Yes — The Early Spring has been renewed for a second season, titled Midsummer Clear Skies, and it is expected in 2027. The renewal was confirmed by Youku, the Chinese streaming platform behind the show, as part of its 2027 slate.
That makes The Early Spring one of the fastest turnarounds in recent Chinese-drama memory, greenlit for more almost as soon as its finale posted. If you binged all 24 episodes on Netflix and immediately went looking for news of a follow-up, here is where things actually stand — what is confirmed, what is not, and when you can realistically expect to watch it.
Is The Early Spring Getting a Season 2?
It is. Youku announced a continuation as part of its 2027 lineup under the working title Midsummer Clear Skies — a literal translation of the Chinese title that plays off the original’s “early spring” imagery. The renewal came unusually fast: the first season finished airing on September 9, 2026, and the sequel was revealed within days, a rarity for a genre where second seasons are often reworked as loosely connected spin-offs rather than direct continuations.
The original creative team is set to return, according to the announcement. What has not been confirmed yet is the cast — there is no official word on whether leads Jing Boran and Sun Qian will reprise their roles, or whether Midsummer Clear Skies will follow the same couple, shift to new characters, or move the story forward in time. Until Youku confirms casting, treat any specific plot claims as speculation.
Will Season 2 Be on Netflix in the US?
This is the part worth being precise about. The first season streams on Netflix internationally, including in the US, where it was released day-and-date with the Chinese broadcast starting August 26, 2026. Netflix has not, however, formally announced that it will carry Midsummer Clear Skies. Given how the first season performed for the service, a US release is likely to follow — but “likely” is not “confirmed,” and the international streaming rights for the sequel have not been made public.
So the honest answer for American viewers: Season 2 is happening, its US home is not yet locked in, and Netflix is the safe bet based on the first season’s deal rather than an official commitment.
Why the Renewal Is a Big Deal
A quick renewal would be notable for any show. For a Chinese drama on Netflix, it is a milestone. The Early Spring became the first mainland Chinese television series to reach No. 2 on Netflix’s Global Top 10 for non-English TV, peaking during the week of September 7 to 13, 2026, and holding a spot on the list for three straight weeks. Chinese dramas have historically struggled to break through with Netflix’s global audience the way Korean titles routinely do, which makes this run a genuine outlier and a sign the platform is willing to invest more heavily in the category.
The show also drew attention for a production first: it was reported to be the first mainland Chinese production to hire an intimacy coordinator, and the on-screen chemistry between its leads — steamy by the standards of the genre — became a talking point that helped fuel its word-of-mouth climb.
What The Early Spring Is About
Adapted from the web novel Zao Chun Qing Lang by Gu Niang Bie Ku, the series follows Shang Zhitao, a warmhearted new graduate who lands a job at one of the industry’s top advertising firms and finds herself drawn into a guarded, complicated romance with her exacting boss. It is a workplace romance built on slow-burn tension, office politics, and the push-and-pull of a relationship the two leads have every professional reason to hide. Across 24 episodes, that secret is the engine the whole season runs on.
If you have not started it yet, all 24 episodes of Season 1 are streaming on Netflix now, which makes this a good moment to catch up before the sequel arrives. Here is the official trailer:
When Will Season 2 Premiere?
Youku has slotted Midsummer Clear Skies into its 2027 plans, but no premiere date has been set. Chinese dramas typically move from announcement to air faster than American network series, so a 2027 window is realistic rather than optimistic — but until a filming start or release date is confirmed, the exact timing is open. We will update this page as Youku and Netflix release more details.
Frequently Asked
Is The Early Spring canceled?
No. It has been renewed for a second season titled Midsummer Clear Skies.
When does Season 2 come out?
It is expected in 2027, per Youku’s 2027 lineup. No exact date has been announced.
Will Jing Boran and Sun Qian return?
Not confirmed. The original creative team is set to come back, but casting for Season 2 has not been announced.
Where can I watch Season 1 in the US?
All 24 episodes stream on Netflix in the United States.
Will Season 2 be on Netflix?
Not officially confirmed. Season 1 is on Netflix internationally, so a US release is expected to follow, but Netflix has not announced that it holds the rights to the sequel.
