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Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is Christopher Briney's girlfriend Isabel Machado ‘controlling' him? The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 fans call out red flags
As The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 picks up momentum, fans aren't just talking about Team Conrad vs. Team Jeremiah; they're delving into the cast's love lives, and apparently, Christopher Briney's real-life romance with long-time girlfriend Isabel Machado is under the radar. The new season dropped on Prime Video last week, but instead of just swooning over Belly and the Fisher boys, the internet is busy decoding whether Chris's love life is a little too involved in the spotlight. The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 is back! The new season brings back our favourite triangle of tension: Lola Tung (Belly), Gavin Casalegno (Jeremiah), and Christopher Briney (Conrad). Since its July 16 premiere, fans have been keeping busy decoding every Easter egg, as they predict Belly's future. But off-screen, the drama's getting real too, and it has nothing to do with Cousins Beach. Christopher Briney & Isabel Machado: Cute couple or red carpet regulars? Chris and Isabel have been together for years, and honestly, they're pretty adorable. But fans have started raising eyebrows over how frequently Isabel pops up at press events and how often Chris brings her up unprompted. Sweet? Sure. But some say it's starting to overshadow the show itself. Why does the internet think their vibe is giving red flags? Let's break it down. At a recent promo event for The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3, the cast was asked about their favourite Taylor Swift songs. Gavin and Lola gave fun, casual answers. Chris? He said, 'My girlfriend says 'Sparks Fly' reminds her of us, so that's my pick.' Romantic? Maybe. But fans felt it was just another example of him turning every convo into a relationship moment. Flashback to last season: While the rest of the cast bonded and hyped up the show, Chris was spotted glued to Isabel—like, cuddled-up-on-the-sidelines glued. People thought it was a weird move for a show built entirely on romantic tension. And then there's Sean Kaufman, aka Steven, who's also in a relationship IRL but still has full chemistry with Rain Spencer (Taylor). One viral video pointed that out—and also mentioned how Isabel allegedly insists on attending every premiere. That, plus Chris name-dropping her on loop, led to some fans calling the relationship 'low-key controlling.' One Instagram user wrote, 'It's giving codependency. He's a brilliant actor with a huge future—but this kind of attachment could hold him back.' Another added, 'Premieres are for the cast. Why is she inserted into every interaction?' "Hopefully, and maybe it's not toxic, but I do agree it's a bit too much. The most favourite, lovable couple currently is Zendaya and Tom; they barely invade each other's premieres considering Zendaya co-stars with an ex and plays characters like in Challengers, and Tom is very supportive. To be this kind of obsessed says more about trust; it's how I'd act if I'd broken trust differently, like Tom and Zendaya, the power couple," a third wrote. But Briney's fans? They're not having it Not everyone's buying the toxicity narrative. In fact, Chris's fans are standing ten toes down for him. 'He's loyal, respectful, and in love—and that's toxic now?' one person commented. Another chimed in, 'In today's world, a guy who sets boundaries and still adores his girl? That's rare. Y'all need to relax.' It's clear that while the internet might be split, Briney's fanbase isn't going anywhere. The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 episode 3, is dropping soon! The two-part premiere already hinted at a possible Jeremiah-Belly wedding—and let's just say, Team Bonrad isn't taking it well. But let's be honest, with Belly, can we ever rule out a last-minute change of heart? Episode 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 drops on July 23!
UAE Moments
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
The Summer I Turned Pretty Characters Matching Your Zodiac
Season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty brings back all the familiar faces from Cousins Beach, each with their dynamic personalities, strengths, and flaws. Whether you're emotionally deep like Conrad or bold like Taylor, there's a character that aligns with your zodiac sign. Read on to find out who your star sign pairs with from the latest season's cast. Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19): Taylor Jewel Aries are confident, energetic, and not afraid to speak their minds, just like Taylor. She's fiercely loyal, stands up for her friends, and always adds a bit of flair wherever she goes. Taylor's bold personality and impulsive nature scream Aries energy. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20): Laurel Park Grounded and dependable, Taurus signs thrive on routine, loyalty, and deep emotional bonds. Laurel embodies these traits as a steadying presence for Belly. Her pragmatic yet nurturing nature is exactly what defines a Taurus. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 20): Steven Conklin Witty, curious, and sociable, Steven fits perfectly with the Gemini vibe. He's smart, sharp-tongued, and always in the middle of the drama—but never without charm. Geminis, like Steven, are adaptable and love to keep things interesting. Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22): Belly Conklin Deeply emotional and intuitive, Cancer signs will find a kindred spirit in Belly. She leads with her heart and often struggles between logic and emotion. Her vulnerability and romantic idealism perfectly align with this water sign. Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 22): Anika Leos love the spotlight and radiate charisma, just like Anika. Stylish, attention-grabbing, and confident in her skin, Anika never goes unnoticed. Her charm and flair make her a quintessential Leo. Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22): Lucinda Jewel Virgos are detail-oriented, thoughtful, and tend to be perfectionists. Lucinda, Taylor's mom, is elegant, composed, and always thinking five steps ahead. Her grounded energy and wisdom reflect the classic traits of a Virgo. Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22): Jeremiah Fisher Charming, peace-loving, and romantic, Libras always want everyone to get along. Jeremiah is a true Libra—friendly, affectionate, and the emotional bridge in most conflicts. His constant effort to keep harmony is peak Libra behavior. Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21): Conrad Fisher Mysterious, intense, and emotionally deep, Scorpios will find themselves in Conrad. He's guarded, passionate, and fiercely loyal, even if he struggles to show it. Like a Scorpio, Conrad's depth isn't always visible, but it runs strong. Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21): Lacie Barone Adventurous and open-minded, Sagittarians seek truth and freedom. Lacie is fun, free-spirited, and always pushing boundaries—whether it's with friends or ideas. She's optimistic and unapologetically herself. Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19): Agnes Capricorns are ambitious, responsible, and tough as nails. Agnes, with her no-nonsense attitude and practical approach, is a great match for this earth sign. She's someone you can count on to keep it together when things fall apart. Whether you're a passionate Aries like Taylor or an introspective Cancer like Belly, The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 has a character for every zodiac. These personalities reflect the emotional highs and lows of growing up, falling in love, and finding yourself.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Faces 1 Big Dilemma In Its New Season
We're deep into the 'magical months between June and August,' which can only mean one thing: It's finally time to return to Cousins Beach for the third and final season of Prime Video's hotly anticipated 'The Summer I Turned Pretty.' The teen TV series is based on Jenny Han's bestselling YA series of the same name, and it depicts the coming-of-age journey of a girl named Belly (Lola Tung) who has spent every summer of her life at the beach house of her mom's best friend, Susannah Fisher (Rachel Blanchard). The series starts the summer Belly turns 16 and begins to 'bloom.' That summer, she also becomes caught in a love triangle with Susannah's boys: Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno). Conrad is the boy Belly has always loved who finally wants her, and Jeremiah is Belly's best friend, who actually lets her love him. Their heated love triangle perfectly conjures the adolescent feelings of falling in love for the first time and pining for someone you're not supposed to want. The intensity of the emotionally charged moments that Belly shares with both boys has led fans to proclaim fierce loyalties to Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah, and has also spawned countless TikTok videos. It's this nostalgic yet timely take on growing up that has catapulted 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' from a Gen Z teen drama to a hit show with a multigenerational audience, resonating especially with millennials. During the second season, Belly is finally forced to make a decision between Conrad and Jeremiah. Spoiler alert: She chooses Jeremiah, and after two long years, the show has finally returned for its last 11 episodes to show how that decision will play out over time. While the books, which were originally published between 2009 and 2011, have been updated to take place in today's world, the show's largest plot points have historically been faithful to the trilogy, and each season has covered the storylines of each book. That means Season 3 was expected to pick up with Belly at college, and it does. The first two episodes, 'Last Season' and 'Last Christmas,' dropped Wednesday. 'Last Season' begins with Belly driving to Finch University for her first semester of college. Instead of summer, she's looking forward to the school year because she'll finally be at the same place as her soul mate, Jeremiah, whom she wants 'for all seasons, not just summer.' True to this sentiment, the first two episodes dive into what 'all seasons' looks like. Time jumps ahead to the end of Belly's junior year of college. Jeremiah is about to graduate, and they are finally supposed to reunite with Conrad at the dedication ceremony for Susannah's memorial garden. Conrad has been across the country finishing his first year at Stanford Medical School. Fans, especially those on Team Conrad, who are looking forward to those Cousin Beach moments at the summer house may be disappointed by how much space the show gives Belly and Jeremiah at college. Two episodes seem like a lot when there are only 11 left. Fans on Team Jeremiah may also be disappointed that there weren't more flashbacks to the development of his relationship with Belly before she joined him at Finch. However, for fans who've read the book, it's clear that these episodes are being used to tee up the major storylines of the trilogy while changing aspects that seem irrelevant or could unintentionally evoke the culture wars of today. The time lag between the books and show has given Han, who is a showrunner for the series, the unique opportunity to modernize and depoliticize her original storylines in a way that feels like Taylor Swift rewriting the lyrics of 'Better Than Revenge' for the 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)' album to avoid slut-shaming. For example, in the third book, 'We'll Always Have Summer,' Belly is still a virgin. Today, this could be construed as supporting purity culture, which is likely why the show negates the virginity issue entirely. Belly has sex with Conrad in Season 2 and is in bed with Jeremiah in the opening minutes of Season 3. Similarly, Han creates a context for Belly and Jeremiah's engagement that is more nuanced so as not to tread into conservative discourse. There are also smaller changes that alter the tone of the original novel. For example, in the book, Belly worries about gaining the 'freshman 15,' but there is no mention of her weight in the show. The exclusion of this minor subplot feels like an intentional choice that makes the show more body-positive than the book. Other small changes to the story are used to create more Easter eggs for the show's eagle-eyed fans and heighten the emotions of the love triangle. One such moment that has already become a fan-favorite online occurs during a sentimental flashback to Belly's accidental run-in with Conrad at Christmas when he leaves an incomplete crossword puzzle for her. The unexpected note and erased letters are sure to have Team Conrad swooning. this is the most brilliant thing jenny han has ever done. not only did she shout out p.s. i still love you, but conrad clearly erasing the word "still" and belly filling it back in. this is exceptional writing. # — bree ❀ tsitp spoilers (@chappellofliv) July 16, 2025 However, no matter how big or small, none of these changes alter the three main characters' paths — at least, not yet. Without spoiling anything, the biggest impacts to the plot occur in the storylines that have been expanded for Belly's best friend, Taylor (Rain Spencer), and her brother, Steven (Sean Kaufman). Taylor is at Finch with Belly and Jeremiah, and Steven is working for Conrad and Jeremiah's dad, Adam (Tom Everett Scott). Belly and Seven's mom, Laurel (Jackie Chung) and dad, John (Colin Ferguson), are also given the beginning of their own storyline. Overall, if these episodes can be trusted as a good indicator of what's to come, it looks like this season is going to stick pretty closely to the books to maintain the essence of Belly's story even though it's expanding the storylines of the secondary characters. However, this execution may feel less perfect than the series' first two seasons. Based on the first two episodes, the show is going to have the same problem that all teen shows eventually encounter: the college years. How does a coming-of-age story transition from the universal angst of the teen years into the almost-adult years of one's early 20s without losing the nostalgic elements that made the original high school seasons so great? For 'The Summer I Turned Pretty,' I think the answer lies in the summer house. In the same way that summer ties many of us to the most carefree days of our youth, I'm hopeful that next week's episode will take us back to Cousins Beach and the elements of the show that make it shine. But, at the same time, I wonder if the storyline has the stamina for nine more weeks of weekly releases. Because it's an adaptation that some fans have spent more than a decade waiting to see onscreen, will every episode feel like a disappointment when it's only giving pieces of an anticipated whole? Is the plot going to be different enough to keep viewers engaged on both sides of Team Jeremiah and Team Conrad? Will the show be able to use summer magic to solve the 20s problem that bogs down most teen shows? Only two months will tell. Episodes of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' will drop weekly on Wednesdays on Prime Video at 3 a.m. ET.
CNN
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
‘The Summer I Turned Pretty' is back and people are going to have some big feelings about it
There's a lot to unpack about third and final season of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' – and we don't just mean Belly's (Lola Tung) college duffle bag. Prime TV on Wednesday released the first two episodes of the summery, love triangle-laden series, which picks up after a four-year time jump to find Belly in her junior year at the fictional Finch College with her boyfriend Jeremiah Fisher (Gavin Casalegno). Meanwhile, his older brother and Belly's ex, Conrad (Christopher Briney), is studying to be a doctor at Stanford University. While Belly and Jeremiah are still very much going strong, viewers are instantly reminded that the love triangle between the two brothers and Belly is still, of course, very much a thing, but not the focus of the first two episodes. The drama in these first two episodes – which take place largely outside of Cousins Beach, other than a select few flashbacks – stems largely from the conflict between Jeremiah and Belly, after Belly learns that Jeremiah cheated on her during a spring break trip to Cabo. The entire situation was very Rachel Green and Ross Gellar – a 'we were on a break' scenario. Jeremiah thought they were broken up when he went to Cabo; Belly did not. It was safe to assume some polarizing plot developments would ignite the show's passionate fandom, given the series released a preemptive warning to its active online community of viewers, asking them to 'keep the conversation kind' in a statement posted to its official X page ahead of the Season 3 debut. The show provided its followers with some guidelines, writing that users who engage in hate speech, bullying, targeting cast or crew and harassing or doxxing other members of the community would be 'banned.' The post did not detail how the rules would be enforced. 'I think we see with a lot of these love-triangle stories, people want the leading girl to end up with someone,' Tung told Teen Vogue in an interview published last week. 'When people have an attachment to the characters, they want to see it come together at the end.' Tung continued, 'I'm so grateful that they care so much, but people get a little scary about it.' The strong feelings are likely to continue all season, especially given that the second episode ends with Jeremiah proposing to Belly – a scene that has caused much discussion among show viewers. It all happened under unsurprisingly dramatic circumstances. After breaking up over Jeremiah's infidelity, the pair were brought back together after Belly's brother Steven (Sean Kaufman) was hospitalized following a car accident. With a little nudge from her friend Taylor (Rain Spencer), Belly forgave Jeremiah, who had been at the hospital for support. During a walk outside the hospital, after Belly forgives Jeremiah and tells him never to hurt her like that again, for which he promises, Jeremiah proceeds to ask Belly if she will marry him. Without presenting her with a ring (it matters!)… Just moments after her brother finally woke up from a medically induced coma (what?)… And she said yes (Oy vey). Book readers knew this was coming, but it still probably felt just as cringe on screen as it did on paper. It's not that Jeremiah can't be forgiven for a mistake, it's that Belly deserves better. (Here's lookin' at you, team Conrad people.) After all, Jenny Han, the author of the books on which the series is based, herself told People magazine in an interview published Wednesday that, as far as she's concerned, it's 'debatable' whether or not what Jeremiah did was considered 'cheating or not.' That we care at all is the ultimate testament to how good of a job the actors are doing on this show. Big plot twists will invite big feelings, which are fine, as long as they're accompanied by civility in equal measure. New episodes of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3 will be available to stream on Wednesdays until the series finale on September 17.
CNN
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
‘The Summer I Turned Pretty' is back and people are going to have some big feelings about it
There's a lot to unpack about third and final season of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' – and we don't just mean Belly's (Lola Tung) college duffle bag. Prime TV on Wednesday released the first two episodes of the summery, love triangle-laden series, which picks up after a four-year time jump to find Belly in her junior year at the fictional Finch College with her boyfriend Jeremiah Fisher (Gavin Casalegno). Meanwhile, his older brother and Belly's ex, Conrad (Christopher Briney), is studying to be a doctor at Stanford University. While Belly and Jeremiah are still very much going strong, viewers are instantly reminded that the love triangle between the two brothers and Belly is still, of course, very much a thing, but not the focus of the first two episodes. The drama in these first two episodes – which take place largely outside of Cousins Beach, other than a select few flashbacks – stems largely from the conflict between Jeremiah and Belly, after Belly learns that Jeremiah cheated on her during a spring break trip to Cabo. The entire situation was very Rachel Green and Ross Gellar – a 'we were on a break' scenario. Jeremiah thought they were broken up when he went to Cabo; Belly did not. It was safe to assume some polarizing plot developments would ignite the show's passionate fandom, given the series released a preemptive warning to its active online community of viewers, asking them to 'keep the conversation kind' in a statement posted to its official X page ahead of the Season 3 debut. The show provided its followers with some guidelines, writing that users who engage in hate speech, bullying, targeting cast or crew and harassing or doxxing other members of the community would be 'banned.' The post did not detail how the rules would be enforced. 'I think we see with a lot of these love-triangle stories, people want the leading girl to end up with someone,' Tung told Teen Vogue in an interview published last week. 'When people have an attachment to the characters, they want to see it come together at the end.' Tung continued, 'I'm so grateful that they care so much, but people get a little scary about it.' The strong feelings are likely to continue all season, especially given that the second episode ends with Jeremiah proposing to Belly – a scene that has caused much discussion among show viewers. It all happened under unsurprisingly dramatic circumstances. After breaking up over Jeremiah's infidelity, the pair were brought back together after Belly's brother Steven (Sean Kaufman) was hospitalized following a car accident. With a little nudge from her friend Taylor (Rain Spencer), Belly forgave Jeremiah, who had been at the hospital for support. During a walk outside the hospital, after Belly forgives Jeremiah and tells him never to hurt her like that again, for which he promises, Jeremiah proceeds to ask Belly if she will marry him. Without presenting her with a ring (it matters!)… Just moments after her brother finally woke up from a medically induced coma (what?)… And she said yes (Oy vey). Book readers knew this was coming, but it still probably felt just as cringe on screen as it did on paper. It's not that Jeremiah can't be forgiven for a mistake, it's that Belly deserves better. (Here's lookin' at you, team Conrad people.) After all, Jenny Han, the author of the books on which the series is based, herself told People magazine in an interview published Wednesday that, as far as she's concerned, it's 'debatable' whether or not what Jeremiah did was considered 'cheating or not.' That we care at all is the ultimate testament to how good of a job the actors are doing on this show. Big plot twists will invite big feelings, which are fine, as long as they're accompanied by civility in equal measure. New episodes of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3 will be available to stream on Wednesdays until the series finale on September 17.
