# I Woke Up in 1865 with a Debt, a Widow, and a Rifle

> Modern special forces soldier Martin wakes up in 1865 as a discharged Union engineer. His brother is dead from gambling debts, leaving a $2,500 debt, a collapsing cabin, and a terrified widow, Susan. Martin uses his engineering skills to fortify the home, fight off creditors, and build a settlement.

- Type: short drama (vertical series)
- Page: https://staging.shortdramadb.com/dramas/1701-i-woke-up-in-1865-with-a-debt-a-widow-and-a-rifle
- Episodes: 60
- Released: 2026-10-25
- Language: en
- Platforms: Dramabox and Reelshort
- Tags: Rebirth, Level-Up, Underdog Rise, Male, Engineer, transmigration, Underdog Story, Soldier, Period Drama, Super Warrior, Drama, Super Hero, Emotional, Feel-Good, Playing Dumb

## Where to watch

- [Dramabox](https://www.dramaboxdb.com/ep/42000031178_i-woke-up-in-1865-with-a-debt-a-widow-and-a-rifle/701788765_Episode-1)
- [Reelshort](https://www.reelshort.com/movie/i-woke-up-in-1865-with-a-debt-a-widow-and-a-rifle-6ad81efab612d38d020f5ff8)

## Cast

No cast added yet.

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Source: ShortDramaDB v2, https://staging.shortdramadb.com/dramas/1701-i-woke-up-in-1865-with-a-debt-a-widow-and-a-rifle. Last updated 2026-11-15.