DramaFeedPuppet No More: Cut the Strings, Own the Throne
Synopsis
Ryker Nelson, an elite special forces operative, suddenly transmigrates into the body of a puppet emperor in Dhalco. Surrounded by a power-hungry empress dowager, an ambitious prince regent, and a corrupt court, he refuses to remain powerless. Using modern knowledge and combat skills, he dismantles anyone who stands in his way, rising to become a commanding emperor who rules the empire.
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CAST
Gao Guangze
Xiao Muhan
Lu Guandong
Leng Haiming
Wang Jiahe
Yao Yitai
Zhang Haifeng
Xu Ziyu
Tu Rui
Huang Sipo
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Ratings & Reviews
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You Are My Antidote
soggywaffle22
Episode 1 might make you go "what IS this lunatic" and bail. He's my favorite short-drama actor and even I hesitated. Please stay with it!! The acting is unreal, the way his eyes go, the way he smiles, each one gets me >_<
Details
Where to watchDramaBox
GenresTime Travel
TypeLive-action
Release dateMay 6, 2026
Episodes86 episodes
Free episodes9 ( DramaBox )
Total runtime2 hr 41 min
Episode runtime (avg.)1 min 52 sec
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