The Early Spring
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. When she has come into her own and he has learned to soften his sharp edges, they finally stand as equals, ready to write a new ending together...
Where to watch The Early Spring in United States
Can I watch The Early Spring in United States? Yes — you can stream The Early Spring in United States on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
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Where is The Early Spring streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Early Spring
The Early Spring is a 2026 Chinese-language drama series. The cast is led by Jing Boran, Sun Qian, Liu Xiaobei. It spans 1 season and 24 episodes and is still running. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Early Spring was produced by Youku and made in China. It was first aired on August 26, 2026.
- First aired
- August 26, 2026
- Last aired
- August 31, 2026
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Returning Series
- Seasons
- 1 (24 episodes)
- Network
- Youku
- Country
- China
- Production
- Youku
The Early Spring cast & crew
The cast features Jing Boran as Luan Nian, Sun Qian as Shang Zhitao, Liu Xiaobei as Sun Yuanzhu, Qi Tianqing as Sun Yu, and Zhang Yezi as Lumi.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Gao Xiaoxian.
Is The Early Spring worth watching?
With 1 season and 24 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Early Spring is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Early Spring
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Cast of The Early Spring
Jing Boran
Luan Nian
Sun Qian
Shang Zhitao
Liu Xiaobei
Sun Yuanzhu
Qi Tianqing
Sun Yu
Zhang Yezi
Lumi
The Early Spring — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Early Spring in United States?
The Early Spring is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Early Spring on Netflix?
Yes — The Early Spring is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Early Spring in?
The Early Spring is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Early Spring are there?
The Early Spring has 1 season with 24 episodes in total, and it is still running.
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