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

The Restart: From Ashes to Ambition

Upon waking, Jake Evian, once the richest man on earth, finds himself back in 1995—the day his life began to crumble under the weight of debt. Surrounded by a shabby environment and the disappointment in his wife’s and daughter’s eyes, Jake vows to rewrite their future and give them the happiness they deserve.

★ 8.2
Rating
97
Episodes
90s each
DramaBox
Platform
2024
Released
DramaBox
URBAN · 97 EP
The Restart: From Ashes to Ambition
★ 8.2 · completed
DramaBox · Editorial entry
№ 01Cast
1 cast members
№ 02Episodes
97 episodes total

The Restart: From Ashes to Ambition spans 97 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

The Restart: From Ashes to Ambition 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 The Restart: From Ashes to Ambition have?

The Restart: From Ashes to Ambition has 97 episodes, each running approximately 90 seconds.

Where can I watch The Restart: From Ashes to Ambition online?

The Restart: From Ashes to Ambition streams on DramaBox.

Who is in the cast of The Restart: From Ashes to Ambition?

Lead cast: Wanjing Ren.

Is The Restart: From Ashes to Ambition free to watch?

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

What is The Restart: From Ashes to Ambition about?

Upon waking, Jake Evian, once the richest man on earth, finds himself back in 1995—the day his life began to crumble under the weight of debt. Surrounded by a shabby environment and the disappointment in his wife’s and daughter’s eyes, Jake vows to rewrite their future and give them the happiness they deserve.

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