The Best Friend
闺中蜜友
Completed · Premiered 2023-04-06 · 20 episodes
About this drama
Duan Ruonan and her best friend Fan Xiaowei's relationship shatters when Xiaowei begins a clandestine affair with Ruonan's boyfriend, Li Xiao. After the betrayal comes to light, Ruonan leaves, only to cross paths with them again in the business world. As obsessive control and old flames resurface, the former friends engage in a tense battle for closure and professional dominance.
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- iQIYI · Official title pageAvailability varies by region; check the platform.
Cast
Directed by Wang Lei
- Liu Yongxi as Duan Ruonan
- Liu Chenglin as Li Xiao
- Mai Tong as Fan Xiaowei
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Should I watch?
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Romance carries the main plot
- Moves quickly, with little filler
- May not suit you if you prefer low angst
- There is a love triangle
Story traits
- Romance
- 7 / 10
- Angst
- 9 / 10
- Comedy
- 1 / 10
- Pacing
- 9 / 10
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Tags
- Drama
- Romance
- Revenge
- Second chance
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