The Chinese drama "Early Spring Sunshine" broadcast its series finale on September 9, 2026. It ended its run as one of the top-rated series. The finale drew large audiences, and viewers in several regions talked about the show online. Talk about the series reached across the Taiwan Strait.

The drama also became a trending topic on Weibo, a major social media platform in China. Discussion continued after all episodes had aired. The digital reaction showed the show remained popular with viewers in several regions after the entire series was complete.