# The Best Thing (2025) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-best-thing/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Critic Score | 82% |
| Audience Score | 86% |
| Metascore | 72/100 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Fan Score | 88% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (28 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

The Best Thing (2025) is a Drama series created by Unknown, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (82%), audience ratings (86%), Metascore (72/100), IMDb (8/10), and fan ratings (88%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

The Best Thing — signature credit for Zhang Linghe on Celluloid Stars.

## Synopsis

Suffering from insomnia and migraines, Shen Xifan consults a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, He Suye. As their lives intersect, an unexpected romance blossoms.

## Cast

Xu Ruohan, Zhang Linghe, Wang Youjun, Tang Jiuzhou, Huang Cancan, Zhou Yiru, Chen Yian, Xie Xinhao, Cheng Guanxuan, Caesar Wu

## Most searched questions

**Is The Best Thing worth watching?**
Yes — The Best Thing earns a 82% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 82%, audience 86%, Metascore 72/100, IMDb 8/10, and fan 88%. The Best Thing — signature credit for Zhang Linghe on Celluloid Stars.

**Why is The Best Thing so highly rated?**
The Best Thing scores 82% because all five independent sources agree: critics 82%, audiences 86%, Metacritic 72/100, IMDb 8/10 and fan ratings 88%. The Best Thing — signature credit for Zhang Linghe on Celluloid Stars. See the full breakdown on the The Best Thing series page.

**Is The Best Thing on Netflix?**
No — The Best Thing is not on Netflix. It streams on iQIYI, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did The Best Thing come out?**
The Best Thing first aired in 2025 (2025). Created by Unknown; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of The Best Thing are there?**
The Best Thing has 1 season across 28 episodes (2025). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch The Best Thing?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Best Thing’s 28 episodes take roughly 21 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch The Best Thing?**
The Best Thing streams on iQIYI in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of The Best Thing?**
The Best Thing stars Xu Ruohan, Zhang Linghe, Wang Youjun, Tang Jiuzhou, Huang Cancan, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in The Best Thing?**
The Best Thing has 28 episodes across 1 season (2025).

**What is The Best Thing about?**
Suffering from insomnia and migraines, Shen Xifan consults a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, He Suye. As their lives intersect, an unexpected romance blossoms.

**Who created The Best Thing?**
The Best Thing was created by Unknown. It is a drama series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after The Best Thing?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s iQIYI hub, or open More Like This.

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