The Early Spring is a Chinese romantic drama series written by Gao Xiao Xian. Based on Gu Niang Bie Ku‘s web novel Zao Chun Qing Lang, the 2026 series follows Shang Zhi Tao, a young professional as she tries to survive in the cutthroat world of advertising. Things get even more complicated as she begins to fall for her demanding boss, but their relationship is tested because of a few misunderstandings. The Early Spring stars Jing Bo Ran, Sun Qian, Liu Xiao Bei, Qi Tian Qing, Zhang Ye Zi, and Ning Xin. So, if you loved the heartfelt romance, entertaining story, and likable characters in The Early Spring, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Fake It Till You Make It (Rakuten Viki)
Fake It Till You Make It is a Chinese romantic drama series co-written by Lang Qun Li and Li Tao. The 2023 series follows Tang Ying, an ambitious lawyer, and Xi Zi Quan, a charming investment banker, as they meet by chance and soon begin to fall in love with each other despite having opposite personalities. Fake It Till You Make It stars Elvira Cai, Elvis Han, Yao Zhong Hua, Yao You Yu, and Jiang Jun.
My Boss (Rakuten Viki & Rent on Prime Video)
My Boss is a Chinese romantic workplace comedy-drama series written by Li Jing Ling. The 2024 film follows Qian Heng, the founder of Jun Heng Law Firm, as he begins to fall in love with a rookie lawyer who works for her after they begin living together as landlord and tenant. My Boss stars Chen Xing Xu, Zhang Ruo Nan, Chen Xiao Yun, Li Jun Xian, He Wen Jun, and Li Dian Zun.
Road Home (Rakuten Viki, iQIYI, & Rent on Prime Video)
Road Home is a Chinese romance drama series directed by Yu Cui Hua. The 2023 series follows Gui Xiao and Lu Yan Chen, a couple whose relationship fell apart because of circumstances they couldn’t control. They reunite a decade later, and together they try to mend what time and unfavorable circumstances broke. Road Home stars Jing Bo Ran, Tan Song Yun, Baby Zhang, Li Min Cheng, Zhang Qiao Er, and Zhang En Shuo.
Shine on Me (Netflix, Rakuten Viki, iQIYI, & Rent on Prime Video)
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Master of My Own (Rakuten Viki & Rent on Prime Video)
Master of My Own is a Chinese romantic comedy-drama series co-written by Zhou You, Hu Fei Zi, Zhong Ning, and Chen Shu Ling. The 2022 series follows Ning Meng, a professional woman who always dreamed of becoming an investment director, but she finds herself stuck in a dead-end job working under a man who constantly doubts her. Ning Meng quits her job to fulfill her dream and eventually lands a job where she applies the lesson taught by her former boss. Master of My Own stars Kenny Lin, Songyun Tan, Xiuzhu Wang, Xin Su, and Beibi Gong.
The Rational Life (Not Available on Streaming)
The Rational Life is a Chinese romantic drama series co-written by Chen Tong and Long Xiao Shan. The 2021 series follows Shen Ruo Xin, an ambitious professional woman in her 30s as she tries to survive in an extremely competitive workplace, while also dealing with a love triangle and an overbearing mother. The Rational Life stars Zonghan Li, Xinyi Lin, Dylan Wang, Lan Qin, Wenjing Bao, and Pengwanli Chen.
Love’s Ambition (Rakuten Viki)
Love’s Ambition is a Chinese romantic drama series created by Yueran Zhang. The 2025 series follows the couple Xu Yuan, a glamorous anchor, and Shen Hao, an urban elite, as their different backgrounds create tension and drive them apart, but Shen Hao soon realizes that he loves Xu Yuan and vows to get her back. Love’s Ambition stars Lusi Zhao, William Chan, Peng Wan, Fancheng Li, Xiaotian Tang, and Zijing Guan.