The National Core
The National Core is on ShortMax. Episodes 1–10 of 66 are free.
A betrayal and sci-fi drama.
Is it worth paying?
Episode data checked Oct 22, 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
- 66 episodes is about average for ShortMax (typical: 61).
- 10 free episodes is the same as the typical ShortMax drama (10). That is about 15% of the story before the paywall.
What ShortMax tags it as
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Questions people ask
Where can I watch The National Core?
On ShortMax, in the app or on its website. Episodes 1–10 are free and the paywall starts at episode 11.
How many episodes does The National Core have?
66 episodes, about 1–2 minutes each.
Can I watch The National Core for free?
Episodes 1–10 are free on ShortMax. After that you need coins or a pass.
How much does it cost to finish The National Core?
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 National Core?
ShortMax has not listed one. We check its shelves every day, and as of Oct 22, 2026 there is no second part under this title.
When did The National Core come out?
ShortMax lists it as released on January 30, 2026.
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