins. Some betrayals can only be paid in blood.

(Dubbed)Echoes of a Hollow City

(Dubbed)Echoes of a Hollow City

This is a story of gratitude, betrayal, and growth set in the world of corporate intrigue and romance. Edward secretly assists Jessica in running Starlight Entertainment, elevating it over five years. Villainous Ethan creates misunderstandings, causing Jessica to repeatedly hurt Edward until he leaves. When the company faces a crisis, Edward returns to help, but whether he forgives Jessica remains a mystery.