New Review: The Best Thing (2025)

Poster for Chinese drama The Best thing featuring Xu Ruohan and Zhang Linghe holding hands.

A healing drama about the romance between Shen Xi Fan (Xu Ruohan), a hotel manager battling insomnia, and He Su Ye (Zhang Linghe), a gentle traditional Chinese medicine doctor. Starting off in a doctor-patient relationship, they slowly get to know each other privately, sparking a mature slow-burn love story. Their interactions feel natural and authentic without exaggerated conflicts and their quiet yet intense chemistry shines through.

A slow paced (sometimes a little too slow), heartwarming romcom that also visually projects warmth and comfort with its greenbathing moments and soft lighting. The drama’s focus on traditional Chinese medicine adds an interesting cultural layer and is woven neatly into the storytelling.

It’s a calming, wholesome watch. Just what you need after a stressful day.

iQiyi

Written by Ou Si Jia, Shen Fei Xian, Li Min

Publicity photo for Chinese drama The Best thing featuring Xu Ruohan and Zhang Linghe walking in a forest.