The end of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” feels like the end of an era for fans who have been following these amazing summers tangled
with love triangles, family drama and heartfelt moments.

Adapted from Jenny Han’s beloved novels, this series starring Lola Tung as Belly, Christopher Briney as Conrad, and Gavin Casalegno as Jeremiah, has brought the books to life in a way that few adaptations ever manage.

This show follows Belly’s journey, a girl whose summers at Cousins Beach always have been filled with laughter, traditions and the comfort of family friends. But, as she grows older, those dreamy summers evolve into a time of self discovery, where she starts to see Conrad and Jeremiah, the brothers she has known forever, into a new light. Over the seasons, Belly’s heart is

is torn in different directions, and the series captures her journey through love, friendship, family while showing how these relationships
shape who she’s becoming.

What makes “The Summer I Turned Pretty” so entertaining is how perfectly Jenny Han’s direction brings her own books to life. The
series stays true to the heart of the story while adding extra storylines that viewers didn’t know they needed. Her characters feel real,
relatable and full of emotional depth. Han proves herself to be a mastermind by dropping subtle easter eggs for fans and pairing the
perfect soundtrack with every scene, making each episode captivating for all ages.

Another highlight is the casting. The chemistry between Lola, Christopher and Gavin was magnetic, making the romantic tension and heartfelt feel authentic. Fans have fallen just as hard for the show and have gone viral on social media with viewers sharing how emotionally invested they have become in the characters’ lives, often joking that they have to remind themselves that these are just
characters, not real people.

The only downside of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” is that throughout the seasons, the episodes came out weekly instead of all at
once.

These days, that seems to be the new norm for a lot of streaming shows, and it can be frustrating for fans who prefer to binge the entire season in a few days and immerse themselves in the story. Waiting week after week after each cliffhanger finale can be exciting, but also agonizing because at some point it makes you lose interest in the whole show.

Some viewers try to wait until the full season is available before watching, but in today’s social media world, it’s impossible to
avoid spoilers as they appear everywhere. This format builds suspense, but it also takes away from fully experiencing the story after
waiting two years for this final season.

In the end, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” is more than just a story about summer love or coming of age drama, it’s about growing
up, learning who you are and cherishing the people around you. Watching Belly navigate her feelings for Conrad and Jeremiah, and
seeing how much all of her relationships grow and shift makes the story real and relatable for all ages.

Sure, waiting week by week for episodes have been frustrating, but it also gave fans more time to say goodbye to Cousins Beach and
these characters that have been part of our lives the past three years.

As this final season comes to an end, it’s hard not to feel nostalgic and a little emotional for a show that made us laugh, cry and see
summers in a different way