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"The Summer I Turned Pretty" Trivia And Easter Eggs
The Summer I Turned Pretty is one of the most significant teen shows of the decade — and with Season 3 coming out soon, it's the perfect time to dive into the show's behind-the-scenes lore. Here are some interesting facts and Easter eggs you won't want to miss... Lola Tung and Chris Briney, who play Belly and Conrad, had to do their chemistry test over Zoom back in 2021 when the series was in pre-production. And they nailed it! 🔥 Lola fractured her foot while filming the very first episode of Season 1. "We were filming the flashback scene," she revealed. "We were running around the table and I jumped to grab the muffin from Sean and I landed weird and fractured my foot." The show is set in Cape Cod but is filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina, which is a hotspot for teen TV — iconic series Dawson's Creek, One Tree Hill, and the more recent show Outer Banks were also filmed there. Jenny Han, who is both the creator of the show and the author of the books it's based on, has a cameo in each season — in Season 1, she appears at the deb ball, and in Season 2 she's a customer at the gas station. Keep your eyes peeled for her in Season 3. Taylor Swift features heavily on the soundtrack for The Summer I Turned Pretty, which is a nice full-circle detail, considering Jenny Han says she listened to Taylor's album Fearless on loop while writing the original books. Some of Belly's looks in Season 1 were directly inspired by Olivia Hussey as Juliet in the 1968 film version of Romeo and Juliet. Lola Tung went to high school with two of her co-stars — David Iacono, who plays one of her love interests, Cam, and Sean Kaufman, who plays her brother, Steven. The three of them attended LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. The cast seems to have as much fun on set as their characters do — between filming, they do things like play baseball, play chess, game, go on picnics, and have pillow fights. Although they do have tense moments too — Chris revealed Gavin Casalegno, who plays Jeremiah, didn't talk to him after he went "too far" filming a Season 2 scene where Conrad is mean to Jeremiah and Belly. Chris apologized and made up with Gavin. Gavin credits spending all his time at the beach playing beach volleyball and swimming in the ocean with giving him such incredible curls. Jenny Han says she drew on the movie Beaches for inspiration for the platonic soul mates story of Susannah and Laurel. Laurel's memoir being named It's Not Summer Without You is not only an emotional tribute to Susannah, it's a nod to the title of the second book in Jenny Han's original series. There's a small moment in a Season 2 flashback where Laurel knocks over letters Susannah is writing to her sons — foreshadowing a mix-up with them that is a major plot point in book 3 and, presumably, Season 3. Season 2 had all female directors across its eight episodes. Zoe Cassavetes directed Episodes 1 and 2, Isabel Sandoval directed Episodes 3 and 4, Sophia Takal directed Episodes 5 and 6, and Megan Griffiths (pictured above) directed Episodes 7 and 8. In the final episode of Season 2, both Belly and Conrad are bathed in warm light in the motel, while Jeremiah is in the cool lighting — suggesting Belly's heart is ultimately still with Conrad. The Season 3 teaser poster visually references the movie Sabrina. The characters actually go to see Sabrina at the drive-in in Season 1. Like The Summer I Turned Pretty, it's about an "ugly ducking" who gets a glow-up and is pursued by two rich brothers she's grown up with. Many fans believe the poster is a hint that Belly will definitely choose Conrad in the show, like Sabrina chooses Linus (Humphrey Bogart's character). Are you Team Bonrad or Team Jelly? Share in the comments below! Check out more AAPI-centered content by exploring how BuzzFeed celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Of course, the content doesn't end after May. Follow BuzzFeed's A*Pop on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to keep up with our latest AAPI content year-round.
Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
The Summer I Turned Pretty S3: Makers warn ‘heartbreaking' finale as Belly Conrad's story diverges from the Book
The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3, which is also going to be the franchise finale, might not turn out as expected. If you have read the original Jenny Han novel and are rooting for a happy ending for Belly and Conrad, the makers seem to be preparing for an emotional finale instead. While it's not certain whether the finale will side with Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah, there's going to be heartbreak, and everyone involved knows it. The show stars Lola Tung (Belly), Gavin Casalegno (Jeremiah), and Christopher Briney (Conrad). A few days ago, a set video leaked where the cast was seen soaking in the sun, and when Belly and Conrad's eyes meet, he gives her a thumbs up. Fans took it as a sign that a happy ending is on the way, however, it was later revealed that the scene was shot after the finale wrapped and has nothing to do with the finale itself. Also read: The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 teaser: 5 subtle clues you might have missed hinting at Belly and Conrad's future The Amazon Prime Video show is based on Jenny Han's YA book trilogy. The first season premiered in 2022 and became an instant hit. Season 2, which dropped in 2023, was even bigger and ended with Belly breaking things off with Conrad and choosing his younger brother Jeremiah instead. Since then, the fandom has remained divided between the two brothers. Now, season 3 finally arrives on July 16, and the big question is: who will Belly choose this time? In the book, the female lead ends up with Conrad. But Jenny Han, in a recent interview with ET, warned fans not to assume anything beforehand. 'There are surprises. And there are things that aren't exactly like the books,' Han teases. The story stretched so long that the makers even debated splitting it into two parts, but ended up with showrunner Sarah Kucserka deciding to give us a supersized final season, 11 episodes. 'Three books, three seasons. It feels right to me,' she says. The cast, on the other hand, are enjoying watching fans online trying to guess what happens next. But they're all very tight-lipped about the ending, and even during interviews, they sidestep questions about the finale. 'You don't really know,' says Gavin with a smile. 'You have no clue,' adds Lola. Briney jokes, 'You haven't read the scripts!' All those smirks and mysteries are enough to give fans butterflies in their stomachs. But the biggest bombshell comes from Jenny Han, who isn't interested in giving readers the same ending twice. She wants fans to watch the show and feel that nervous excitement. 'That's an experience worth protecting,' she says. 'Whether they want me to or not.' The makers, however, never revealed whether the changes would impact the original storyline and ending. She knows the Conrad vs. Jeremiah debate is intense online, but in the end, the cast knows they can't make everyone happy. 'I have to please myself first, as a storyteller,' Han says. 'Even if people aren't happy, they know they're getting a good, quality story,' Lola added. The show picks up two years after season 2 ended. Earlier, the full trailer of The Summer I Turned Pretty was released, teasing Belly and Jeremiah's love story and happy dating life as they go back and forth between college and home, which feels lonely after the brothers' mom died. But Belly's presence keeps sunshine alive. The teaser in the last episode showed Conrad making his comeback, and just then, Taylor Swift's songs do enough to create excitement as the music changes from Daylight to Red, signifying Belly's inner feelings for Conrad as their eyes meet.
Buzz Feed
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
29 Best TV Shows To Watch In Summer 2025
There's a LOT — and I mean, A LOT — of great TV shows these days, so to help with your summer planning, I've rounded up 29 shows that are premiering or returning in late May to early August 2025: Wednesday Season 2 Jenna Ortega returns as Wednesday Addams in the second season of this hit Netflix series. The new season picks up with Wednesday returning to Nevermore Academy for another year, which, of course, won't be smooth sailing. Once again, Wednesday and her friends are plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery, with Wednesday being forced to confront old adversaries and more. And, after last season's viral Wednesday dance set to Lady Gaga's "Bloody Mary," the singer is scheduled to make an appearance in Season it returns: Part 1 on August 6 and Part 2 on Sept. 3 on Netflix Watch the teaser trailer below: The Bear Season 4 The Emmy Award-winning series returns with Season 4 this summer, as Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Syd (Ayo Edebiri), Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and the rest of the crew push forward with the restaurant. Determined to survive and not close down, they strive to take The Bear to the next level yet again. However, with challenges around every corner, they must adapt yet again as they strive for excellence. When it returns: June 25 on FX on Hulu Watch the trailer below: Ginny & Georgia Season 3 Ginny & Georgia Season 3 picks up after the explosive Season 2 finale cliffhanger, which saw Georgia (Brianne Howey) get arrested for murder shortly after her wedding. Now, the Millers are in the town's spotlight more than they've ever been before. With Georgia navigating her new reality, Ginny (Antonia Gentry) is also trying to figure out where she stands, and if it can really still be Ginny and Georgia against the it returns: June 5 on Netflix Watch the trailer below: The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 The final season of this beloved Jenny Han adaptation returns for one final summer of fun, romance, and more. Based on Han's third book in the trilogy, The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 begins with Belly (Lola Tung) in a long-term relationship with Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno). As they grow up and their lives start to get more complicated, Belly must decide if Jeremiah really is "the one," or if Conrad (Christopher Briney) still has her heart. The much-discussed love triangle all comes to a head this season as Belly makes her final decision on who she's meant to be it returns: July 16 on Prime Video Watch the teaser trailer below: The Gilded Age Season 3 Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, and more return when The Gilded Age kicks off its third season this June. Following the Opera War, the old guard is weakened, and the Russells are ready to take their place at the head of society. Bertha (Coon) sets her sights on a prize that could elevate the family to unimaginable heights, while George (Spector) risks everything on a risky idea that could revolutionize the railroad industry, but hurt him first. Meanwhile, across the street, the Brook house is thrown into chaos as Agnes (Baranski) refuses to accept Ada's (Nixon) new position as lady of the house. Yes, it's all delightful chaos when The Gilded Age returns, so get it returns: June 22 on HBO and HBO Max Watch the teaser trailer below: Outlander: Blood of my Blood A brand-new Outlander prequel series kicks off this summer, and it's something every Outlander fan is going to need to watch and swoon over. Trust me. Outlander: Blood of My Blood introduces Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire's (Caitríona Balfe) parents, as it follows these two couples, who fight against all odds to be together. As Julia (Hermione Corfield) and Henry (Jeremy Irvine) and Ellen (Harriet Slater) and Brian's (Jamie Roy) love stories unfold across time — from the battlefields of World War I to the Highlands of 18th century Scotland — Blood of My Blood explores how fate brings people together, while the world threatens to tear them apart. Starring: Jamie Roy, Harriet Slater, Hermione Corfield, Jeremy Irvine, and moreWhen it premieres: August 8 on Starz Watch the teaser trailer below: Sirens Sirens is a new limited series that follows Devon (Meghann Fahy), who thinks her sister Simone (Milly Alcock) has a really creepy relationship with her new boss, the mysterious and captivating Michaela (Julianne Moore). Michaela's cult-ish life of luxury lures Simone in, and Devon makes the decision it's time to help her sister and goes to her lavish island estate to get her sister back. However, Devon underestimates just how formidable an opponent Michaela can be. Starring: Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, Kevin Bacon, Glenn Howerton, Bill Camp, Felix Solis, and moreWhen it premieres: May 22 on Netflix Watch the trailer below: We Were Liars Based on the bestselling book by E. Lockhart, We Were Liars follows Cadence Sinclair Eastman (Emily Alyn Lind) and her tight-knit inner circle, nicknamed "The Liars," during every summer vacationing together at their grandfather's New England private island. While on the surface, the Sinclair family is known for their good looks, generational wealth, and their close bonds, after a life-altering accident, everyone seems to have something to Emily Alyn Lind, Joseph Zada, Esther MacGregor, Shubham Maheshwari, Mamie Gummer, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Candice King, David Morse, Rahul Kohli, and moreWhen it premieres: June 18 on Prime Video Watch the teaser trailer below: Squid Game Season 3 The third and final season of Squid Game kicks off this summer, picking up from the second season's devastating cliffhanger. This new season thrusts Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) back into the brutal heart of the games, as he's determined to dismantle them once and for all. Still haunted by the betrayal of his closest ally, Gi-hun faces new perils, including The Front Man (Lee Byung-hun). As Gi-hun plots to end the games, it'll take everything to try and stay one step ahead of The Front Man as he continues to plan his next it returns: June 27 on Netflix Watch the teaser trailer below: Ironheart Set after the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, this new MCU series follows Riri (Dominique Thorne), who returns to her hometown of Chicago, determined to leave her mark on the world. Her unique take on building iron suits is brilliant, but in pursuit of her ambitions, she suddenly finds herself wrapped up with the mysterious, but charming, Parker Robbins (Anthony Ramos), aka "The Hood."Starring: Dominique Thorne, Anthony Ramos, Lyric Ross, Alden Ehrenreich, Regan Aliyah, Manny Montana, Matthew Elam, Anji White, and moreWhen it premieres: June 25 on Disney+ Watch the trailer below: And Just Like That... Season 3 Our favorite NYC girls are back with Season 3 of And Just Like That... This new season is once again everything we love about Sex and the City, as Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), and Charlotte (Kristen Davis) continue to navigate life in New York in their 50s. And, it wouldn't be And Just Like That... without some amazing guest stars, with this season featuring Patti LuPone, Rosie O'Donnell, Rosemarie DeWitt, Logan Marshall-Green, Mehcad Brooks, Jonathan Cake, and it returns: May 29 on HBO Max Watch the trailer below: The Buccaneers Season 2 The TV show every Bridgerton fan should be watching, aka The Buccaneers, returns with Season 2 this June. The Buccaneers follows Nan (Kristine Froseth) and her friends in the 1870s, who have traveled to London in the midst of the debutante season in hopes of securing husbands and titles. Now, with Season 2, the girls are figuring out their places after the decisions they made last season. Nan is now Duchess of Tintagel, the most influential woman in the country. Conchita (Alisha Boe) is Lady Brightlinsea, and Jinny (Imogen Waterhouse) is on every front page, wanted for the kidnapping of her unborn child. All of the girls are forced to grow up fast as they still wrestle with romance and much it returns: June 18 on Apple TV+ Alien: Earth Inspired by the beloved film franchise and created by Noah Hawley, Alien: Earth is set in 2120 and follows the USCSS Maginot, a deep space research vessel, which suddenly crash-lands on Earth. Now, "Wendy" (Sydney Chandler) and a group of ragtag tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet's greatest threat. What's important to know about "Wendy" is that she marks a new dawn in the race for immortality, as she's the first hybrid prototype, aka a new technological advancement that is a humanoid robot infused with human consciousness. Starring: Sydney Chandler, Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Samuel Blenkin, Babou Ceesay, Adrian Edmondson, David Rysdahl, Essie Davis, Lily Newmark, Erana James, Adarsh Gourav, Jonathan Ajayi, Kit Young, Diêm Camille, Moe Bar-El, Sandra Yi Sencindiver, and it premieres: August 12 on FX on Hulu Peacemaker Season 2 John Cena and the Peacemaker team are back with the second season of this hilarious and poignant superhero show. The new season follows Peacemaker (Cena) as he struggles to reconcile his past with his newfound sense of purpose. He continues to kick righteous evil-doer butt during his misguided quest for peace at any cost. The new season will also feature some guest stars who appear in James Gunn's upcoming Superman, like Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl and Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern. Peacemaker will also welcome new cast members Frank Grillo, David Denman, Sol Rodriguez, and Tim it returns: August 21 on HBO Max Watch the teaser trailer below: Overcompensating Created and starring Benito Skinner, Overcompensating follows Benny (Skinner), a closeted former football player and homecoming king, who goes to college and is ready to find himself and explore his sexuality. With some guidance from his older sister (Mary Beth Barone) and her popular boyfriend (Adam DiMarco), Benny and his new BFF Carmen (Wally Baram) juggle horrible hookups, fake IDs, parties, and everything that comes with being a college Benito Skinner, Wally Baram, Mary Beth Barone, Adam DiMarco, Rish Shah, Andrea Martin, Connie Britton, Kyle MacLachlan, Kaia Gerber, Julia Shiplett, Tommy Do, Alexandra Beaton, Claire Qute, Elias Azimi, Maddie Phillips, and moreWhen it premieres: May 15 on Prime Video Watch the trailer below: The Waterfront Created by Kevin Williamson, who is behind Scream, Dawson's Creek, The Vampire Diaries, and more, The Waterfront follows the Buckley family, who have ruled Havenport, North Carolina, for years, as they have dominated everything from the local fishing industry to the town's restaurant scene. Now, their empire is starting to crumble as patriarch Harlan (Holt McCallany) recovers from two heart attacks, and his wife Belle (Maria Bello) and son Cane (Jake Weary) venture into the deep end to try to keep everything afloat. As their attempts spiral out of control, they are forced to face their family's past, their personal demons, and Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, Jake Weary, Melissa Benoist, Rafael L. Silva, Humberly González, Danielle Campbell, Brady Hepner, and moreWhen it premieres: June 19 on Netflix The Better Sister Based on the book by Alafair Burke, this limited series follows Chloe (Jessica Biel), a high-profile media executive, who lives a picturesque life with her handsome lawyer husband Adam (Corey Stoll) and son (Maxwell Acee Donovan). Meanwhile, her estranged sister, Nicky (Elizabeth Banks), struggles to make ends meet and stay sober. When Adam is shockingly murdered, the main suspect causes the sisters to reunite as they try to untangle their complicated family history and discover the truth behind this sudden death. Starring: Jessica Biel, Elizabeth Banks, Corey Stoll, Kim Dickens, Maxwell Acee Donovan, Bobby Naderi, Gabriel Sloyer, Gloria Reuben, Matthew Modine, Lorraine Toussaint, and moreWhen it premieres: May 29 on Prime Video Watch the trailer below: Phineas and Ferb Season 5 There are 104 days of summer vacation, and the only way we would want to spend them is with Phineas (Vincent Martella) and Ferb (David Errigo Jr.). The beloved animated series returns with brand-new episodes this summer. Candace (Ashley Tisdale) is more determined than ever to bust her little brothers, while Perry (Dee Bradley Baker) continues to live his double life as Agent P and thwart the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz (Dan Povenmire).Starring: Vincent Martella, David Errigo Jr., Ashley Tisdale, Dan Povenmire, Aluson Stoner, Dee Bradley Baker, Caroline Rhea, Jeff "Swampy" Marsh, and moreWhen it premieres: June 5 on Disney Channel, next day on Disney+ Watch the trailer below: Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 The second season of this Nicole Kidman-led anthology series returns this summer. This time around, Nine Perfect Strangers will have nine new strangers coming together to undergo Masha's (Kidman) psychedelic therapy in the breathtaking Austrian Alps. While the path towards transformative betterment and happiness is laid out for the guests, the unconventional methods to reach their goals are wild while Masha is forced to also confront her past Nicole Kidman, Henry Golding, Lena Olin, Annie Murphy, Christine Baranski, Lucas Englander, King Princess, Murray Bartlett, Dolly de Leon, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Mark Strong, Aras Aydin, and moreWhen it premieres: May 21 on Hulu Watch the trailer below: Too Much Created by Lena Dunham and Luis Felber, Too Much follows Jessica (Megan Stalter), who is a New York workaholic in her mid-30s, and is reeling from a broken relationship she for sure thought would last forever. Unable to escape everything that reminds her of this past relationship, she decides to take a job in London and live a life of solitude. That's until she meets Felix (Will Sharpe), who is a series of red flags, but their connection is impossible to ignore. Starring: Meg Stalter, Will Sharpe, Michael Zegan, Janicza Bravo, Richard E. Grant, Rita Wilson, Naomi Watts, Andrew Rannells, Rhea Perlman, Emily Ratajkowski, Adwoa Aboah, and moreWhen it premieres: July 10 on Netflix Revival On one miraculous day in rural Wisconsin, the recently deceased suddenly come up from their graves. However, this isn't a zombie story because they appear and act just like they did when they were alive, only they've been recently "revived." Now, local officer and single mom Dana Cypress (Melanie Scrofano), who is at the center of a brutal muder mystery of her own, is left to make sense of this new chaos where everyone, alive or undead, is a suspect. Starring: Melanie Scrofano, Romy Weltman, David James Elliott, Andy McQueen, and it premieres: June 12 on SYFY Watch the trailer below: Smoke Inspired by true events, Smoke follows an arson investigator who begrudgingly teams up with a police detective as their race to stop two arsonists ignites a twisted game of secrets and suspicions. Starring: Taron Egerton, Jurnee Smollett, Rafe Spall, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Hannah Emily Anderson, Anna Chlumsky, Adina Porter, Greg Kinnear, John Leguizamo, and moreWhen it premieres: June 27 on Apple TV+ Countdown Created by NBC's Chicago show universe and CBS's FBI show universe executive producer Derek Haas, Countdown follows LAPD Det. Mark Meachum (Jensen Ackles), who is recruited to a secret task force after an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in broad daylight. Now, he's tasked with working alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement to investigate. However, the hunt for the killer soon uncovers a plot much more sinister than anyone could've Jensen Ackles, Eric Dane, Jessica Camacho, Violett Beane, Elliot Knight, Uli Latukefu, and moreWhen it premieres: June 25 on Prime Video Adults From executive producer Nick Kroll, Adults follows a group of twenty-something people in New York who are just trying to be good people, despite being neither "good" nor really adult people yet. When Samir (Malik Elassal) lets his friends crash together in his childhood home, they share meals, anxieties, and everything else as they navigate this era of their Malik Elassal, Lucy Freyer, Jack Innanen, Amita Rao, Owen Thiele, and moreWhen it premieres: May 28 on FX and Hulu Watch the trailer below: Stick Stick tells the story of Pryce Cahill (Owen Wilson), an ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago. After his marriage falls apart and he gets fired from his job at a sporting goods store, Pryce decides to hang his future on helping a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom named Santi (Peter Dager). Starring: Owen Wilson, Peter Dager, Marc Maron, Mariana Treviño, Lilli Kay, Judy Greer, Timothy Olyphant, and moreWhen it premieres: June 4 on Apple TV+ Watch the trailer below: Resident Alien Season 4 This beloved show returns with all-new episodes this summer, as the new season picks up with Harry (Alan Tudyk) and his baby, Bridget, stuck in prison on the Grey Moonbase, while a shape-shifting alien has taken over Henry's body on Earth. While Harry manages to escape prison and arrive back on Earth, he soon finds that he may not have what he needs to take his life back after all. When it returns: June 6 on SYFY and USA Watch the trailer below: Dept Q Dept Q follows DCI Carl Morck (Matthew Goode), who is a brilliant cop but a terrible colleague and he doesn't have a ton of friends at the Edinbrugh police department. After a shooting leaves a young PC dead and his partner paralyzed, Carl finds himself exiled to the basement as the only member of Department Q, a newly formed cold case unit. The department is a PR stunt, but more by accident than design, Carl starts to build a group he can trust. So, when the stone-cold trail of a prominent civil servant who disappeared several years ago starts to heat back up, Carl is back doing what he does best — rattling cages and refusing to take no for an Matthew Goode, Chloe Pirrie, Alexej Manvelov, Kelly Macdonald, Leah Byrne, and moreWhen it premieres: May 29 on Netflix Untamed This new mystery thriller follows National Parks Service special agent Kyle Turner (Eric Bana) and new ranger Naya Vasquez (Lily Santiago), who are suddenly brought together to investigate a mysterious death in Yosemite. As they dive deeper into the case, they also uncover secrets within the park and even their own Eric Bana, Sam Neill, Lily Santiago, Rosemary DeWitt, Wilson Bethel, and moreWhen it premieres: July 17 on Netflix And finally, Duster Created by LaToya Morgan and J.J. Abrams, Duster is set in 1972 and follows Nina Hayes (Rachel Hilson), the first Black female FBI agent, who suddenly takes on a post in Phoenix. While there, she recruits Jim Ellis (Josh Holloway), a getaway driver, in a bold effort to take down a crime syndicate. Starring: Josh Holloway, Rachel Hilson, Keith David, Sydney Elisabeth, Greg Grunberg, Camille Guaty, Asivak Koostachin, Adriana Aluna Martinez, Benjamin Charles Watson, and moreWhen it premieres: May 15 on HBO Max Watch the trailer below: We can't fit everything into one post, so which shows are YOU most excited for this summer? Tell us in the comments below!
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
See The New 'We'll Always Have Summer' Book Cover Before 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3 Premieres
The Summer I Turned Pretty just became the second TV show I've ever watched all the way through more than once. The coastal vibes, the beach, the Team Conrad vs. Jeremiah of it all — this teen drama is simply one of the best shows on TV right now, period. While we wait for season 3 to hit Prime Video July 16, why not add the The Summer I Turned Pretty books to your beach read list? Spoilers for the series below! Nothing is more important to Belly than her summers, and the people in them. Every June, her family whisks her away to Cousins Beach to join Susannah, plus Conrad and Jeremiah, at their beach house. Conrad and Jeremiah have always been there, but this one amazing, awful summer, everything changes. Buy now , Summer will never be the same again, and Belly doesn't know what to do. After Susannah received devastating news, Belly started wishing it would be winter forever. But when Jeremiah tells her that Conrad's disappeared, Belly decides to do whatever it takes to make everything right again. Buy now , Jeremiah and Belly have been together for two years, but she's still not 100 percent sure he's her soulmate. Conrad has never forgiven himself for letting her go, and when he learns that Belly and Jeremiah are engaged, he decides to tell her how he really feels, even if it means breaking his own heart. Buy now , So far, The Summer I Turned Pretty season 1 and 2 have been based on book 1 and 2. It looks like season 3 will also follow book 3 but if you ask me, the series could live beyond season 3. Hopefully those are true! Belly ends up with Conrad in We'll Always Have Summer. The book ends with the couple's wedding! Check out 5 Details From Ending That Reveal Who Belly Ends Up With In Season 3 for our speculation on where the show is going 👀. Tag us with all your book thoughts on ! Brit + Co may at times use affiliate links to promote products sold by others, but always offers genuine editorial recommendations. This post has been updated.
Express Tribune
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Here's why 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' is saying goodbye after season 3
Prime Video's The Summer I Turned Pretty is gearing up for a highly anticipated return with season 3, which will also mark the end of the fan-favorite series. Based on Jenny Han's beloved novel trilogy, the show follows Belly Conklin as she navigates the tangled emotions of love, friendship, and family during her yearly stays at Cousins Beach with brothers Conrad and Jeremiah. Season 1 introduced the charm and drama of Belly's coming-of-age story, capturing her evolving feelings for the Fisher brothers. Season 2, adapted from It's Not Summer Without You, dove deeper into heartbreak, family tragedy, and emotional conflicts as the group grappled with Susannah's illness. Season 3, which is based on the final book, We'll Always Have Summer, is expected to bring closure to Belly's love triangle and the bittersweet end of her childhood summers. Though the show has been wildly successful since its debut, Prime Video confirmed that season 3 will be its last. The decision to end the series after three seasons reflects a commitment to staying true to Jenny Han's original trilogy. Attempting a fourth season without source material 'has the potential to drag out the story longer than necessary and severely hurt the themes of growing up, friendship, family, and romance.' Viewers might also find an added season 'unnecessary and unfaithful to the original plot,' ultimately weakening the emotional impact the story has built across its three parts. Season 3 premieres July 16, 2025, and promises to give fans a heartfelt conclusion to the story that's defined a generation of summer love.
