Playback
Synopsis
Mara Cross, a 32-year-old art restorer, has been waiting three years for her husband Ethan to come home. He left for a short business trip the day after their wedding. Last night, he walked through the door—suitcase unscuffed, clothes unwrinkled, skin smelling of nothing. She watches their wedding video at 3 AM. At 01:47:03, for one frame, Ethan's face becomes someone else's. His lips form three syllables: Save me. She learns that her husband's body now houses three souls—the man she married, the vampire who saved him by biting him, and an eight-hundred-year-old Progenitor who recognizes her breathing. The Progenitor spent eight centuries running from an ancient entity called the Hunger. And Mara, the last Sealer in her bloodline, is pregnant with a child that has never existed before. To seal the Hunger, she needs three things: Sealer's blood, a vampire's fang, and something that has never existed. She has all three. In the end, she turns the Hunger into a flower in her basement. Morning comes. The kitchen light falls at forty-five degrees. Crepes. Strawberries. An empty seat. Someone is waiting. Someone is finally staying.
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| Primary Platform | JoyShort |
|---|---|
| Episodes | 25 Episodes |
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FAQ
How many episodes are in Playback?
Playback has a total of 25 episodes.
Where can I watch Playback full episodes?
Playback is available on JoyShort. EveryDrama lists every platform carrying it, so you can pick where to start watching.
What is the story of Playback?
Mara Cross, a 32-year-old art restorer, has been waiting three years for her husband Ethan to come home. He left for a short business trip the day after their wedding. Last night, he walked through the door—suitcase unscuffed, clothes unwrinkled, skin smelling of nothing. She watches their wedding video at 3 AM. At 01:47:03, for one frame, Ethan's face becomes someone else's. His lips form three syllables: Save me. She learns that her husband's body now houses three souls—the man she married, the vampire who saved him by biting him, and an eight-hundred-year-old Progenitor who recognizes her breathing. The Progenitor spent eight centuries running from an ancient entity called the Hunger. And Mara, the last Sealer in her bloodline, is pregnant with a child that has never existed before. To seal the Hunger, she needs three things: Sealer's blood, a vampire's fang, and something that has never existed. She has all three. In the end, she turns the Hunger into a flower in her basement. Morning comes. The kitchen light falls at forty-five degrees. Crepes. Strawberries. An empty seat. Someone is waiting. Someone is finally staying.
What tropes does Playback feature?
Playback is built on Secret Baby, Vampire King Lover. Expect those beats across all 25 episodes.