The Chinese romance drama The Early Spring continues its daily episode rollout with Episodes 16 and 17 arriving on September 4 and 5, 2026. The series, which premiered on August 26, has become a global hit on Netflix, securing the number two spot on the streamer’s Global Non-English TV list.
Episode 15 dropped on September 3, and the show keeps moving toward its 24-episode finale with new episodes releasing each day. Here is everything viewers need to know about when and where to catch the latest chapters of Jing Boran and Sun Qian’s workplace romance.
Episode 16 and 17 Release Dates and Times
Episode 16 of The Early Spring releases on Friday, September 4, 2026. Episode 17 follows the next day on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
New episodes drop at 12:00 PM Beijing Time (CST). For viewers around the world, here is when to expect the episodes:
- United States: September 4 and 5 at 12:00 AM ET / September 3 and 4 at 9:00 PM PT (previous evening)
- United Kingdom: September 4 and 5 at 5:00 AM BST
- Canada: September 4 and 5 at 12:00 AM ET / September 3 and 4 at 9:00 PM PT
- Australia: September 4 and 5 at 2:00 PM AEST
- Germany: September 4 and 5 at 6:00 AM CEST
- India: September 4 and 5 at 9:30 AM IST
- Brazil: September 4 and 5 at 1:00 AM BRT
Where to Watch The Early Spring Episodes 16 and 17
Viewers can watch The Early Spring on two major platforms. The series is available on Netflix for international audiences and on Youku, the original Chinese streaming platform.
Youku offers VIP and SVIP subscription plans. SVIP subscribers get early access to new episodes. Netflix releases each new episode daily with multiple audio and subtitle options for global viewers. The show is also available on Dailymotion, though uploads may take a few hours after the official release.
The series has a total of 24 episodes, each running approximately 45 to 50 minutes.
What Happened in Previous Episodes
The story follows Flora Shang (Sun Qian) , a newcomer at Lime advertising agency, and her boss Luke Luan (Jing Boran) , a brilliant but sharp-tongued creative executive. What starts as a tense professional relationship turns into a secret romance that both must hide to protect their careers.
In Episode 15, Flora became upset after overhearing Luke tell his mother he would not introduce her. But her disappointment turned to joy when Luke introduced her to his friends as his girlfriend for the first time. The episode also showed the couple missing each other while dealing with business trips and busy work schedules.
What to Expect in Episode 16
The preview for Episode 16 shows Flora asking Luke to prepare an osmanthus milk drink for her. Luke tells her to hurry and visit him if she wants one. Just as he says this, Flora appears at his door and rushes to hug him.
New complications also arise at Lime. A new employee joins the company who catches Lumi’s attention. He appears focused on work and later questions Lumi about her leave and company protocols. Meanwhile, the arrival of Dony at the company causes tension for Luke. Dony and Luke once shared a similar vision, but Dony’s betrayal ruined Luke’s plans, and they are no longer on good terms.
Global Success and Cast Recognition
The Early Spring has gained attention worldwide since its debut. During the week of August 24 to 30, the series recorded 2.4 million views and 21.5 million viewing hours on Netflix. It entered the weekly Top 10 in 22 markets, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil, Venezuela, and Qatar. The show also topped Netflix’s weekly TV charts in Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Vietnam.
Jing Boran plays Luke Luan, a sophisticated creative director whose fashion-forward styling and screen presence have earned him praise from viewers. Producer Gao Xiao-xian noted that Jing Boran came prepared for the role, discussing the character’s emotional journey in detail before filming and even bringing pieces from his own wardrobe.
Sun Qian plays Flora Shang, a workplace newcomer whose complicated relationship with her boss drives the series. Sun shared that she connected deeply with Flora’s journey because, like her character, she moved from Harbin to Beijing to pursue her career. She also mentioned that the show’s intimacy coordinator helped make her more comfortable during intimate scenes.
Director Chiang Chi-cheng praised the leads’ chemistry, saying they are not a conventional idol-drama couple and have a distinctive presence and emotional rhythm.
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Complete Episode Release Schedule
Here is the release schedule for the remaining episodes:
- Episode 15: September 3, 2026
- Episode 16: September 4, 2026
- Episode 17: September 5, 2026
- Episode 18: September 6, 2026
- Episodes 19 to 24: Daily releases following Episode 18
Fans should note that streaming schedules can change, so it is worth checking the platform on the day of release.
Also Read: The Early Spring Episode 15: Luke Faces His Betrayer as Zhitao Questions Their Future
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