The DramaNext guide
What The Dragon Returns is about
Fifteen years ago, Edward Hawthorne fought alone to protect his brothers, earning the legendary name “Ink Dragon.” After serving his sentence, he is released and urged to lead Dragon Group, the city’s top powerhouse. Seeking a quiet life with his wife and daughter, he refuses. But years of absence have left his daughter Molly Hawthorne resentful, unwilling to accept the father who missed her childhood.
The Dragon Returns is a 53-episode vertical short drama from MicroDrama, built around marriage drama and fantasy.
Is it worth watching?
Watch it for a marriage that starts on the wrong foot and has to be earned. On top of that: a world with its own rules and a lead who learns to bend them.
The whole series takes roughly 1–2 hours, so it's an easy binge.
How to watch it
Every episode is listed on this page. Tap episode 1 to start, and switch episodes from the strip under the player at any time.
