The Best Thing

This C Drama climbed slowly up my Favorites ballot to second or third place as I watched in it the past week. It's a lovely breath of fresh air and will long be a comfort rewatch for me, I'm sure.

Things I love about The Best Thing: The visuals! Good grief, but the cinematography in this drama is gorgeous. The landscapes, the angles, and lighting, the textures were all so beautifully shot it was like a visual feast.

The chemistry is very good between these two beautiful leads, and the slow simmering heat comes to a boil in one of the most sensual and tasteful love scenes I've watched. The visuals are stunning and smolderingly hot while remaining fairly modest. And the kisses! Whew.

This story is about healing with sweet support from one another, family, and age old Chinese medicine. By the end, pretty much everyone is healthier and happier than when we started this delicious drama. It's light, lovely, calming, and comforting in a way that's hard to decipher.

Give me a good, honest, well-written script with pretty people to look at and I'm a happy couch camper. This drama fulfilled those things for me.

Just a couple of things kept it out of the 10 rating for me.

It's slow moving in places, and there's a great deal of looking off into mid-space and pondering by the leads. That is tiring. It's a quiet enough journey to begin with, but these kinds of drags can make viewers impatient.

The other frustration I have is with Asian stylists and the way they dress men in clothing two sizes too big. Asian men are on the slender side to begin with, but dressing them in ridiculously baggy trousers and jackets that hang off shoulders makes them look sloppy and hungry. Just my take on that.

Don't sleep on this drama. It's a dreamy and satisfying show.

I started watching this contemporary romance drama just expecting to enjoy drama-free viewing to pass the time.

What I didn't expect was to be charmed by the cinematography, and fascinated and enriched by the little nuggets of knowledge of TCM peppered throughout this series featuring a Chinese physician (He Suye) as the male lead and the female lead (Shen Xifan) working as a hotel's front office manager. There are no big ups and downs in the plot, rather the story/ romance develops naturally and slowly, as Xifan overcomes the hurt from a previous relationship, and begins healing as she gets to know Suye more.

It didn't hurt that the drama was shot in Hangzhou, and audiences get treated to gorgeous scenery of lakes, gardens, and streets lined with blossoming trees. The chemistry between the leads just kept growing on me, that I revised my rating twice, from 8 to 9 and then finally 10.

There were many heart melting , touching moments that had me tearing in happiness, especially when heart felt, life and relationship affirmative words were exchanged. This one is going into the list of dramas I will watch again in a heartbeat.

The Best Thing is the first C-Drama I have ever watched, and it has now become one of the best dramas of 2025 so far.

The show features a heartwarming story that I highly recommend watching with your family! While watching, I felt like I wanted to fall in love again. Thanks to the stars Linghe Zhang and Ruohan Xu, who convey their characters' emotions deeply through their facial expressions and acting skills. The supporting actors also play a crucial role in setting up the background of the story, helping us truly understand the meaning of love and life.

However, the shooting locations can sometimes feel repetitive, making the setting a bit confined. The stunning nature scenes help compensate for this.

Overall, I give The Best Thing a 9 out of 10. I highly recommend watching it immediately so you don't miss out on the finale!

I absolutely love how calm and heartwarming this story is. From the very first episode, it had a soothing yet engaging vibe that made me completely immersed in the plot. It has easily become one of my top C-dramas, and I can confidently say it's one of those shows that leaves a lasting impression.

What I love the most is how lighthearted yet captivating it is-it doesn't have over-the-top drama, but it still manages to make my emotions go on a rollercoaster ride. One moment, I'm laughing at the cute and funny interactions, and the next, I'm completely drawn in by the depth of the characters' emotions. There's something about this drama that just makes life feel a little brighter and more exciting.

I constantly find myself smiling throughout entire episodes without even realizing it! That's how much this drama pulls me in. The chemistry between the leads is absolutely top-notch. Their interactions feel so natural, and you can genuinely feel the connection between them. Every scene they share together is filled with charm, warmth, and just the right amount of tension to keep things interesting.

And let's not forget their visuals-both of them look absolutely stunning! Their presence on screen is magnetic, and they complement each other so well. Everything about this drama, from the cinematography to the soundtrack, adds to the overall magical experience.

If you're looking for a drama that's light, fun, and beautifully made, this one is definitely a must-watch. It's the kind of series that makes you feel happy and completely invested in the characters' journey. I already know I'll be rewatching it in the future!

The whole drama is so visually and aesthetically pleasing oml. The spring season has been shown sooo well in this drama. The eyessss!!! Main leads especially male lead has expressed through eyes throughout the show and its wowww!!! Their chemistry is unreal. Ngl it doesn't feel like they are acting.. ufff!!! 🔥. In each epi we get to learn about herbal medicine as well. This drama is worth watching. Lovedddd it.

The bg music in the entire show is greattt. OSTs are amazing. Their eye closeups and hands closeups are just fire with beautiful bg music of 'hoooo~~' .

Please watch it if you love or enjoy watching romance genre.