Return of the Reaper
What it's about
A supernatural enforcer returns from the dead with one mission — to settle every score. Dark fantasy with action sequences that push the format's production values.
Like most fantasy series in the short-drama format, Return of the Reaper is built around the one-minute cliffhanger. Each of the 92 episodes lands on a turn, a reveal, or a confrontation designed to make you tap unlock just one more time. The first 5 episodes are free, and they're paced to hook you before the paywall kicks in.
It lives on DramaBox. The series is complete, so what you see is what you pay for.
Based on a 4.5 / 5 viewer rating, $19 to finish on coins, and 5 free episodes to sample before paying anything.
Pros
- ✓Full season available — no waiting for new episodes
- ✓Tightly paced — most episodes land a real cliffhanger
Cons
- ✗Short free preview (only 5 episodes) before the paywall
Cost breakdown
| Free episodes | 5 of 92 |
| Locked episodes | 87 |
| Cost per locked episode (coins) | ~$0.22 |
| Total to finish on coins | ~$19 |
| Total watch time | 1.5–3.1 hours |
Coin prices are estimates based on the cheapest current pack on the host app. Subscribing is usually cheaper if you watch more than ~10–15 episodes a week. Try the cost calculator →
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Frequently asked
How many episodes does Return of the Reaper have?▾
Return of the Reaper has 92 episodes. Each episode runs roughly 1–2 minutes, for a total watch time of about 1.5–3.1 hours.
Is Return of the Reaper free to watch?▾
The first 5 episodes are free. After that you either buy coins to unlock individual episodes or subscribe for unlimited access. Finishing the full series via coins costs approximately $19.
What app is Return of the Reaper on?▾
Return of the Reaper streams on DramaBox. You can watch on iOS, Android, or via the app's web player where available.
Is Return of the Reaper worth watching?▾
Our verdict: Good if you love the genre. With a 4.5 / 5 viewer rating, it's a solid pick if you enjoy the genre.
Is it cheaper to buy coins or subscribe?▾
If you only plan to watch Return of the Reaper and nothing else, coins (~$19) are usually fine. If you'll watch more than one full series in a month, an annual subscription on the host app is almost always cheaper per episode.
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