The Top Speed

Plot Synopsis

"The TopSpeed" (Original title: 奔跑吧，医生) is a medical drama thatplunges viewers into the high-stakes world of emergency medicine in China. The series follows Zhang Chi (played by Tong Dawei), a skilled attendingphysician who is forced to leave hisposition in cardiothoracic surgery at a top-tier hospital after an unexpected incident. He transfers to a fast-paced emergency response center, where he encounters Qi Ji (played by Ren Suxi), an experienced, no-nonsense emergency doctor who becomes his instructor.

Although confident in his abilities, Zhang Chi quickly realizes he's a "rookie" in the demanding field of emergency care, where split-second decisions can mean the difference between life and death. Qi Ji's strict teaching style clashes with Zhang Chi's established medical approach, leading to constant friction. As they race against the clock to save lives, their initial conflict gives way to mutual respect and a deepening relationship.

The series explores not only theprofessional challenges faced by these medicalprofessionals but also theirpersonal lives. Zhang Chi forms bonds with his colleagues, including fellow emergency doctors Xu Chengyuan and Zheng Bo, and dispatcher Sun Jiaqi (played by Zhang Yuxi). However, a tragic accident from 20 yearsprior creates a rift between Zhang Chi and Qi Ji's families, casting a shadow over their burgeoning romance.

Just as Zhang Chi is contemplating furthering his studies abroad, a viralpneumonia outbreak hits, compelling him to stay and join his colleagues on the front lines of the crisis. Through this experience, Zhang Chi not only rediscovers hisprofessionalpurpose but also finds resolution in hispersonal life, mending family relationships and finding love with Qi Ji.

"The TopSpeed" offers a multifaceted view of the medicalprofession, highlighting the complexities of doctor-patient relationships, the challenges faced by medicalprofessionals, and the evolution of emergency medical services in China since the 1980s. It's a story about growth, resilience, and theprofound impact of dedicating one's life to saving others. The show originally aired on CCTV from December 30, 2024, to January 13, 2025, and has 30 episodes.

Tong Dawei
Zhang Chi

Ren Suxi
Qi Ji

Zhang Yuxi
Sun Jiaqi

Liu Yitong
Zheng Bo