Drama Info

  • Title: Uncle Richard Is My Baby Daddy
  • Platform: FlexTV (GoodShort 同步 -- co-listed/synced with GoodShort)
  • Genres: Age Gap, Romance
  • Episode Count: 77 episodes (vertical short drama format, ~2 min per episode)
  • Language: English
  • Original Language: English
  • Regions: Global, Thailand
  • IMDb: tt36455721
  • Studio: MegaMatrix (NYSE: MPU) / Anyue Tech / YUDER PTE. LTD.
  • Source Rank: #26 on DataEye overseas charts + FlexTV Weekly Premieres

Cast & Crew

  • Emily Gateley as Jocelyn -- the female lead, a young woman reborn after a tragic death to seek a new path
  • Jackson Tiller as Richard Asher -- the male lead, the powerful older uncle of Jocelyn's ex-husband, who becomes her love interest
  • Dominique Rose as Lauren -- supporting character
  • Daniel Cropley -- supporting role
  • Director: Blake Studwell
  • Production Company: FlexTV / MegaMatrix production pipeline
  • Format: Vertical short drama (9:16), shot in North America

Source Material & Derivatives

  • Original Format: English-language original short drama produced for FlexTV.
  • Genre Context: The "reborn + age gap romance" combination is a popular subgenre in the short drama space. The female protagonist dies and is reborn, then finds love with a significantly older man connected to her previous life.
  • Cross-Platform: Co-listed on GoodShort (indicated by "同步" designation), expanding distribution beyond FlexTV's exclusive audience.
  • The "Uncle" Trope: The title's provocative premise -- falling for the uncle of one's ex -- taps into a specific niche of the romance market where power dynamics, family entanglement, and forbidden attraction collide.

Detailed Plot

Jocelyn is a young woman whose marriage has been a nightmare. Her husband has been unfaithful, and when she catches him cheating, the confrontation ends in tragedy -- Jocelyn is killed.

But death is not the end for Jocelyn. She is reborn, waking up at an earlier point in her timeline with full memories of her previous life, including her husband's betrayal and her own murder. Armed with this knowledge, she is determined not to repeat the same mistakes.

In her new life, Jocelyn's path crosses with Richard Asher -- the uncle of the man who killed her in her previous life. Richard is a powerful, mature, and wealthy man, everything her ex-husband was not. The age gap between them is significant, but so is the connection that develops.

What begins as proximity and circumstance evolves into genuine attraction. Richard is protective, respectful, and sees Jocelyn for who she truly is -- not as his nephew's possession but as a woman worthy of devotion. For Jocelyn, Richard represents everything she was denied in her previous life: safety, respect, and unconditional love.

The drama navigates the complexities of their relationship: the family awkwardness of being involved with her ex's uncle, the secret of her rebirth that she cannot share, and the ever-present question of whether she is truly moving on or still running from her past. When a pregnancy enters the picture (the "baby daddy" of the title), the stakes are raised even higher.

The revenge element of Jocelyn's rebirth -- her desire to see her ex face consequences for his actions -- runs parallel to her developing romance with Richard, creating a narrative that balances justice, second chances, and the transformative power of love found in the most unexpected place.

Famous Scenes

No widely cataloged individual scenes are available in public reviews for this title as of available data.

OST & Music

No dedicated soundtrack information is publicly available. The age gap romance and rebirth themes likely feature a mix of emotional ballads and atmospheric background music typical of FlexTV's production library.

Popularity Milestones

  • 2024: Released on FlexTV and cross-listed on GoodShort.
  • Source Rank: #26 on DataEye overseas charts.
  • IMDb Listing: Has an IMDb entry (tt36455721) with cast and crew credits, indicating some level of industry recognition.
  • Trending Status: Marked as "Trending on platform."
  • 77 Episodes: The confirmed 77-episode count places this on the longer side of FlexTV's catalog, suggesting sustained audience engagement throughout the full series.

Behind the Scenes

  • Director: Blake Studwell directed the series, bringing directorial experience to FlexTV's English-language production pipeline.
  • Cast Chemistry: Emily Gateley and Jackson Tiller lead a compact but effective cast, with the age gap between the actors lending authenticity to the central relationship.
  • Production Model: Vertically integrated MegaMatrix content pipeline, produced in North America with LA-based talent.
  • Production Budget: Estimated ~$100K-$150K for the full 77-episode series.
  • Business Model: Freemium with microtransactions -- free initial episodes, pay-per-episode access thereafter.
  • Cross-Platform Strategy: The GoodShort co-listing maximizes reach by making the title available on one of the largest short drama aggregation platforms.

Viewing Notes

  • Best For: Fans of rebirth/revenge narratives, age gap romance, the "uncle/ex's family" trope, and stories of women finding strength and love after trauma.
  • Similar Titles: "Revenge After Rebirth" shares the rebirth/revenge theme. For more age gap romance, explore FlexTV's "Age Gap" genre tag.
  • Content Warning: Contains themes of infidelity, death/rebirth, and romantic content with significant age gap dynamics.
  • Cross-Platform: Also available on GoodShort -- compare pricing between FlexTV and GoodShort before committing.
  • Availability: Check the FlexTV app and GoodShort for current pricing and regional availability.

Sources

  • IMDb (tt36455721) -- cast and crew credits
  • FlexTV platform listings
  • GoodShort catalog data
  • DataEye overseas short drama charts
  • MegaMatrix NYSE: MPU investor materials (2024)