The Best Worst Thing

A tender, emotionally raw drama about illness and unexpected connection, balancing medical gravity with intimate romance and wry humor.

Created by

Rona Tamir, Sharon Maymon

Genres

Drama

Starring

Ayelet Zurer, Amos Tamam, Nelly Tagar

Overview

The love story between Dr. Amalia Levy, a renowned breast cancer surgeon, and her patient, Micah Hadad, a promising young politician, starts when the two of them discover, on the very same day, that they have cancer. Breast cancer. So, this isn't quite love at first sight but more love at first lump. As they each grapple with the aftermath of the diagnosis and treatment, and its impact on their professional lives and family dynamics, they find solace in their shared poignant moments, and realize that the worst thing that ever happened to them is also the best thing to happen to them.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, romantic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, death, healing, family

Content

Mild gore, sexual content and language. No violence.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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