The Summer I Turned Pretty: Everything You Need To Know About Season Three
Now, another love triangle is back on our screens with the return of The Summer I Turned Pretty for a third - and final - season. The coming-of-age romantic TV series is based on the popular book trilogy by bestselling author Jenny Han, and has developed a cult following.
Season three is set nearly four years after the events of season 2, following Belly, played by Lola Tung, in a long term relationship with Jeremiah, played by Gavin Casalegno. Their feelings for each other are thrown into question by the arrival of her ex Conrad, played by Christopher Briney.
However, fans of the book should prepare themselves for some differences, according to Jenny Han. 'There are a couple of moments that people really love from the books that I knew people were wanting to see,' she told People, warning 'they might not always happen in the way that you're expecting.'
In season three, we return to following Belly, who is spending another summer in Cousins with Jeremiah after finishing her junior year of college. For now, Conrad is in the backseat, but everyone knows he still has a place in Belly's heart. 'First loves are important, but they're not as important as lasts,' Belly says in the trailer for the show.
Gradually, everything begins to remind Belly of Conrad, despite talk of a wedding on the cards. The question is, will these memories overtake her desire to marry his brother? Those who have read the books will know how things end - and if not, you're going to have to wait until the show hits screens.
The official longline for season three reads: 'Her future seems set, until some core-shaking events bring her first love Conrad back into her life,' continuing 'Now on the brink of adulthood, Belly finds herself at a crossroads and must decide which brother has her heart. Summer will never be the same.'
Overall, The Summer I Turned Pretty has a 75% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. But what are people saying about season three? Lots of social media users are pointing out the similarities, and differences, between the show and the book.
'The first two episodes were good because they followed the book adaptation this time #TheSummerITurnedPretty,' one user wrote on X. Another agreed, writing 'the way this season has been the most book accurate season we've gotten so far oh i never said a bad thing about you jenny han #TheSummerITurnedPretty.' A third said 'the summer i turned pretty is rlly good so far.'
However, some people found themselves struggling to get into the show. 'Wish i could get into the summer i turned pretty but i am 5 episodes in and not enjoying still.'
Season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty premieres on Wednesday 16th July on Amazon Prime. The first two episodes will be released, and new episodes will drop every Wednesday until the series finale on Wednesday 17th September.
In the UK, the new episodes will be ready to watch at 8am GMT.
Alice Hall is the Staff Writer at Grazia UK. She was previously a Junior Features Writer for The Daily Telegraph. At Grazia, she writes news and features about pop culture, dating, health, politics and interiors.
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