Archive · 16 Sep 2026
The Early Spring Sequel Confirmed, Fans Demand Original Cast
The Chinese drama The Early Spring has been very popular with viewers around the world.
Now, a second story called Midsummer Clear Skies has been announced.
Youku shared the news as part of its plans for 2027.
The original creative team is expected to work on the new show.
The writer may create a completely new script instead of adapting the original novel.
Nobody has confirmed whether the actors Jing Boran and Sun Qian will return.
Fans especially want to see Luke and Flora continue their lives after getting married.
The story and cast details have not been finalized.
Youku announced a sequel to The Early Spring titled Midsummer Clear Skies.
The announcement was made on September 16 as part of Youku’s 2027 lineup.
The original creative team is set to return, with screenwriter Gao Yixian reportedly writing an original screenplay.
It remains unconfirmed whether Jing Boran and Sun Qian will reprise their roles as Luke and Flora.
Fans hope the sequel will continue Luke and Flora’s story after their marriage.
- Who
- Youku, the original creative team, screenwriter Gao Yixian, and the cast of The Early Spring are connected to the sequel announcement.
- What
- A sequel titled Midsummer Clear Skies has been officially announced.
- When
- The announcement was made on September 16 as part of Youku’s 2027 lineup.
- Where
- The announcement was made by Youku; the series has also attracted international audiences through Netflix.
- Why
- The sequel is intended to continue the story associated with The Early Spring, although its exact plot has not been confirmed.
Fan Expectations
Production Uncertainty
Returning cast
Fan Expectations
Fans want the original actors, especially Jing Boran and Sun Qian, to return as Luke and Flora.
Production Uncertainty
Youku has not confirmed whether the original actors will reprise their roles or whether the sequel will use a new cast.
Story direction
Fan Expectations
Fans hope the series will follow Luke and Flora after their marriage.
Production Uncertainty
The producers have not confirmed whether the sequel will continue those characters’ future or focus on other characters.
Adaptation approach
Fan Expectations
Viewers may expect the sequel to preserve the tone and characters of the original drama.
Production Uncertainty
The reported return of screenwriter Gao Yixian involves an original screenplay, so the sequel’s story may not directly follow the web novel.
- Original series
- The Early Spring
- Sequel title
- Midsummer Clear Skies
- Announcing platform
- Youku
- Planned lineup
- Youku’s 2027 lineup
- Reported returning writer
- Gao Yixian
- Potential returning leads
- Jing Boran and Sun Qian
- International performance
- The Early Spring was described as the highest-charting Chinese series on Netflix International and reached No. 2 globally.