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The Early Spring

2026Show1 season24 episodesTV-14

Drama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

Summary

New to Beijing, Shang Zhitao crosses paths with Luan Nian, a true creative genius. Bold and open-hearted, she grows stronger step by step and gradually breaks through the defenses around Luan's guarded heart.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want fast pacing

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The Early Spring episodes

1 season · 24 episodes

  1. S1 E1 You Are Not Suitable, 8.7
  2. S1 E2 The Workplace Isn't Some Kind of Child's Play, 8.5
  3. S1 E3 Repaying Favor with Your Life, 8.8
  4. S1 E4 Follow Me Home, 8.9
  5. S1 E5 Can You Control the Feeling of Love?, 9.0
  6. S1 E6 The First Cup of Osmanthus Milk, 9.0
  7. S1 E7 An Ambitious Person Will Never Be Defeated by Life, 9.0
  8. S1 E8 The First Person to Fall in Love will Lose Everything, 9.1
  9. S1 E9 Love is Stolen Candy, 9.2
  10. S1 E10 Being with You is Like a Leap of Faith, 9.3
  11. S1 E11 Love Begins on a Bittersweet Note, 9.3
  12. S1 E12 Snow Falls with You Beside Me, 9.5
  13. S1 E13 Do We Have a Future?, 9.3
  14. S1 E14 Episode #1.14, 9.4
  15. S1 E15 Two Persons, One Heart, 9.3
  16. S1 E16 Thinking of You This Second Seeing You the Next, 9.2
  17. S1 E17 Courage Is Acting Despite Fear, 9.4
  18. S1 E18 Bucket List, 8.7
  19. S1 E19 Another Leap of Faith, 9.4
  20. S1 E20 I Will Watch over You from beyond This World, until Your Life Is Whole, 9.4
  21. S1 E21 A Grand Retreat, 9.1
  22. S1 E22 The Number You Dialed Is Not in Service, 9.2
  23. S1 E23 Luke Is My Dog Too, 9.3
  24. S1 E24 Shang Zhi Tao, Welcome Back to Beijing, 9.3

Cast

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Crew

Directors
Chicheng Chian
Written by
Gu Niang Bie Ku, Gao Xiaoxian
Produced by
Gao Xiaoxian
Music by
An Dongming

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Facts

August 26, 2026 · September 9, 2026 · Ended

First aired
August 26, 2026
Last aired
September 9, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China
Available in
129 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Early Spring?"

Questions about The Early Spring

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Early Spring?

Netflix

In the United States, The Early Spring streams on Netflix. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is The Early Spring worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.2).

Is The Early Spring okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Early Spring good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Early Spring?

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Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is The Early Spring in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.