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DRAMABOX
74 EPISODES
HD · 9:16 · 24fps
Urban · completed

Making the Cut Was Just the Beginning

In his past life, Frank Lawson missed an important interview because of his girlfriend, Joan Tucker. She, however, mercilessly humiliated him and dumped him. Upon getting a second chance at life, he enters the interview as a last-minute candidate and is hired with a record-high score. At work, he outmaneuvers a hostile supervisor and earns the trust of the new CEO, which helps him climb the corporate ladder in a flash. When Joan learns about this, she regrets what she did.

★ 7.5
Rating
74
Episodes
90s each
DramaBox
Platform
2026
Released
DramaBox
URBAN · 74 EP
Making the Cut Was Just the Beginning
★ 7.5 · completed
DramaBox · Editorial entry
№ 01Cast
1 cast members
№ 02Episodes
74 episodes total

Making the Cut Was Just the Beginning spans 74 episodes, each 90 seconds long, shot in vertical 9:16 for mobile viewing. The short episodic format compresses narrative around cliffhangers — every episode ends on a break that pulls you to the next.

Streaming exclusively on DramaBox.

№ 03Where to watch
DramaBox

Making the Cut Was Just the Beginning streams on DramaBox, a vertical micro-drama platform available on iOS and Android. Typical access: first episodes free, subsequent episodes unlocked via coins (~$0.99 / 50 coins) or monthly subscription.

№ 02Recommendations
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FAQFrequently asked questions

How many episodes does Making the Cut Was Just the Beginning have?

Making the Cut Was Just the Beginning has 74 episodes, each running approximately 90 seconds.

Where can I watch Making the Cut Was Just the Beginning online?

Making the Cut Was Just the Beginning streams on DramaBox.

Who is in the cast of Making the Cut Was Just the Beginning?

Lead cast: Xing Jia.

Is Making the Cut Was Just the Beginning free to watch?

DramaBox uses a typical freemium model: first episodes free, subsequent unlocked via coins (~$0.99 / 50 coins) or subscription.

What is Making the Cut Was Just the Beginning about?

In his past life, Frank Lawson missed an important interview because of his girlfriend, Joan Tucker. She, however, mercilessly humiliated him and dumped him. Upon getting a second chance at life, he enters the interview as a last-minute candidate and is hired with a record-high score. At work, he outmaneuvers a hostile supervisor and earns the trust of the new CEO, which helps him climb the corporate ladder in a flash. When Joan learns about this, she regrets what she did.

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