The Mermaid's Tear
- Latest rank
- №8
- Source
- Owl & Co's Vertical Index (Oct. 19-25); Updated Oct. 26
- Week of
- 2026-10-19
- Views
- 13,600,000
Saved as a child by fisherman Henry, mermaid Freya repays him by marrying his grandson Anderson for three years, secretly aiding him with magic. He scorns her and believes his ex Chloe's lies. At Contract Expiry, she signs the divorce. Henry's flash drive reveals the truth, and Anderson begs her back. At the Admiralty Circle induction ceremony, Freya is revealed as the Sea Goddess. Exposed, Chloe strikes with a dagger and Anderson takes the blow. Freya heals him, but will she love him again?
In the Owl & Co Vertical Index Top 10 (via The Hollywood Reporter)
| Week | Rank | Views this week | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 → 2026-10-25 | №8 | 13,600,000 | ReelShort |
Source: Owl & Co Vertical Index, via The Hollywood Reporter — week of October 19, 2026 to October 25, 2026, updated October 26, 2026.
Views during the week, across all paid platforms (chart intro: “Most-watched verticals across all paid platforms.”). Not comparable with the lifetime reads of the ReelShort chart.
The Mermaid's Tear spans 55 episodes, 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 ReelShort.
The Mermaid's Tear streams on ReelShort, a vertical micro-drama platform available on iOS and Android.
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ReelShort How many episodes does The Mermaid's Tear have?
The Mermaid's Tear has 55 episodes.
Where can I watch The Mermaid's Tear online?
The Mermaid's Tear streams on ReelShort.
What is The Mermaid's Tear about?
Saved as a child by fisherman Henry, mermaid Freya repays him by marrying his grandson Anderson for three years, secretly aiding him with magic. He scorns her and believes his ex Chloe's lies. At Contract Expiry, she signs the divorce. Henry's flash drive reveals the truth, and Anderson begs her back. At the Admiralty Circle induction ceremony, Freya is revealed as the Sea Goddess. Exposed, Chloe strikes with a dagger and Anderson takes the blow. Freya heals him, but will she love him again?
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