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Now introducing, ReelTalk Dates! Join The Quarterback Next Door’s Chris Quartuccio and Cayla Brady as they race through a shopping challenge, share a bite together, unwind with a romantic picnic, and top it all off with a swan boat ride, all in true Los Angeles style.

The CEO rushes to the airport to welcome the doctor (female lead), who’s coming to the capital to give birth. But on the plane, she runs into his son and mother. His son steals her belongings, destroys her blueprints and chips, and causes her so much stress that she goes into early labor. Meanwhile, the CEO waits at the airport, only to find her seriously injured upon arrival—while his son and mother stand by, smirking.

She was abducted by human traffickers as a child, and when she grew up, she was betrayed by a scumbag who cheated on her. She thought her life was doomed, but one day, her wealthy uncle shows up, offering her the chance to return home and inherit a fortune worth billions.

ReelTalk’s 2025 Year in Review highlights everything our vertical stars loved, learned, and lived for this year. This New Year’s special brings us together to relive the memorable moments of 2025 and set our intentions for 2026. Come celebrate and tune in!

The Emperor's daughter, Yun, was betrayed and severely injured. A poor young man, Peng, saved her. To repay him, Yun hid her identity and married Peng, giving birth to their daughter,NiuNiu. While supporting the family, Yun secretly used the Emperor's power to help Peng succeed. When Yun planned to reveal her true identity, she found Peng cheating and wanting a divorce. Peng's mother humiliated Yun and eventually drove her and Niu Niu out of the house.At a grand banquet, Yun revealed her identity, exposed Peng's betrayal, punished the traitors, and became the Empress.

The King of Hell, after being trapped in reincarnation for 3,000 years, leaves the underworld in chaos, with ghost officials in deep slumber. In his final reincarnation, he lives as a struggling food delivery man, burdened by poverty and his mother's illness. Following a fatal heart attack caused by a malicious customer, he is taken back to the underworld by ghost messengers, where he regains his memories and powers as the King of Hell. Restored to his throne, he returns to the mortal realm, saves his mother, and astonishes everyone with his supernatural abilities. At an auction, he reclaims a lost artifact and subdues a demon. During the Yin-Yang Summit, he defeats powerful sect leaders, reopens the underworld, and restores balance between the realms, ultimately becoming the guardian of both the human and spiritual worlds.

The billionaire married the daughter of his father's killer not out of love, but to torment her. Even when she fell terminally ill, he showed no mercy...

On her first day of work, the CEO's wife is mistaken for someone else, prompting her to play dumb. Her cover remains intact until the nation's wealthiest man arrives to search for his relative, inadvertently revealing her secret identity...

Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of those steamy on-screen moments? Especially in the world of vertical dramas? Renowned intimacy coordinator Olivia Ku joins ReelShort star Tess Dinerstein, known for her bold performances in Surrender to My Professor and How to Tame a Silver Fox, for a candid conversation about the art and logistics of choreographing intimacy. Tess opens up about what empowers her in these daring roles, how she protects her boundaries, and what it takes to bring your favorite romance stories to life. All with safety, trust, and consent.

General Astrid Sinclair gave up her sword to save her husband, Chasel Grayson. Three years later, she returns with the cure—only to find him wed to another woman, Roxy Durant. Stripped of her title and dignity, Astrid walks away. But when the new emperor Asher Bellamy reveals his long-hidden devotion, her journey from abandoned wife to sovereign empress becomes a reckoning none of her betrayers will survive.

8 years ago, Hailey signed a contract to repay Mrs. Parker's favor. She stood by Colin Parker through his lowest moments and helped him heal from the heartbreak of his first love leaving. She was willing to do anything for him. But all she got in return was his indifference and a half-hearted promise to "try to love her." Then, one text from his first love saying she was back made those 5 years feel meaningless. When the contract was up, Hailey left the divorce agreement behind and walked away without hesitation. After all, a man who would never love her was not worth keeping.