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The Early Spring: Season 1

Poster for The Early Spring Season 1

24 episodes · premiered Aug 26, 2026

A warmhearted new employee and her gifted boss navigate a fast-paced workplace, all while harboring a secret relationship that may jeopardize everything.

The Early Spring: cast and where to watch

  1. Episode 1: You Are Not Suitable Aug 26, 2026 · 43m After botching a job interview at a reputed agency, Shang Zhitao scrambles to find her footing in Beijing while befriending her new roommate.
  2. Episode 2: The Workplace Isn’t Some Kind of Child’s Play Aug 26, 2026 · 48m At a celebration dinner for landing a new project, Nian steps in to help Zhitao. Meanwhile, a mistaken identity threatens the peace at Sun Yu's place.
  3. Episode 3: Repaying Favor With Your Life Aug 26, 2026 · 46m After Zhitao escapes an assailant during a rainy mountain shoot, she and Nian must rely on each other when a landslide leaves them stranded.
  4. Episode 4: Follow Me Home Aug 26, 2026 · 49m A woman from Nian's past derails his dinner with Zhitao, while a chance encounter at a bar brings his growing jealousy to the surface.
  5. Episode 5: Can You Control the Feeling of Love? Aug 27, 2026 · 47m After an unexpected night with Nian, Zhitao insists on keeping their relationship strictly professional despite his efforts to win her over.
  6. Episode 6: The First Cup of Osmanthus Milk Aug 27, 2026 · 47m Determined to distance herself from Nian, Zhitao applies for a job transfer, but his refusal to let her go tests the boundaries they agreed upon.
  7. Episode 7: An Ambitious Person Will Never Be Defeated by Life Aug 28, 2026 · 46m Zhitao tries to focus on work and avoid Nian, but a new project forces her to seek his help as jealousy begins to cloud their judgment.
  8. Episode 8: The First Person To Fall in Love Will Lose Everything Aug 28, 2026 · 46m While Zhitao earns praise for her database, Nian is suspended over a malicious complaint, prompting the two to go on a mountain retreat together.
  9. Episode 9: Love Is Stolen Candy Aug 29, 2026 · 47m With a limited budget, Zhitao secures sponsorship for the basketball tournament, impressing her colleagues as Nian makes a surprising proposal.
  10. Episode 10: Being With You Is Like a Leap of Faith Aug 29, 2026 · 49m A secret romance blossoms between Zhitao and Nian, but a workplace blunder threatens the careful balance they've worked to maintain.
  11. Episode 11: Love Begins on a Bittersweet Note Aug 30, 2026 · 49m When Zang Yao accepts the flowers sent to the office, she unwittingly causes Zhitao to get the wrong idea and take a break from work with her roommates.
  12. Episode 12: Snow Falls With You Beside Me Aug 31, 2026 · 48m Tensions rise between Nian and Zhitao when he tries to take care of her over the holiday break. Meanwhile, Yao decides to make a move on her crush.
  13. Episode 13: Do We Have a Future? Sep 1, 2026 · 47m Zhitao receives an unexpected job offer during a company retreat in Phuket, but a seaside conversation leaves her at odds with Nian.
  14. Episode 14: Love Is Making Exceptions Sep 2, 2026 · 49m While her roommates Yu and Yuanzhu are occupied at the hospital, Zhitao faces harassment from a shady rental agency, prompting Nian to intervene.
  15. Episode 15: Two Persons, One Heart Sep 3, 2026 · 48m While Zhitao wrestles with doubts about her future with Nian, a new general manager works to erode his authority at the office.
  16. Episode 16: Thinking of You This Second Seeing You the Next Sep 4, 2026 · 48m Dony tries to lure Zhitao to his side as Nian grows increasingly wary of his new boss. Meanwhile, Zang Yao prepares to return to the UK.
  17. Episode 17: Courage Is Acting Despite Fear Sep 5, 2026 · 49m After learning of Dony's inappropriate workplace behavior, Zhitao takes matters into her own hands, causing an uproar at work and worrying Nian.
  18. Episode 18: Bucket List Sep 6, 2026 · 45m Nian's jealousy flares after a misunderstanding at a speed-dating event, and a chance encounter with Zhitao's ex deepens the divide between them.
  19. Episode 19: Another Leap of Faith Sep 7, 2026 · 47m Nian grows wary when Zhitao considers pursuing work opportunities outside the city. A health scare finally forces the couple to confront their future.
  20. Episode 20: I Will Watch Over You From Beyond This World, Until Your Life Is Whole Sep 8, 2026 · 52m Yuanzhu finally confesses his feelings to Zhitao, but when devastating news arrives, Nian mistakes her compassion for something more.
  21. Episode 21: A Grand Retreat Sep 9, 2026 · 53m An office scandal dampens Zhitao's chances of winning a company award, pushing her to reconsider her career — and her future with Nian.
  22. Episode 22: The Number You Dialed Is Not in Service Sep 9, 2026 · 48m Nian uncovers the truth behind Zhitao's sudden departure, while she returns to Harbin to care for her father and begin again.
  23. Episode 23: Luke Is My Dog Too Sep 9, 2026 · 45m Nian tries to win Zhitao's forgiveness after finding her in Harbin, using visits with Luke to slowly work his way back into her life.
  24. Episode 24: Shang Zhitao, Welcome Back to Beijing Sep 9, 2026 · 43m A financial crisis draws Nian back to Harbin, where helping Zhitao gives the former couple a chance to confront their fractured relationship.