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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'Jeremiah your time is up!!': The Summer I Turned Pretty fandom is NOT OKAY after Belly-Conrad's steamy moment
If you thought a tween love triangle couldn't possibly keep you restless and up all night, just refer to the very successful round of teen dramas that have defined generations' pop culture. Also just get on The Summer I Turned Pretty bandwagon if you're not already holding on for dear life. It'll give you all the thrills and chills you're probably craving IRL. Add to this the fact that the makers have made sure the fandom is half-passed out waiting for an episode per week to trickle in, instead of a deeply gratifying binge watch session and you have yourselves a masterpiece, even if the Oscar-sycophants clan don't see the slightest point of such trash tv. The Summer I Turned Pretty Fans are NOT OKAY and neither will Jeremiah Fisher be(Photos: X) The sixth episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty's third and final season aired on Wednesday this week and for anybody who thinks the show is trash television, just know the last ten minutes made sure the series entered smut category — and nobody is complaining (but they are all dry heaving). The seething chemistry between Lola Tung's Belly and Christopher Briney's Conrad needs no introduction but add to that the forbidden fruit angle with a casual 4-year spell of yearning on the latter's part, and what we have here is a train wreck everybody is rooting for with all they have. There was no kiss and barely much of physicality. But the bathroom lighting and Conrad's messy wet hair were paid actors. Lola and Chris' eyes did the rest dancing perfectly to Taylor Swift's False God whispering in the background, laced with Belly's heartbeat. That's it. Safe to say the fandom is DECEASED and the comment sections are proof. "JEREMIAH FISHER YOUR TIME IS UP, YOU'RE DONE! WELCOME HOME BELLYCONRAD CHEATERS!", "the SLUTTIEST thing a man can do ", "M BACK TO SAYING F**K THE WEEKLY EPISODES I NEED EPISODE 7 NOWWWWWWWWWWW", "the heartbeats, the tension, belly almost kissing conrad, belly then clutching her chest… oh i am UNWELL", "I just fell to my knees" and "i could never be an actress, i'd leave that set asking what we are" sum up the vibe. How this fandom will make it to next Wednesday we don't know — but we promise to keep you updated.
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
The Summer I Turned Pretty S3: Belly And Conrad's Almost Kiss To Peach Stand, Best 'Bonrad' Scenes
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 has fans gushing over Belly and Conrad's chemistry. The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3: Isabel 'Belly' Conklin will finally choose the love of her life between brothers Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher. However, true Jenny Han fans know that Belly and Conrad are 'endgame'. While the two had broken up and Belly has been dating Jeremiah for four years now, Conrad will likely soon get the love of her life back at the end of the third season. Jenny Han has not disappointed 'Bonrad' fans, as the third season is full of sweet and steamy 'Bonrad' scenes! Here are some of their best moments from this season: the heartbeats, the tension, belly almost kissing conrad, belly then clutching her chest… oh i am UNWELL #TheSummerITurnedPretty — anjana ❤️🔥 (@maybeitsanjana) August 13, 2025 In the latest episode, fans finally get the much-awaited surf injury scene. As Belly writes thank you notes for those who attended her bridal shower, Conrad returns to the beach house injured from his surf session. What follows is a book-accurate exchange between Belly and Conrad that has left fans wild! From Belly almost kissing Conrad, to Taylor Swift's False God playing in the background, Jenny Han has left fans gushing. Conrad Wipes Peach Juice Off Belly's Face The peach scene had me giggling, kicking my feet and screaming at my TV 🍑🔥 📸: 'The Summer I Turned Pretty"/Prime Video — Page Six (@PageSix) August 7, 2025 In the fifth episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty, Jenny Han finally gave fans Conrad's POV. After Conrad helps Belly shop for her wedding, the two spot a peach cart on their way home. When Belly bites into the peaches, the fruit's juice drips on her face and hands. Conrad couldn't help but wipe it off Belly using his white T-shirt. Talk about romance done right! Conrad Gets Vulnerable With Belly conrad saying he always struggled with looking weak in front of belly and still deciding to confide in her and tell her he got fired is such a huge moment of growth for him that's gone so overlooked. this is an incredibly big deal for him—to let her see his failure.— bren | tsitp s3 🍓 (@itbgal) August 10, 2025 Conrad Fisher is known for being mostly stoic in front of his family. As Belly would put it, he has a 'hero complex" from always being held to a higher standard. As such, when he finally decided to get vulnerable in front of his loved ones, he chose Belly to be the first person to know that he had been fired from his job. This also gave him the willpower to open up to Adam and Jeremiah in the sixth episode. Conrad-Belly Flashbacks the way belly looks at conrad in the flashback scene ☹️☹️☹️☹️ — ???????????? misses livbrina:( (@snoopysbillie) August 13, 2025 The flashbacks this season have been 'insane', as fans put it. One such flashback featured a steamy sex scene with Belly and Conrad, from right before they broke up. Many Bonrad fans noted how Conrad called Belly 'perfect' and looked at her with a loving gaze. Some also felt this was the context needed for Conrad's 'I thought you knew' scene. Another flashback featured how a young Belly called out to Conrad for help when she had trouble with her bicycle. Conrad Sees Belly Cry, Stays Back In Cousins Can we talk abt how Conrad had a whole flight to catch and canceled it? baked belly dirt bombs from scratch bc he knew they were her fav while jere just bought cake for her bday 😭 He saw her sobbing & did what he knew would make her feel FISHER THE MAN YOU ARE! — nina ∞ ☼｡???? (@infinitehrs) July 30, 2025 A heartwarming moment from earlier in the season was when Conrad secretly saw Belly cry in her room at the beach house. He understood how overwhelmed and alone she felt during the wedding planning, and cancelled his plan to return to California. He not only stayed back but also backed her favourite dessert without making any fuss about it. Belly and Conrad embrace, highlighting the romantic tension between the characters. From Belly sharing her birthday wine with Conrad to him being mistaken for the groom, this season is filled with heartwarming 'Bonrad' moments. Scenes in which Conrad wants to solve Belly's problems, including getting Laurel to reunite with her daughter, are seen as proof of their bond. view comments First Published: August 13, 2025, 21:06 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Author Jenny Han talks directorial debut and whether she is Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah
Jenny Han, author of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" trilogy, has officially stepped into her director era. The credits to one episode of Prime Video's hottest summer shows read like a creative mic drop: "Directed by: Jenny Han. Teleplay by: Jenny Han. Created by: Jenny Han. Based on the novel by: Jenny Han. Executive Producer: Jenny Han." "It was really funny," Han says, reflecting on Episode 5 of Season 3, titled "Last Dance." "I think it was during post and we were all laughing. But you know what? You've got to take up space for the work that you do." 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' warns fandom to keep itself in check this summer For those who don't watch "The Summer I Turned Pretty" and have avoided the corners of TikTok besotted with Conrad or Jeremiah, the show is a coming-of-age romance that follows Isabel "Belly" Conklin to a summer beach home where she finds first love, heartbreak and self-discovery while caught in a love triangle with two brothers. Han wrote the trilogy published in 2009, 2010 and 2011 while listening to Taylor Swift's album "Fearless." And the megastar's marketing team, Taylor Nation, posts about the show annually on social media. The show has featured "False God," "The Way I Loved You," "This Love," "Last Kiss," "Hey Stephen," "Invisible String," "Sweet Nothing," "Delicate," "Snow on the Beach," "Bigger Than the Whole Sky," "Exile" and "You're Losing Me." Director's cut Clad in a pink and white tweed dress with silver-studded straps, the author says the Aug. 6 episode marked the first − and only − time she directed on the series. But when asked if she'll direct again, she replies, "I would love to." Han also writes the screenplays, produces and pops up in the occasional cameo. In Season 1, Han donned a red dress at the debutante ball. In Season 2, she bought wine at a gas station. As for this season, she teases: "I do have a cameo, except it's just my voice. I don't think anyone's going to figure this one out. I myself was like, 'Is that me?'" So why did she pick Episode 5 to direct? Well, because of the peaches. "The peaches scene was one that people had been waiting for the whole show to see," Han says of the sexually charged moment between Conrad and Belly at a roadside fruit stand. "I wanted to treat it really carefully," she says. The other reason is because fans finally get a glimpse into Conrad's mind. Actor Christopher Briney narrates the older brother's inner monologue. "We haven't really been able to fully understand what he's thinking until now," Han says. She hired a professional artist to help her storyboard the entire episode. "Even though I had written it and read it a million times, there was something new I was finding on the page every single time I looked at the script," she says. "New thoughts that I was having, like, 'Oh, maybe I'll do this or that.' And I think that made it feel very exciting and fresh for me, like its own sort of creative wellspring." But even meticulous planning couldn't predict when wildflowers would bloom. "With the peaches scene, we had to reschedule three times," she says. "They still hadn't bloomed yet, so we kept coming back and checking on them, and it was like a dirt patch. But finally at go time, they were blooming perfectly." Conrad or Jeremiah? How 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' books end Two blockbuster franchises Han, 44, is no stranger to storytelling success. She also wrote the wildly popular series "To All the Boys I've Loved Before," which spawned its own blockbuster Netflix adaptations. While none of Swift's songs appeared in the "To All the Boys" films, Han wrote a letter to the Eras Tour singer requesting to use a track for "The Summer I Turned Pretty." Swift has delivered year after year. "Her team is awesome," Han says. "We've been so lucky to have her music on the show every season. And that's the biggest gift of all. It's a gift to me as a fan, but it's also a gift to the original book readers and all the people who are fans of the show." Pretty timeless Han's writing remains the beating heart of the series, drawing in fans young and old. "People watch it with their grandpas, people watch it with their wives or their daughters," she says. "I've heard from guys who felt Conrad's anxiety really resonated with them. And also losing a parent I think is very universal." There's something indelible about how the series connects with millennial women, those who first read the books as teens and now watch them as adults. "The fact they're still here and they're still really resonating with the story is so special to me," Han says. How did Han think of Belly? One enduring mystery among fans is how the main character got her name. "I was a nanny at the time and the girl that I was babysitting for had a friend named Isabel, I think," Han says. "And I believe people called her Belly. They were really young when she had that nickname, and I thought it was very cute." Han says Belly's best friend, Taylor, is not named after Swift. Is Jenny Han writing a new novel? Amid the success, one lingering question remains: Is Han working on a new manuscript? "I would love to be able to sit down and write a new book," she says, acknowledging she hasn't written an unreleased novel. At least, not yet. "It's just a very different headspace to be in," she says, adding that her time and energy has been fully consumed by the drama at Cousins Beach. And if you're wondering what team Han is on − Jeremiah or Conrad − she's diplomatic. "I think all the characters are dear to me, so I really couldn't pick favorites," she says. "Team Belly, for sure."
Express Tribune
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Lola Tung recalls near faint moment at Taylor Swift concert
Lola Tung, star of The Summer I Turned Pretty, shared that she nearly fainted when Taylor Swift acknowledged her during a 2023 Eras Tour concert. In a July 15 appearance on The Tonight Show, Tung recalled watching Swift perform 'False God' from her front-row seat. 'We were right by the stage when she played 'False God,'' Tung said. 'She looked at us, and she kind of waved and was like, 'I love you guys.' I nearly passed out. It was great.' Tung attended the concert with author Jenny Han, whose bestselling book series inspired the Prime Video adaptation. She described the concert as a magical experience and noted it was her first time seeing Swift live. Swift's music plays a key role in the show's storytelling. Songs such as 'False God,' 'Back to December (Taylor's Version),' and 'August' are featured in the upcoming third season of the series. Tung said the music adds a 'beautiful and cinematic' layer to the narrative. The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 is expected to be the final season, continuing the story of Belly Conklin's summers, relationships, and personal growth.
