Rejected by the Alpha, Claimed by the King
★ 4.9What it's about
The rejected mate premise plus a political power conflict gives ShortMax's most-rated werewolf series a scale the format rarely reaches. At 120 episodes it's a commitment — but the pacing never drags.
Like most werewolf series in the short-drama format, Rejected by the Alpha, Claimed by the King is built around the one-minute cliffhanger. Each of the 120 episodes lands on a turn, a reveal, or a confrontation designed to make you tap unlock just one more time. The first 4 episodes are free, and they're paced to hook you before the paywall kicks in.
It lives on ShortMax. New episodes are still being added, so the full cost may rise as the run continues.
Based on a 4.9 / 5 viewer rating, $28 to finish on coins, and 4 free episodes to sample before paying anything.
Pros
- ✓Strong viewer rating (4.9 / 5)
- ✓Solid entry in the shifter-romance niche
Cons
- ✗Expensive on coins (~$28) — subscribing is almost always cheaper
- ✗Short free preview (only 4 episodes) before the paywall
- ✗Long run — easy to over-spend if you don't pace yourself
- ✗Still releasing — final cost is not yet locked in
Cost breakdown
| Free episodes | 4 of 120 |
| Locked episodes | 116 |
| Cost per locked episode (coins) | ~$0.24 |
| Total to finish on coins | ~$28 |
| Total watch time | 2–4 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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Where to watch
First 4 episodes free · $28 to finish in coins · ad-supported viewing available
Frequently asked
How many episodes does Rejected by the Alpha, Claimed by the King have?▾
Rejected by the Alpha, Claimed by the King has 120 episodes so far, with more being released. Each episode runs roughly 1–2 minutes, for a total watch time of about 2–4 hours.
Is Rejected by the Alpha, Claimed by the King free to watch?▾
The first 4 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 $28.
What app is Rejected by the Alpha, Claimed by the King on?▾
Rejected by the Alpha, Claimed by the King streams on ShortMax. You can watch on iOS, Android, or via the app's web player where available.
Is Rejected by the Alpha, Claimed by the King worth watching?▾
Our verdict: Subscribe first. With a 4.9 / 5 viewer rating, it's one of the stronger titles in its genre.
Is it cheaper to buy coins or subscribe?▾
If you only plan to watch Rejected by the Alpha, Claimed by the King and nothing else, coins (~$28) 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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