About this season
In the first-ever directorial survival show, short-form drama directors compete to prove they have what it takes to capture audiences' attention.
Episodes (8)
1. Episode 1
8.0Aired 15 May 2026 • 74 min
Thirty-three directors gathered in "The Director's Arena" to engage in a brutal survival battle with 90-second short drama trailers; viewers could be eliminated if they paused the video, officially unveiling the real battlefield of the short drama world.
2. Episode 2
8.0Aired 22 May 2026 • 74 min
In the second episode, the strengthened individuality of the participating directors and the potential of the short drama market are fully revealed. Directors with diverse genres and styles, including the number one ranked short drama director, appear to engage in a fierce competition to capture both mass appeal and directorial prowess within short videos.
3. Episode 3
7.0Aired 29 May 2026 • 80 min
4. Episode 4
8.0Aired 5 June 2026 • 80 min
5. Episode 5
Aired 12 June 2026
6. Episode 6
Aired 19 June 2026
7. Episode 7
Aired 26 June 2026
8. Episode 8
Aired 3 July 2026