# The Return of the Lost Striker: What to Know - URL: https://runotoon.com/blog/the-return-of-the-lost-striker - Category: [Series spotlights](https://runotoon.com/blog/category/series-spotlights) - Author: Runotoon Editors - Published: 13 Nov 2026 (2026-11-13T08:07:24Z) The Return of the Lost Striker is an 81-episode ReelShort drama about André Brandão. Here is where it streams, what the synopsis says and what to expect. The Return of the Lost Striker is an 81-episode vertical drama that streams on ReelShort, and its official page has picked up roughly 1.3 million views. Most of the questions around it are practical rather than plot related: where it streams, how long it runs, who is in it, and whether it has turned up on Netflix. Below is what the official listing actually says, plus a few alternatives to watch in a browser if you finish it and want something else. ![The Return of the Lost Striker: What to Know](https://media.runotoon.com/blog/0f8e86a8-bb5f-4eae-8574-c2c39e578c8e.jpg "The Return of the Lost Striker") **[THE LAST SUNSET](https://runotoon.com/series/the-last-sunset-afd225)**: Similar on Runotoon: THE LAST SUNSET, first 10 episodes free ## The Story in the Official Synopsis The published synopsis sets up a family at the center of the story. André Brandão is the son of Thiago Brandão, a famous NFL quarterback, and Cristina, a former beauty queen. André disappears in a devastating fire. In the aftermath, a psychotic fan named Dinho sees an opportunity in the situation. The description on the ReelShort page stops at that point, so there is no confirmed detail about how the story resolves, who else becomes involved, or what happens to André after the fire. Anything beyond those names and that setup would be guesswork, and this post sticks to what the listing shows. ## Where to Watch The Return of the Lost Striker The series streams on ReelShort, its original app, at the official page: [The Return of the Lost Striker on ReelShort](https://www.reelshort.com/movie/the-return-of-the-lost-striker-6a210e9bdd61d087070d184f). That page is the source for the episode count, the synopsis and the view figure mentioned here. Short clips and playlists also circulate on YouTube and TikTok, which is common for vertical dramas, but those are excerpts rather than the full run. If you want the series in order, the app is the place to start. ## How Many Episodes Does The Return of the Lost Striker Have? The ReelShort listing shows 81 episodes. That is a long run for a vertical drama, where seasons of 60 to 90 short episodes are fairly normal because each one is only a few minutes long. Because the story is built around a disappearance, a fire and a character who treats the situation as an opening, the episode list is best followed in order. Watching out of sequence tends to spoil the reveals that the short format depends on. The official page presents the episodes sequentially, so it is the simplest way to keep track. ## Is It on Netflix? There is no Netflix listing for this series in the pages currently indexed. Searches for the show on Netflix appear to come from people who have seen clips elsewhere and assumed it had been picked up by a streaming service. The official home remains ReelShort, and that is where the full set of episodes sits. ## Cast and Characters The names that appear in the official material are the characters, not the performers: André Brandão, Thiago Brandão, Cristina and Dinho. A full cast list is not included in the listing we checked, so we have not named any actors here rather than repeat unverified names from fan posts. ## What to Expect From the Format Vertical dramas are written for a phone screen held upright, and episodes usually end on a turn in the story rather than a full resolution. This one combines two familiar hooks: a wealthy sports family and a stranger who inserts himself into a crisis. The fire and the missing son give the plot its engine, and Dinho's presence suggests the conflict will come from inside the family's circle rather than from a rival team or a public scandal. If you are deciding whether to start, the synopsis above covers everything the official page states, and the first few episodes will show you the tone quickly. ## Similar Series That Play in the Browser If you like the sound of a family drama with a missing-person hook, Runotoon carries a small catalogue of vertical series in English that play in the browser with no app. The first 10 episodes of each series are free. - [THE LAST SUNSET](https://runotoon.com/series/the-last-sunset-afd225) is a drama running 44 episodes. - [All I Ever Wanted](https://runotoon.com/series/all-i-ever-wanted-0ca508) is a romance with 30 episodes. - [The Last Morsel](https://runotoon.com/series/the-last-morsel-0f6bcf) is an isekai story of 16 episodes. These are different stories from the football family plot above, but they share the short-episode, phone-first format. You can browse the rest of the catalogue at [runotoon.com](https://runotoon.com). ## FAQ ### Can I watch the full movie in one video? No. The series is built as 81 short episodes rather than a single feature. Some playlists online group episodes together, but the official release is episodic. ### Is there a part 2? The listing shows one run of 81 episodes. No second season or continuation has been announced in the material available. ### Who plays André Brandão? The performer's name is not included in the official listing we checked. Only the character names are published there. ### Are there full episodes on YouTube? Some clips and playlists appear on YouTube, but the complete series is hosted on ReelShort. Treat YouTube uploads as excerpts unless the official page says otherwise. ### Is the series dubbed or subtitled? The listing does not specify language options. Check the ReelShort page for the current audio and subtitle settings in your region. ### Do I need the app to watch? Yes. This one is on ReelShort, which is an app-based platform. If you would rather watch in a browser without installing anything, Runotoon's series, including the three linked above, play directly on the web page. ## Series in this post - [THE LAST SUNSET](https://runotoon.com/series/the-last-sunset-afd225): 44 episodes, 10 free, then 15 Coins an episode - [All I Ever Wanted](https://runotoon.com/series/all-i-ever-wanted-0ca508): 30 episodes, 10 free, then 15 Coins an episode - [The Last Morsel](https://runotoon.com/series/the-last-morsel-0f6bcf): 16 episodes, 5 free, then 15 Coins an episode