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The Summer I Turned Pretty: Final Season Coming to Prime Video
The popular romantic drama, The Summer I Turned Pretty, is concluding its poignant story of youth and self-discovery with its
third and final season on Prime Video this year. This series, adapted from Jenny Han’s acclaimed young adult
novel trilogy, first captivated audiences in 2022, appealing to both longtime readers and new viewers alike.
The second season experienced a notable increase in viewership, exceeding the first season’s numbers by over double within three days of
its debut. Here’s a preview of what to expect from this concluding chapter.
Release Date Confirmed: When Will Season 3 Premiere?
The premiere date for The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 is set. It will be available to stream worldwide exclusively on Prime
Video starting Wednesday, July 16.
Prime Video has provided a tantalizing glimpse of the forthcoming season, unveiling a poster that highlights the complex central love
triangle. This follows the release of earlier promotional images.
Love Triangle Tease: Belly’s Choice
The promotional art depicts Belly Conklin (portrayed by Lola Tung) receiving a kiss on the cheek from Jeremiah Fisher (Gavin
Casalegno), as his brother Conrad (Christopher Briney) observes with a reserved expression. Belly appears delighted by the attention,
sparking considerable buzz among fans when the image was shared by Prime Video on Instagram.
Influencer Cat Quinn jokingly commented: “Why is he there [sic],” alluding to Jeremiah, while the Dunkin’ Doughnuts account playfully
remarked: “I feel like Belly when I can’t decide between matcha or iced coffee…”
Author and co-showrunner Jenny Han simply posted a heart wrapped in a yellow bow emoji.
Episode Count: What to Expect
The third season of The Summer I Turned Pretty will consist of 11 episodes, making it the lengthiest
season yet.
The initial season comprised seven episodes, while the second featured eight, suggesting that viewers can anticipate an abundance of drama
in this final installment.
Prime Video has not yet verified if it will release season three as a complete collection or adopt a weekly release schedule. An
official declaration is anticipated closer to the premiere date.
The premiere season was launched in its entirety, enabling viewers to engage in binge-watching, whereas the second season was distributed
over a period of five weeks, with the initial three episodes debuting concurrently and the remaining episodes progressively released to
audiences.
Returning Cast: Who’s Back for the Final Summer?
The primary cast will be returning, with Lola Tung reprising her role as Belly, who finds herself at a crossroads between the Fisher
brothers.
Christopher Briney will return as Conrad Fisher, and Gavin Casalegno will come back as Jeremiah Fisher.
Other anticipated returning actors include Rain Spencer as Belly’s close friend Taylor Madison Jewel, Colin Ferguson as John Conklin, Tom
Everett Scott as Adam Fisher, Jackie Chung as Laurel Park, and Sean Kaufman as Steven Conklin, amongst others.
What’s in Store: Plot Predictions for Season 3
Jenny Han and Sarah Kucserka will take on the roles of showrunners for this concluding season.
The acclaimed series is slated to proceed with its adaptation of the cherished novels, with season three widely expected to follow the
storyline of the concluding novel, “We’ll Always Have Summer,” released in 2011.
Viewers are eagerly anticipating the resolution of Belly’s romantic quandary and the ultimate conclusion of the saga.
Prime Video’s summary teases fans: “The Summer I Turned Pretty is a multigenerational drama that hinges on a love triangle
between one girl and two brothers, the ever-evolving relationship between mothers and their children, and the enduring power of strong
female friendship.
It is a coming-of-age story about first love, first heartbreak, and the magic of that one perfect summer.”
The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 premieres on Prime Video on July 16