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My Rival Is My Leading Man

Actor Elliot Hayes finally lands a lead role, and then his rival Adrian Vale takes it from him.

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My Rival Is My Leading Man streams on FlickReels. 51 episodes: episodes 1–8 are free, the other 43 are locked. No free official video on our list: we link only the apps' own YouTube and TikTok channels, not Dailymotion or re-upload accounts.

FreeEp 1–8on FlickReels
Locked43of 51 episodes
CheckedOct 25app's site

Characters

  • Elliot Hayes: overlooked actor
  • Adrian Vale: Elliot's rival for the role

Story

Elliot Hayes is a talented actor nobody notices, and he is about to get his lead role when his rival, Adrian Vale, grabs it. Adrian knows all of Elliot's habits and moves, even the dreams he keeps to himself. Made to share the part and rehearse together, the two find that their feud hides a bond from years back, and their hatred starts to turn into attraction.

Showbiz & sportsSweet romancerivals to loversshared stage role

Who will like it: viewers who liked enemies-to-lovers stories set backstage.

Premise rewritten by ShortDramaDesk from FlickReels's description, read Oct 25, 2026.

Episodes

Mint ticks: 8 free. Grey: 43 locked.

Where to watch

FlickReels
Episodes
51
Free
8
Locked
43
Checked
Oct 25, 2026 read from the app's site

From the lock icon on episode 9 in FlickReels's episode list, read Oct 25, 2026.

AppEpisodesFreeLockedCost to finishChecked
FlickReels518From the lock icon on episode 9 in FlickReels's episode list, read Oct 25, 2026.43—Oct 25, 2026read from the app's site

Cost to finish

Passes for FlickReels on the App Store: $12.99 to $39.99 (checked Oct 18, 2026). The App Store does not list how long each pass lasts.

Questions about My Rival Is My Leading Man

Where can I watch My Rival Is My Leading Man?
On FlickReels. The "Watch on" buttons at the top of this page open each app's page for it. Checked Oct 25, 2026.
How many episodes does My Rival Is My Leading Man have?
51 episodes, per FlickReels (app's site), checked Oct 25, 2026.
How many episodes of My Rival Is My Leading Man are free?
Episodes 1 to 8 on FlickReels; the other 43 are locked behind coins or a membership. Per FlickReels (app's site), checked Oct 25, 2026.
Can I watch My Rival Is My Leading Man free on YouTube or Dailymotion?
Not as an official upload: no video of it from FlickReels's own channels is on our list. Copies posted by other accounts are not from the app, and we do not link them. The free official way: episodes 1 to 8 on FlickReels, per FlickReels (app's site), checked Oct 25, 2026.
Who are the main characters in My Rival Is My Leading Man?
Elliot Hayes, overlooked actor; Adrian Vale, Elliot's rival for the role.

How it compares on FlickReels

Length
51 episodes is longer than 81% of the 833 FlickReels dramas on our list (typical: 42).
Free episodes
8 free episodes is fewer than the typical FlickReels drama (9). That is 16% of the story before the paywall.

“Typical” is the median drama from this app on our list, adult titles left out.