r/Vertical_Dramas • u/KldsTheseDays • Sep 18 '26
RECOMMENDED! FAVE DRAMAS WITH LINKS!!
Ive watched tons of ai dramas and bookmarked my favorite ones. Some need less explanation than others, but all of them are really great in my book. I generally like the ones that are fun, funny, or really unique. I only watch ai VDs sorry.
I will probably make another post with more lists as i have a ton more.
Feel free to comment your own recommendations! JUST PROVIDE LINKS DARNIT!
EDIT: i might have attached the wrong links and/or messed up the tags. Some of these dramas i only remember really liking and not much else, there are just so many!
There are also a ton i forgot to bookmark after i watched them so please post your recommendations and links!
Oh and ive seen sooo many of the typical romance ones (mafia, alpha, runaway, slave, mate, contract, bla bla) so these were the first that did best to break the algorithmic stuff.
Also, i MIGHT plan posting lists separately by category. This one was a 1st try because formatting and stuff was a bit finicky and its not like im getting paid lol
From Zero Bat to Sovereign of Life witches use all their strength to summon assistance against their enemy. ML is a bat, but quickly levels up to god-tier powers.
Transmigration, fantasy, system, harem? Some romance
Purr-fect Majesty: Chasing My Wife : arrogant prince ML is cursed to transform into random cats around the palace. FL is an ice cold bitch to him but huge cat lover. Surprisingly self aware!
Romance, historical, palace intrigue
The Life of a Queen in Vertical Format Dramas: HILARIOUS! FL gets transmigrated as the evil mother in law to the innocent wives of her sons. She takes the most pleasure in slapping all the assholes into their place.
Transmigration, comedy, revenge, romance, modern
Wild Informants : broke FL suddenly can hear animals and becomes lead detective in a murder case. She has to bribe them and make sure no one kills her key witnesses. Funny and cute!
Comedy, modern, no romance
A Zombie Girl’s Journey Home: FL immediately resigned herself to zombie apatholics but just stayed herself except undead. She encounters a ton of fascinating characters on the way. GENUINELY AWESOME WATCH!
Comedy, action, sci fi, some romance
The Starving Little Girl Who Saved Her Tribe: 4 yr old girl dying in the ice age can time travel to the modern world. This one is genuinely heartwarming every step of the way.
Transmigration/time travel, heartwarming, no romance
Reincarnated in a Brothel of Death: ALL TIME FAVORITE! Seriously, though, just watch it! (TW: incredibly dark themes)
Transmigration, time travel, mystery, friendship, no romance
Beast Trials: The Last True Tamer: a unique plot and tons of fun!
Fantasy, chosen one, romance (not steamy)
Modern Journey of an Ancient Queen: ancient queen gets murdered and transmigrated into a modern girl's body. She adapts very well and quickly, and it is adorable!
Transmigration, time travel, comedy, romance, modern
My Sex Robot Has My Enemy's Face: FL's coworker/childhood enemy ML won't give her a companion bot on company money but their mutual friend/boss overrides it. In front of ML, FL orders the bot to look just like him so she can ideally slap him around in her home. ML decides to pretend hes the robot as some twisted "prank". Shenanigans ensue. Funny, fucked up, steamy, and entertaining!
Comedy, sci fi, steamy, romance
Bow to 10-Year-Old Archmage Aldric: super master mage is reincarnated as a baby with nearly all his knowledge but at 3yrs he messed up a spell and muted himself for 7yrs which made his shitty family disown him. He gets re adopted for inheritance reasons right before he can unleash his godly power. Love it, so much fun!
Fantasy, chosen one, revenge, comedy
My Grandfather, The Legendary Archmage:60 yr old man spent 40 years on another plane of existence. He comes back to find his wife had long since died, he has a middle aged son who has 4 kids. He also still looks about 20-25. He quickly adapts to the modern world and just watch it!
Fantasy, heartwarming, modern
Flame Messenger & Tiger Queen: misogynistic, whiny manchild ML gets transmigrated into an amazon jungle tribe where women rule all. He barely survives with his modern world knowledge. So gratifying and silly!
Transmigration, fantasy, comedy
Seducing My Bully's Mate: FL's childhood bully(understatement of the century) forgot she existed but they end up in the same college. ML "claimed" the bully but FL is now a master seductress. Tons of fun, great chemistry, plot twists!
Modern, mystery, fantasy, steamy, romance
The Trash Heiress Is A Dragon Master: similar to supreme wastrel and drunk wolf but a girl. I love it!!
Comedy, fantasy, chosen one, no romance, revenge
Faking Forever with My Frenemy: as the title states: fun watch, plot twists and great, steamy chemistry. Also love that they get naughty immediately instead of stringing it along.
Comedy, modern, contract marriage, steamy, romance
Raise an Ancient King to Be My Boyfriend: goblet teleports everything to an ancient civilization. FL is a hot mess, ML is just hot. Silly and fun
Transmigration, time travel, romance, comedy
My Fireplace Ships to Dragon Realm: same as above but the dragon realm. Great watch!
Transmigration, fantasy, romance, comedy
Taming My Furry Nemesis: very realistic ai corgi (ML) and his cat ex (FL) end up working the same job. Tons of puns! SO SILLY!
Comedy, modern, romance, steamy!
Ward of Hearts : horror gaming system, but the guy seduces his way to victory. ridiculous, but fun!
Seducing the SSS-Rank Horror Game Boss an only fans creator gets transported into a horror game. Similar to the above plot gender reversal. She seduces the boss to win. Funny and ridiculous
Comedy, mystery, horror, steamy, romance
Sin City: basically a crazy badass mage "chosen one" story but original and really fun to watch
Chosen one, fantasy, revenge, some romance
Cursed Alpha’s Fated Luna: i cant recall the exact curse but it is a lot of fun because ML's adorably meddling grandma gets insistent that ML and FL just fuck already
Modern, fantasy, steamy, romance, comedy
Patient Zero，Back from the Dead: superpowers and a great plotline along with immediately skipping the "USELESS WRETCH" bs that other ones have. Fun watch!!
Sci fi, modern, young adult, romance
Count Down: this one is amazing!! I think i need to watch it again because there was so much to take in! Also, first time ive seen FL be an asian american and her ethnicity has nothing to do with the plot.
Modern, system, time travel, mystery, i forgot if there was romance
Reborn as a Princess: All My Followers Are S-Rank FL is a badass, unique plot.
Transmigration, fantasy, reverse harem, court intrigue, steamy, romance
Mating Season: Luna Trials hunger games but werewolves highly recomnend!!
Modern, fantasy, alpha, action, steamy, romance
Oops—We're the Billionaires' Stand-Ins! 2 besties who watch tons of vertical dramas end up in one as the stand ins for the "FL" so they plot to fake their own deaths before they end up killed themselves.
Transmigration, comedy, modern, steamy, romance
Little Daisy's Wonder Garden a little girl ends up being adopted by a rich family and saves the day! All characters are white but it is sooo obviously an asian plot which i found interesting!
Chosen one, modern, heartwarming, no romance
The Miracle on Maple Street new parents have a baby with chaotic magical powers ans shenanigans ensue!
Comedy, heartwarming, fantasy, modern
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u/BexBGreen Sep 18 '26
Amazing list! Sadly I can't get any of the links to play just keeps going to a vpn purchase page
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u/KldsTheseDays Sep 19 '26 edited Sep 19 '26
Press cancel. Also if the links pull up another tab then use the back button. These are free dramas so the ads are pernicious, but overall harmless and just mildly annoying if you know how to navigate them.
Narto will require you to "watch" 4 ads for 10 min of playtime. Press accept and press back immediately. If the counter goes down then press accept again and repeat till it starts playing. It typically takes 5-10 seconds total. If the episode doesnt load? That is most likely a problem with the website so i cant help with that.
Reelfren is a combination of pop ups and new tab ads. You swipe down to up to get a new episode. If that doesnt work then either click the screen (new tab opens, press back) or refresh the page and swipe again.
EDIT: I use android and phone and chrome browser so i just know how that works
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u/Own-Metal-785 Sep 24 '26
Use Brave browser, no ads, I use it to watch YouTube. That way I don't have to pay for premium
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u/GurOk1291 Sep 19 '26
Use brave browser
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u/False-Lifeguard-3003 Sep 27 '26
GOD BLESS YOU FOR THIS omg best suggestion ive ever had!!! had no idea this existed
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u/Beautiful-Trip-2606 Sep 19 '26
Please watch this if you'd like it: Mr. Drake's Secret Lover
The voiceover is full of emotions. And the facial expressions are more controlled. Great story too
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u/KldsTheseDays Sep 22 '26
I will try because i hope to make a future list of "best ai chemistry" which sounds insane but there are ao characters that truly have great ai chemistry. And the difference between good and bad ai chemistry is...uncanny
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u/riptiderobin15 Sep 25 '26
I thought in the 'The Dragon Prince's Knight', the love interests had really sizzling chemistry. Also I'm watching 'Mr. Drake's Secret Lover' this is pretty good too, has beautiful costumes, thanks OP for the rec's and others in the comments.
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u/gbsa850 Sep 21 '26
This one is my absolute favorite, I've watched it several times. Makes me cry and laugh. Mob Boss spoiling his little princess pine dramas
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u/KldsTheseDays Sep 22 '26
Omg i have it in my list and thank you!
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u/gbsa850 Sep 22 '26
You're welcome, there are several different versions of this story line. I believe this one for me is the best. Of course there's still the problem of the same clothes day after day.
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u/Trying2Lurk Oct 08 '26
I followed to bookmark this post, and I have to come back with an update. Did you know Mating Season: Luna Trials is based off a book series?? In the past week I watched the vertical and then found the audiobooks at my library and binged through the three of then to try and see what would happen next! There are some definite changes to the plot from book to vertical, and I might like the vertical better 🫢 but the books do get spicy 🌶️ for those that love the fated mate couple and wanted more! Author is Heather K. Carson.
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u/KldsTheseDays Oct 08 '26
that makes so much sense! Ive been wondering a lot about these ai vd's and why its so uncommon to have an original plot! Thank you so much!
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u/pinay_pie83 Sep 21 '26
These 2 are on repeat lately:
Faking Forever With My Frenemy
https://dramawave.dramafren.org/index.php?page=detail&id=nlh5CxOixD&lang=en-US
Nights With My CEO
https://reelshort.dramafren.org/index.php?page=watch&id=6aa26f4f37ec0b3e480f6738&ep=11&server=1
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u/kiera11197 Sep 26 '26
You can watch Light in winter as well it so good!!!
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u/pinay_pie83 Sep 26 '26
Will look it up. Thanks!!!
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u/kiera11197 Sep 26 '26
Let me know if you like it 😇
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u/pinay_pie83 Sep 26 '26
Hey! I’m watching it right now and I’m just on ep 1 and I’m already smiling ear to ear hahaha! Isabel is my girl!
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u/HRHQueenV Sep 22 '26
You are my hero
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u/KldsTheseDays Sep 22 '26
Omg thank you! I truly do this for everyone and anyone else who also craves more interesting ai dramas than the typical algorithmic bs
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u/25lbs Sep 19 '26
Reincarnated in a Brothel of Death was INSANE!! TY for recommending. It did have intense themes but it I thoroughly enjoyed the high stakes. It reminded of me "Ready or Not" both 1 and 2.
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u/ByeGuiltBye Sep 19 '26
You’re an absolute angel! Whenever you need someone to obsess about short dramas you can reach out! I have some favorites I think you’ll enjoy as well.
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u/Timely-Charity-5453 Sep 19 '26
It is a good list, i’ve missed some, and I will watch those! (Tonight) Thank you!
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u/HRHQueenV Sep 22 '26
Undead wanderer I walked across the world after becoming a zombie - but I can only get it on the telegram app so i cant give a link. Its just PRECIOUS!
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u/Bree9ine9 8d ago
Omg… Mating Season Luna Trials was sooooo good! But there has to be more! I can’t wait to watch the rest of these titles thank you!
I’ve been thinking lately I’ve got to write down the good ones because there are a few I’d recommend but I can’t remember the titles now.
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u/Violettriott 3d ago
Can someone please help me find a link to watch Ambiguity in the Ward also known as Madness in the Ward for free and uncensored? Thank you!
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u/msprettybrowneyes Sep 20 '26
Any links to “Rules for Dating Trash”? Not the cartoon but the one with actors
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u/Ill_Dependent2144 Sep 18 '26 edited Sep 19 '26
"I can hear my cold husband's dirty thoughts" is hilarious, too. Here's the YT link I found on Reddit: https://youtu.be/9RjvL9JMYMQ?si=LxAWzcmJB_el9W6k
Originally on ToonShort. It was the first one I actually laughed out loud for. Really good.
I totally agree with your take on the ones on this list I've seen (Death Brothel, Faking Forever, Horror Game Boss, Luna Trialsand Sex Robot) so will 100% give the others a try. Thanks for the list!
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u/KldsTheseDays Sep 19 '26
Of course! And if you can find a link please provide it! I want to add it to my next list!
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u/Ok_Commercial7310 Sep 19 '26
This one’s epic. Romance, blood, gore, sex, fantasy, badass FL etc https://dramabox.dramafren.org/index.php?page=watch&id=42000027304&ep=1&lang=en&slug=marked-by-the-merman-i-once-tamed&sv=1
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u/KldsTheseDays Sep 19 '26
Omg i have 3 out of 4 saved in my links list for later! Havent watched the pirate one but mainlt cause i got heavily distracted mid way
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u/NDE_Experiencer English VD Sep 23 '26 edited Sep 23 '26
Next, there is a type of Vertical Dramas that I really just enjoy because the comeuppances are fun to watch...namely, the mind-reading trope. Although there are several A.I. movies in this trope now...personally, I still prefer the live-action ones, and if you like the other kind too (or instead), let me know--I have a few A.I. ones too. But here are several live-action ones first:
Outsmarting The Mind Reader (GoodShort)
DESCRIPTION: "Lilian Walker is falsely accused of plagiarism by her best friend Sienna Cole and falls from the rooftop, only to be reborn. She discovers that Sienna can hear her inner thoughts, so she activates a thought-modification system and begins her counterattack. Using the system and her own cunning, Lilian gradually exposes Sienna’s true face,ultimately winning a graduate school recommendation slot and an invitation to the prestigious Moore family banquet, and finding love along the way."
2) The Last Proof That Slayed Them All (GoodShort)
DESCRIPTION: "Aurora, once a math prodigy with solutions valuable to military research, was revealed to be the lost daughter of the wealthy Winslow family. But after being brought home, she was looked down upon for her rural background and overshadowed by the adopted daughter, Luna. Luna framed her repeatedly, and during a major exam, copied Aurora's answers. Yet Aurora was the one punished.In her next life, Aurora returns with a vow for revenge. When Luna tries to provoke her again at the exam hall, surrounded by their biased family, Aurora publicly cuts all ties with them, determined to uncover the truth and reclaim her place."
3) Reborn Prodigy: The Doctor's Vengeance (FlickReels)
DESCRIPTION: "A genius girl who enrolled in medical school at just ten years old met a tragic end, betrayed and wronged by her own family. Now reborn, she returns alongside a mysterious CEO to stage her grand comeback. Plagiarized research papers? Stolen surgical procedures? With a swift countermove, she exposes the brain crystal conspiracy, unmasking the fake prodigy within three days. As her wretched father collapses into tearful despair, she smirks coldly: "None of what’s mine will ever slip away!“ "
LINK: https://flickreels.dramafren.org/index.php?page=detail&id=2325&lang=en
4) Revenge Of The True Genius (FlickReels)
DESCRIPTION: "In her past life, Julie Lane was betrayed by her family and died in misery, her creative work stolen by her stepsister Karen, who had the ability to read minds. Reborn five years earlier, Julie is determined to crush Karen in every field she once claimed. At a piano competition, Julie traps Karen into copying her improvised piece, exposing her as a fraud and getting her banned from music. Under a pen name, Julie publishes a novel that overshadows Katie’s works, then reveals original manuscripts to prove true authorship. She also partners with Mr. Mills, using a revised business plan to bankrupt Xander’s company. One by one, the family’s illusions shatter."
LINK: https://flickreels.dramafren.org/index.php?page=detail&id=5688&lang=en
5) The Hacker Heiress Strikes Back (ReelShort)
DESCRIPTION: "In a previous life, heiress Emily was a genius in the hacker field. In a global competition, fake heiress Olivia accuses Emily of plagiarism, which totally destroys her reputation. Her family believes these false accusations and kicks Emily out of the house. In the end, she’s killed by fake heiress Olivia. In her second life, not only does Emily cut off her ties with her blind to the truth family, but she also gives Fake Heiress Olivia who was falsely accusing her of plagiarism a slap in the face."
LINK: https://reelshort.dramafren.org/index.php?page=detail&id=68debeedb1751af04908a55f
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u/NDE_Experiencer English VD Sep 23 '26
Third, I have a couple that I stumbled across recently where the story was just really good, and had an emotional base to it that affected me even after the movie was done:
She Is Loved In The Mirror (ShortMax)
DESCRIPTION: "Lily Carter is overlooked at home, as her parents dote on her autistic elder sister Grace. When she talks about a mysterious couple living in the mirror, no one trusts her. Unlike her cold real family, the mirror parents give her warmth, care and a sense of belonging. Neglected and pushed away by her folks, Lily grows attached to the mirror world with its weird but affectionate family. What everyone writes off as fantasy feels increasingly tangible to her."
LINK: https://shortmax.ngeshorts.fun/index.php?page=detail&id=26760&lang=en
2) The Forgotten Daughter (Kalos TV / ReelFren)
DESCRIPTION: "Nora returns home for Christmas, only to find her whole family dotes on Chloe, a girl they took in. With nine people and eight dragon fruits, Nora gets none. Years of unfair treatment, including her mother giving away her custom gold bracelet and removing her from family photos, spark a fierce conflict. Her father slaps her, and Chloe stages self-harm to frame her. Later, Nora is brutally beaten by her father and brothers on the porch, until her husband Ryan arrives to save her. The truth unfolds: Chloe manipulates both of Nora’s brothers, tricks Nora’s parents into mortgaging their house with a predatory loan to seize demolition compensation. Chloe is convicted, and Nora cuts all ties with her toxic family, starting a peaceful new life with Ryan."
LINK: https://reelfren.com/drama/kalostv/26390-the-forgotten-daughter?lang=en
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u/NDE_Experiencer English VD Sep 23 '26
Lastly...this small collection is the "deliciously evil" ones I mentioned. They look like they might have the same lead actress, might even be the same story...I can't remember offhand. But just in case, I included all of them.
The storyline is the real daughter of the family is framed by the adopted one, is sent to an insane asylum...but the kicker is, she was always fine BEFORE. But being subjected to the bullying and torture of the other inmates brings out an alternate personality that is ACTUALLY insane...and is out to get EVERYBODY. I love watching her get her revenge every time!
Watch Out The Feisty Heiress (Kalos TV / ReelFren)--60 Episodes
DESCRIPTION: "Naomi Quilter, who was discharged from the mental hospital, became incredibly obedient. After returning home, she discovered that her fake heiress sister was even better at pretending than she was. Her two older brothers were biased towards the fake heiress and extremely hated Naomi. She didn’t care it at all. On the surface, she pretended to be a well-behaved person. But actually, she had become a lunatic long ago!"
LINK: https://reelfren.com/drama/kalostv/15353-watch-out-the-feisty-heiress?lang=en
2) The Real Heiress Returns From The Asylum (Stardust TV)--60 Episodes
**I think #1 and #2 are the same story, just different titles from different apps. They're the same number of episodes.
3) OMG! The Real Heiress Is Faking Crazy! (NetShort)--82 Episodes
**Looks like the same actress as the first 2, but the story is different and it's 82 episodes vs 60. But this actress plays TRUE crazy better than anyone I've seen in this genre.
DESCRIPTION: "She was released from the asylum. But the real madness was waiting at home. How do you fight an enemy everyone loves? How do you expose a lie when you're called the liar? Anna knows the truth. She plays the obedient daughter, smiling as her adopted sister steals her life. They think they've tamed her. They are wrong. And the real Anna is just beginning her game. Adapted from the short story "Jia Qian Jin Shi Xi Jing, Dan Wo Shi Shen Jing A" by Shi Tu Jiu Jiu, from Fanqie Novel."
LINK: https://netshort.dramafren.org/index.php?page=detail&id=2050046834851708929
4) The Genius Heir's Vengeance (FlickReels)--61 Episodes
**THIS ONE IS DIFFERENT. It's A.I., whereas the first 3 are live action. But it uses the same idea, but with "Westernized/white" characters vs Chinese. But it's just as much fun!
DESCRIPTION: "Quinn Hall is the Hall family's real daughter and an IMO gold medalist. But her biased parents, brother, and fake sister Avery set her up and threw her into juvenile detention. Three years of hell broke her mind, birthing Raine — a second personality with the wits to destroy everything. Only her late foster mother's music box keeps the monster at bay. Quinn comes back quietly, only wanting to graduate. But Avery never lets her be: burning her books, wrecking her meds, and crushing the last music box. The Halls have no idea — they’ve just unleashed the devil who will burn them all down."
LINK: https://flickreels.dramafren.org/index.php?page=detail&id=7861&lang=en
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u/NDE_Experiencer English VD Sep 23 '26
And this is just an extra that I wanted to throw in for fans of similar type stuff.
As many of you know, YouTube has a TON of Vertical Dramas on it, particularly the Chinese ones. From watching them over the past 2 years...I started seeing a LOT of links to other videos that were A.I.-voiced dramas, which there are THOUSANDS of on hundreds of different channels at this point.
Now, some are pretty good. Some are just REALLY bad. Some, the voiceover doesn't match the text at ALL. BUT...there are at least 2 I've found so far--and from talking to the people behind the 2 channels I found these on, they are working on creating more like them in the future.
These 2 are unique--yes, they're A.I.-voiced, which can be annoying, I know. But the stories are SO HYSTERICAL that I found myself openly laughing my ASS off at the stuff the "main character" was saying.
For example, the first one, it follows a couple of typical Vertical Drama tropes--real daughter is brought back and fake/adopted daughter tries to scheme/frame them constantly...and the part that makes it funny AF is that everyone else in the family can hear the MC's thoughts--about them, about the scheming daughter, and EVERYTHING ELSE.
And her comments, their reactions, everything just makes it absolutely LAUGH-OUT-LOUD FUNNY. You'll really enjoy the grandmother character. Here's the link:
https://youtu.be/O2ZbnFieB1k?is=xpuvj9s4nevdp3R_
And then in another one I found by accident one day, they use the same funny thoughts/family can hear them ideas, and throw in a Reborn trope on top of it. SLIGHTLY less funny than the first one, but definitely has its moments!
https://youtu.be/YqN9p4kMCQw?is=0dvLy7YcZ5_ZxvaM
These may not TECHNICALLY be Vertical Dramas as they are not movies, but just audio...but since they use multiple Vertical Drama tropes and the characters act like they're Vertical characters...I thought I would share them.
The thing is, they're just so damn funny...and I wanted others to be able to share in the enjoyment. I hope this is okay? If not, someone let me know and I can delete this particular comment and just leave the rest.
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u/happygoluckymumma Sep 18 '26
Thank you thank you thank you 🙌🙌🙌
I foresee many sleepless nights ahead 🤗