Royalty & palace intrigue Fantasy Forbidden love Strong female lead Forced Marriage

The Demon Queen's Reluctant Groom

The Demon Queen's Reluctant Groom is on ShortMax. Episodes 1–1 of 22 are free.

A royalty and fantasy drama.

VIEWS ON SHORTMAX 289K By views it is the 59th most-watched of the 1,071 ShortMax dramas we track.

22 episodes. The first 1 are free, and the paywall starts at episode 2.

Is it worth paying?

Episodes22

Free episodes1–1

Paywall startsEp 2

Pass from$9.99/week

Time to finish~0.6 h

ReleasedAugust 13, 2026

Saved by96.4K

ShortMax doesn't publish a price per episode, so we can't total it. Check the unlock button in the app before you pay, and compare it with the weekly pass.

Episode data checked Oct 16, 2026 on ShortMax. Prices: ShortMax publishes no price per episode. Its US App Store listing shows one-time purchases from $3.49 to $24.99 and a Weekly Pass Pro at $9.99 and at $19.99; it does not say how many coins each purchase gives or what an episode costs. Source.

How it compares

By views it is the 59th most-watched of the 1,071 ShortMax dramas we track.
Among the 59 forbidden love dramas on ShortMax, it is the most watched.
At 22 episodes it is on the short side for ShortMax (typical: 61).
1 free episode is fewer than the typical ShortMax drama (10). That is about 5% of the story before the paywall.

What ShortMax tags it as

Fantasy Fictional Dynasty

Questions people ask

Where can I watch The Demon Queen's Reluctant Groom?

On ShortMax, in the app or on its website. Episodes 1–1 are free and the paywall starts at episode 2.

How many episodes does The Demon Queen's Reluctant Groom have?

22 episodes, about 1–2 minutes each.

Can I watch The Demon Queen's Reluctant Groom for free?

Episodes 1–1 are free on ShortMax. After that you need coins or a pass.

How much does it cost to finish The Demon Queen's Reluctant Groom?

ShortMax does not publish its price per episode, so we cannot add it up. Its US App Store listing shows weekly subscriptions from $9.99 a week; the price you are offered is on the payment screen in the app.

Is there a season 2 or part 2 of The Demon Queen's Reluctant Groom?

ShortMax has not listed one. We check its shelves every day, and as of Oct 16, 2026 there is no second part under this title.

When did The Demon Queen's Reluctant Groom come out?

ShortMax lists it as released on August 13, 2026.