The Early Spring (2026)
The Early Spring is streaming in the US on Netflix.
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What the audience says
The few people who have rated The Early Spring rate this Chinese series highly.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Chinese drama, not one for younger kids.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Good to know
| Episodes | 24 |
| Episode length | 43–53 min |
| Watch with family? | TV-14 · Older kids & up |
Cast
Story
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. Drawn to each other, they find themselves caught in an intense, on-again, off-again relationship in the urban jungle. To love is to summon all your courage and leave no regrets, to heal each other, and to grow together. But when love and her career pull her in different directions, she puts her career first.
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Oct 17, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Episodes
24 episodes · original release dates
- 1You Are Not SuitableAug 26, 2026 · same-day double drop · 43 min
- 2The Workplace Isn’t Some Kind of Child’s PlayAug 26, 2026 · same-day double drop · 48 min
- 3Repaying Favor With Your LifeAug 26, 2026 · same-day double drop · 46 min
- 4Follow Me HomeAug 26, 2026 · same-day double drop · 49 min
- 5Can You Control the Feeling of Love?Aug 27, 2026 · same-day double drop · 47 min
- 6The First Cup of Osmanthus MilkAug 27, 2026 · same-day double drop · 47 min
- 7An Ambitious Person Will Never Be Defeated by LifeAug 28, 2026 · same-day double drop · 46 min
- 8The First Person To Fall in Love Will Lose EverythingAug 28, 2026 · same-day double drop · 46 min
- 9Love Is Stolen CandyAug 29, 2026 · same-day double drop · 47 min
- 10Being With You Is Like a Leap of FaithAug 29, 2026 · same-day double drop · 49 min
- 11Love Begins on a Bittersweet NoteAug 30, 2026 · 49 min
- 12Snow Falls With You Beside MeAug 31, 2026 · 48 min
- 13Do We Have a Future?Sep 1, 2026 · 47 min
- 14Love Is Making ExceptionsSep 2, 2026 · 49 min
- 15Two Persons, One HeartSep 3, 2026 · 48 min
- 16Thinking of You This Second Seeing You the NextSep 4, 2026 · 48 min
- 17Courage Is Acting Despite FearSep 5, 2026 · 49 min
- 18Bucket ListSep 6, 2026 · 45 min
- 19Another Leap of FaithSep 7, 2026 · 47 min
- 20I Will Watch Over You From Beyond This World, Until Your Life Is WholeSep 8, 2026 · 52 min
- 21A Grand RetreatSep 9, 2026 · same-day double drop · 53 min
- 22The Number You Dialed Is Not in ServiceSep 9, 2026 · same-day double drop · 48 min
- 23Luke Is My Dog TooSep 9, 2026 · same-day double drop · 45 min
- 24Shang Zhitao, Welcome Back to BeijingSep 9, 2026 · same-day double drop · 43 min
Trailer
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