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The Early Spring S1E1 — You Are Not Suitable

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The Early Spring•Season 1•Episode 1

You Are Not Suitable

8.7/10 · 81 votesAug 26, 202643 min

Ranked #22 of 24 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

After botching a job interview at a reputed agency, Shang Zhitao scrambles to find her footing in Beijing while befriending her new roommate.

Directed byChi-Cheng Chian

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Jing Boran

Jing Boran

Luan Nian

Sun Qian

Sun Qian

Shang Zhitao

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Chi-Cheng Chian

Chi-Cheng Chian

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Gao Xiaoxian

Gao Xiaoxian

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Episode Summary

"You Are Not Suitable" is episode 1 of The Early Spring season 1. It scored 8.7/10 from 81 votes, ranking #22 of 24 episodes this season (season average 9.1). Directed by Chi-Cheng Chian, it aired on August 26, 2026.

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