Underdog comeback Hidden identity Billionaire & CEO Family drama

The Protector

The Protector is on ShortMax. Episodes 1–8 of 99 are free.

An underdog and hidden identity drama.

VIEWS ON SHORTMAX 52.9K

99 episodes. The first 8 are free, and the paywall starts at episode 9.

Is it worth paying?

Episodes99

Free episodes1–8

Paywall startsEp 9

Pass from$9.99/week

Time to finish~2.6 h

ReleasedAugust 23, 2025

Saved by17.6K

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 13, 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

At 99 episodes it is longer than 95% of the ShortMax dramas we track (typical: 61).
8 free episodes is fewer than the typical ShortMax drama (10). That is about 8% of the story before the paywall.

What ShortMax tags it as

Unwanted Son-in-Law

Questions people ask

Where can I watch The Protector?

On ShortMax, in the app or on its website. Episodes 1–8 are free and the paywall starts at episode 9.

How many episodes does The Protector have?

99 episodes, about 1–2 minutes each.

Can I watch The Protector for free?

Episodes 1–8 are free on ShortMax. After that you need coins or a pass.

How much does it cost to finish The Protector?

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 Protector?

ShortMax has not listed one. We check its shelves every day, and as of Oct 13, 2026 there is no second part under this title.

When did The Protector come out?

ShortMax lists it as released on August 23, 2025.