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The Stepmother, the Patriarch's Wife, and Their Worst Nightmare

The Stepmother, the Patriarch's Wife, and Their Worst Nightmare is on ShortMax. Episodes 1–7 of 25 are free.

A royalty and contract marriage drama.

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25 episodes. The first 7 are free, and the paywall starts at episode 8.

Is it worth paying?

Episodes25

Free episodes1–7

Paywall startsEp 8

Pass from$9.99/week

Time to finish~0.7 h

ReleasedSeptember 24, 2026

Saved by77.2K

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 17, 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 25 episodes it is on the short side for ShortMax (typical: 61).
7 free episodes is fewer than the typical ShortMax drama (10). That is about 28% of the story before the paywall.

What ShortMax tags it as

Contract Marriage Fantasy Reversal of Fortune Family Elite Families Tit for Tat Fictional Dynasty

Questions people ask

Where can I watch The Stepmother, the Patriarch's Wife, and Their Worst Nightmare?

On ShortMax, in the app or on its website. Episodes 1–7 are free and the paywall starts at episode 8.

How many episodes does The Stepmother, the Patriarch's Wife, and Their Worst Nightmare have?

25 episodes, about 1–2 minutes each.

Can I watch The Stepmother, the Patriarch's Wife, and Their Worst Nightmare for free?

Episodes 1–7 are free on ShortMax. After that you need coins or a pass.

How much does it cost to finish The Stepmother, the Patriarch's Wife, and Their Worst Nightmare?

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 Stepmother, the Patriarch's Wife, and Their Worst Nightmare?

ShortMax has not listed one. We check its shelves every day, and as of Oct 17, 2026 there is no second part under this title.

When did The Stepmother, the Patriarch's Wife, and Their Worst Nightmare come out?

ShortMax lists it as released on September 24, 2026.