The third and final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty is finally here. It promises to wrap up Belly Conklin's story with the Fisher brothers. The Prime Video series is based on Jenny Han's popular novel trilogy and has captured viewers' hearts with its stories of first love, heartbreak, and growing up in the beautiful Cousins Beach. As the story comes to an end, viewers are excited to see how Belly's love triangle with Conrad and Jeremiah ends and what new problems the characters will face.
When Season 3 Comes Out and How to Watch
The first two episodes of The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 came out on Wednesday, July 16. Every Wednesday at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT, a new episode will come out until the series finale on September 17, 2025. The tale will have more room to grow throughout the 11 episodes of the season.
You can only watch The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 on Prime Video. You need an Amazon Prime membership or a separate Prime Video subscription to get in.
What the Four-Year Time Jump Means
The time jump in Season 3 is longer than it was in the books, which is a big adjustment. The third novel jumps ahead two years, but the play jumps ahead four years. Belly finishes her junior year of college and Jeremiah finishes his senior year at Finch. Conrad is also well into his medical studies in California. This longer time jump makes things more serious for all the characters, since they have to deal with more adult decisions and duties.
Belly and Jeremiah are together at Finch University at the start of the series. But when Conrad comes back to Cousins Beach for Susannah's memorial garden dedication, he comes back into Belly's life. This reunion makes Belly think about her feelings for her first love again.
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Belly's Choice: The Love Triangle's Sad Ending
Belly's choice between her brothers Conrad and Jeremiah has always been the main tension in The Summer I Turned Pretty. Belly chose Jeremiah at the end of Season 2, and Season 3 starts with them in a serious relationship. But things get complicated quickly when Conrad comes back and their shared past brings up a lot of emotions.
Jeremiah's prior deeds, including when he hooked up with Lacie in Cabo while he thought he and Belly were on a break, are a big part of the plot in Season 3. This news has a big effect on Belly and leads to a big fight. Jeremiah asks Belly to marry him nonetheless, and she says yes, which sets the stage for a wedding.
Fans expect Belly to go through a lot of ups and downs as she deals with her engagement, her feelings for Conrad, and the pressure from her family, especially her mother Laurel, who may not agree with such a quick decision. Jenny Han has said that the end of the TV show will be "very satisfying."
Jenny Han said about TSITP Season 3, "It's a very satisfying ending." Get ready for an emotional ride, fans! #TheSummerITurnedPretty
Big Differences Between the Book and the Show in Season 3
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 is based on Jenny Han's third book, We'll Always Have Summer, but it makes a lot of alterations. The connection between Steven and Taylor changes a lot, even after the four-year time leap. Their romance isn't a big deal in the books, but the program has made it a big deal by making them go back and forth. Season 3 looks at how they are still involved, even cheating on their relationships.
Steven's automobile crash is another major difference; this is a storyline component that isn't in the books. People think this occasion will be a big emotional trigger that might bring Belly and Conrad closer together. Also, the program talks about Belly studying abroad in Paris earlier, and her parents, Laurel and John, get back together, which doesn't happen in the books.
Meet the Cast: Interviews and Behind-the-Scenes Information
The main cast comes back for the last season, with Lola Tung as Belly Conklin, Christopher Briney as Conrad Fisher, and Gavin Casalegno as Jeremiah Fisher. Jackie Chung plays Laurel Park again, who is Belly and Steven's mother. Rain Spencer plays Taylor again, while Sean Kaufman plays Steven.
Isabella Briggs and Kristen Connolly are new regulars for Season 3. They will be joined by Sofia Bryant, Lily Donoghue, Zoé de Grand'Maison, Emma Ishta, and Tanner Zagarino, who will be back for more episodes.
Jenny Han gave the cast members questionnaires to fill out over the four-year hiatus to help them better grasp their characters' connections. Some of these were "What side of the bed do you sleep on?" and "What's your pizza order?" The actors also went on scavenger hunts to get pictures to use as set dressing. This was done to make the characters' spaces feel more real.
Where to Film: Go to Cousins Beach in Real Life
Cousins Beach is a made-up place, however The Summer I Turned Pretty was filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina, which is beautiful, and the beaches around it. Many other plays have used Wilmington, which is commonly termed "Hollywood East," as a setting.
Some important places to film are:
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The Music of Cousins: Famous TSITP Soundtrack Scenes
The Summer I Turned Pretty's soundtrack has always been one of the best parts, with songs from well-known singers like Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Frank Ocean, and Billie Eilish. The music is very important for building the tone and making each scene feel more emotional.
The songs Belly picks typically reflect her thoughts and sentiments, from old favorites from the 2000s to new successes that are at the top of the charts. For example, Olivia Rodrigo's "drivers license" showed how Belly felt in a scene from Season 2, and Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide" made a sad moment between Belly and Conrad even more sad. The music is carefully chosen to assist people relate with the characters' journeys of love, sorrow, and personal growth.
Going Deeper: Themes of Growth, Grief, and First Love
The Summer I Turned Pretty is about more than just a love triangle. It also deals with a lot of other important subjects. Coming of age is a big element in the story as Belly goes from being a child to a young adult and learns to deal with new experiences and responsibilities. People are always talking about the changes in her body and mind.
The series also deals with love and heartbreak, showing how complicated young love can be and how these experiences help people learn more about themselves. Grief is another big element, especially after Susannah dies, which makes the characters grow up fast and deal with their pain.
The novel is mostly about the relationships between Belly, her mother Laurel, Steven, and the Fisher family. Family and friendship are very important to the story. The show shows how these relationships give each character support and stress, which affects their journey.
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Fan Theories and What You Can Expect from the End
Many fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty have come up with ideas about how Belly's narrative would end. At the start of Season 3, Belly gets engaged to Jeremiah, but a lot of people think the wedding might not materialize. Some people think that Belly might pick herself, while others think that Conrad will finally tell her how he feels.
Jeremiah's cheating and Steven's accident are likely to be big tipping events that could affect Belly's final choice. Some people think that Belly will call off the wedding, go to Paris, and then get back together with Conrad.
The people who made the show have also talked about how intense fans' conversations are. The show sent out a public service announcement telling people not to bully or use hate speech against the cast or other fans. They stressed a "ZERO tolerance policy." This shows how much fans care about the characters and their romantic relationships.
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The Future of the TSITP Universe: More Spinoffs?
As The Summer I Turned Pretty comes to the end of its three-season run, people are wondering if there will be any spinoffs. Jenny Han, the creator, has said that there are "no plans for a spinoff or anything at the moment," but she would be happy to go back to Cousins Beach if the "right idea came along."
Lola Tung, who plays Belly, said she would want to see a spinoff about Laurel and Susannah when they were younger. Christopher Briney, who plays Conrad, also said that a show like a sitcom about Laurel, Susannah, Adam, and Colin's college years would be fun. There are no formal plans for more productions, but the Summer I Turned Pretty universe could yet grow. Amazon officials have said they want to keep building on the show's success.
The last season will wrap up Belly's story and provide long-time fans a satisfying ending. It will also look at themes of growth, love, and the challenges of being a young adult.