Where is The Early Spring Episode 22? Fans devastated as Netflix misses release time and viewers keep checking for an update today

Thursday was supposed to be another big day for fans of The Early Spring. Instead, viewers were left staring at Netflix and wondering where the latest episode had gone.

With the Chinese drama now approaching its final episodes, the unexpected wait has hit particularly hard. Fans who had been counting down to the next chapter were left disappointed as the expected update failed to appear, turning excitement into frustration and, for some, outright devastation.


Episode 22 of The Early Spring was scheduled to drop on Netflix India at 9:30 AM IST on Thursday, September 10. The corresponding release time in China was noon.

But when the clock passed the expected release time, there was still no Episode 22 on Netflix. Viewers who had rushed to the platform hoping to continue Luke and Flora's story were instead left waiting.

The absence quickly became noticeable among fans, particularly because the series is only a few episodes away from its conclusion. With the story heading towards its final stretch, viewers had been eagerly anticipating what would happen next.

At present, there is no confirmed explanation for why Episode 22 has been delayed. Netflix and the makers have also not announced a new release time.

The delayed episode has left fans of The Early Spring increasingly frustrated, with many taking to social media to express their disappointment.


For viewers who had planned their morning around the release, the wait was especially painful. Instead of immediately diving into the latest chapter, fans found themselves repeatedly checking Netflix in the hope that the episode would suddenly appear.

The frustration is even greater because the drama is approaching its ending. After following the relationship between Luke and Flora through the twists and emotional moments of the series, fans were expecting the story to move closer to its conclusion — not another unexplained wait.

For now, viewers have little choice but to keep checking the platform and wait for an official word on when Episode 22 will finally arrive.

The delay comes while The Early Spring continues to attract strong attention on Netflix India. The Chinese drama has remained among Netflix India's weekly Top 10, showing just how much interest the series has generated among Indian viewers.

Its international performance has also been impressive. According to Netflix, The Early Spring debuted at No. 2 on the Global Non-English TV list for the week of August 24 to 30, recording 2.4 million views and 21.5 million hours watched.

That growing popularity makes the missing episode all the more significant, with a large international audience now waiting to see how the story unfolds.


The Early Spring stars Jing Boran and Sun Qian in the lead roles, with Jing playing Luke Luan, a successful corporate executive, and Sun portraying Flora Shang, a new employee whose professional life becomes increasingly intertwined with her boss.

At the heart of the series is the complicated relationship between the two leads. As their professional connection develops into something more personal, Luke and Flora are forced to navigate feelings that threaten to blur the boundaries between their careers and private lives.

The workplace setting provides the backdrop for the romance, while the evolving relationship between the two characters keeps viewers invested as the story moves towards its finale.

The Early Spring is a 24-episode Chinese drama directed by Chiang Chi-cheng and written and produced by Gao Xiao-xian. The series premiered on August 26 and is streaming internationally on Netflix.