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

When the Puppet Cuts the Strings

As the son of the richest man on Earth, Alfred Roger has everything—except the love of his first crush, Haley Peck. He fulfills her every wish, lavishing her with over $1 million a month, obediently granting every request. But when Alfred’s life is threatened by a serious illness, he only asks for $100,000 to cover treatment costs—and is met with cruel rejection.

90
Episodes
90s each
DramaBox
Platform
2025
Released
DramaBox
URBAN · 90 EP
When the Puppet Cuts the Strings
DramaBox · Editorial entry
№ 01Cast
2 cast members
№ 02Episodes
90 episodes total

When the Puppet Cuts the Strings spans 90 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

When the Puppet Cuts the Strings 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 When the Puppet Cuts the Strings have?

When the Puppet Cuts the Strings has 90 episodes, each running approximately 90 seconds.

Where can I watch When the Puppet Cuts the Strings online?

When the Puppet Cuts the Strings streams on DramaBox.

Who is in the cast of When the Puppet Cuts the Strings?

Lead cast: Peng Wang, Qingying Cao.

Is When the Puppet Cuts the Strings free to watch?

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

What is When the Puppet Cuts the Strings about?

As the son of the richest man on Earth, Alfred Roger has everything—except the love of his first crush, Haley Peck. He fulfills her every wish, lavishing her with over $1 million a month, obediently granting every request. But when Alfred’s life is threatened by a serious illness, he only asks for $100,000 to cover treatment costs—and is met with cruel rejection.

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