This was the best Chinese show I have seen, certainly, the most romantic. Looked forward to the Luke and Flora on the screen-great pairing, great chemistry. of course, great acting. Both actors new to me. Looked him up and found “Road Home”. Watched it. Enjoyed! Mr Jing Bo Ran has great screen presence. His Luke character was curt and arrogant, but brilliant, supportive, and loyal to his staff. He was reserved and distant, but underneath that exterior was someone who carried a wounded heart that had been cheated. Tao’s innocence intrigued him, along with her thirst for knowledge, making them interesting partners. Their love for each other is undeniable. The most romantic was on his knees begging her back, all the right, pleading/pleasing verbiage. However, the 20th Episode had me in tears. Felt all the emotional pain to those events. Can’t wait for both to be enlightened about the other’s plights. I tend to shy away from Chinese dramas, due to excessive episodes, but “The Early Spring” could have added another 10 episodes. Just that good. Definitely rewatching!
I thought I’d read this would be on Prime or Disney. Elated, it’s on Netflix. With Ye Jin and Chang Wook, how can you go wrong. I’m salivating for this one.
I think others have already talked below but if it helps, here is another explanation for the title. I'm a native…
Hi em45, thank you so very much for that explanation, and for directing me to your response. It’s time for all countries to recognize cross-cultural viewings nowadays and adjust accordingly. I’m a major Viki tv watcher, and sometimes Netflix, but still Asian. Better storylines and sometimes, great acting. Glad you came along, because I’d looked at the word “Black” and could not find any immediate association. 🙏🏾💛All the best!
Reminded me of my grandkids and they are adults today. Parents still jostling for position. Dumb!
Right! And that stepmom aided division and a greater devide. Yes, loved how they weaved the backdrop of the child’s pain into the adult Ting’s relationships with bride and parents. Children wound up acting out parent’s craziness.
Absolutely. That is why I was disappointed with so much reflection. Time could have gone towards tying up such loose ends. it’s not enough for a follow-up series, so flush it out in real time, so to speak. That’s why I thought he simply landed somewhere and enjoyed his money.
Because he wanted him XiFan to take the money and slay LuQing financially, but he would not. So he was done with him. He wondered what was it all about!
This was a very entertaining show, but reading the comments, progress in China for Gay Rights and marriage-letting it go forth on tv. Hell, I would have married LuQing. Loved both main characters and of course, Zi Yang kept me laughing. He did all the talking for LuQing. Glad to read they will be doing another show soon. Anxious to see their portrayal of new characters. was disappointed in Ep 12. Back history was fine, but too much reflection. Would have liked more of LuQing struggling with his losses and regrouping. Anyway, a rewatching for me.
Worthless for you, I found it exceptional. Okay, it's not at a level accessible to everyone. It's not a Thai series.
Agree! It’s not the best acting, but loved the ML and the plot. You hate the begging, needy azz family of XiFan, but I looked forward to each episode. I hate Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror shows; would put them down. Someone on this site, admonished me about that, because others DO enjoy them. They were right and I appreciated it.
What was the tactic behind XiaoFan bankrupting LuQing ?
For power and respect. To show, he may have been rural, but wasn’t stupid. LuQing was always on top-sexually and socially. XiFan has now flipped the script. Can’t wait to see the power dynamics in the last episode.
partners. Their love for each other is undeniable. The most romantic was on his knees begging her back, all the right, pleading/pleasing verbiage. However, the 20th Episode had me in tears. Felt all the emotional pain to those events. Can’t wait for both to be enlightened about the other’s plights. I tend to shy away from Chinese dramas, due to excessive episodes, but “The Early Spring” could have added another 10 episodes. Just that good. Definitely rewatching!