After a hiatus since the release of Season 2, fans of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Season 3, which has commenced filming. Based on Jenny Han's beloved YA novel trilogy, the series has garnered a devoted following since its debut in 2022, impressing viewers with themes like first love, loss, and family dynamics against the backdrop of Cousins' idyllic summers.
High Stakes and Heartbreak
With the central characters—Belly, Steven, Conrad, and Jeremiah—navigating the complexities of adolescence and romance, the show has left audiences emotionally invested in their fates. From the heart-wrenching love triangle to the bittersweet moments of growing up, "The Summer I Turned Pretty" has resonated with viewers on a deeply personal level.
Fan Expectations for Season 3
As filming for Season 3 progresses, fans are buzzing with speculation about what lies ahead for the characters they have grown to love. As per a report by the entertainment platform Movieweb, here are some of the key elements fans are hoping to see in the upcoming season:
1. The Rise of Team Conrad
With the love triangle between Belly, Jeremiah, and Conrad reaching a significant moment in Season 2, fans are eager to see how the dynamics will evolve in Season 3. The prospect of a resurgence in Team Conrad's popularity has sparked excitement among viewers who hope to see Conrad emerge as a contender for Belly's affections.
2. An Entertaining Love Triangle
While the show may diverge from the source material, fans anticipate that unresolved tensions and lingering feelings will add depth to the love triangle subplot. Whether it's the fall of Team Jeremiah or the resurgence of Team Conrad, viewers are eager to see how the characters' relationships unfold.
3. A Wedding
As the series approaches its conclusion, fans speculate about wedding bells ringing for Belly and her chosen suitor. With the possibility of Jeremiah's proposal looming over the characters, viewers are eager to see how this pivotal moment will shape the outcome of the series.
4. Susanna Flashbacks
The presence of Susannah, Conrad and Jeremiah's mother, remains an important aspect of the series. Fans hope to see her character continue to influence the narrative through flashbacks, providing insight into the characters' past and guiding them towards reconciliation.
5. A Much-Needed Crutch
As the characters grapple with strained relationships and unresolved conflicts, Susannah's influence could serve as a guiding force, helping them find their way back to each other. Her legacy as a source of strength and stability continues to resonate with viewers.
FAQs:
Will there be a 3rd season of The Summer I Turned Pretty?
Following two suspense-filled seasons, "The Summer I Turned Pretty" is set to return for a third and final outing. Author Jenny Han announced the news in August 2023, much to the delight of fans, revealing that the latest installment will be even longer than the first two.
Who does Belly end up with in book 3?
The series concludes with Belly marrying Conrad, embarking on a new journey together as a couple. Jeremiah "Jere" Fisher initially portrays the "golden" boy archetype, seemingly untainted in the eyes of others. He serves as a supportive friend to Belly and a caring brother to Conrad.
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FAQs
Toward the climax of the novel, Conrad confesses his love for her. Although Belly blows up at his confession, saying he was too late, her feelings for both brothers are called into question. She and Jeremiah, in the end, call off their engagement and break up for good after realizing they are not meant to be.
Do Belly and Jeremiah get married in season 3? ›
Jeremiah admits that he isn't happy in his relationship with Belly because part of her was always with Conrad. Jeremiah asks Belly if she still loves Conrad, and she says yes. They cancel their wedding and break up.
Does Belly love Conrad or Jeremiah? ›
However, at the end of the book, Jeremiah calls off their wedding because Belly is still in love with Conrad. They agree that they just aren't meant to be together, and that's okay. A few years later, Belly and Conrad marry, and Jeremiah brings a date to the wedding.
Will season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty follow the book? ›
Only in the third book, she finally makes a decision. Though season 2 strays from the books in various ways, when PEOPLE spoke with the cast in June, they all reiterated that a third season would likely follow the third book as much as possible.
Did Belly lose her virginity to Conrad? ›
In the second episode, it's revealed that Belly loses her virginity to Conrad by the fireplace in the house at Cousins Beach after the snow at the beach scene. “I felt like that's where Belly was in her journey,” Han tells Variety. “These two characters were very much in love and had known each other their whole lives.
Does Belly lose her virginity to Jeremiah in the show? ›
In another big change, Belly loses her virginity to Conrad in the TV series, which doesn't happen in the books. Considering all of these changes, you might be wondering if "The Summer I Turned Pretty" stayed true to its core story — the love triangle between Belly and the Fisher brothers.
Do Jeremiah and Belly get divorced? ›
Belly and Jeremiah plan to get married at Susannah's iconic beach home in Cousins in the third book. While planning, Belly finds out that Conrad has been living there. It's not long before she realises that she actually loves him. Belly and Jeremiah break up and Belly moves to Spain to study abroad.
Do Belly and Jeremiah get back together after he cheated? ›
In Jenny Han's third book, We'll Always Have Summer, Belly breaks up with Jeremiah after two years when she discovers he cheated on her while they were on a break. Conrad and Belly then reconnect and end up getting married.
Why does Conrad break up with Belly? ›
But after Susannah's death, Conrad's grief created distance between him and Belly leading to their breakup at prom. This summer, Belly and Conrad seek closure for their failed relationship, while she and Jeremiah resume their friendship, after she picked Conrad over him.
Did Belly sleep with Conrad? ›
While the pair also staged a secret visit to Cousins during Christmastime on the page, Belly and Conrad did not have sex. But in the second episode, it's revealed that the couple are intimate for the first time in front of the fireplace.
In the final book, "We'll Always Have Summer," Belly and Jeremiah become a serious couple and even go to the same college. When Belly discovers he hooked up with someone else while they were on a break, she breaks up with him. He begs her to take him back and proposes, to which she agrees, much to her family's chagrin.
Is Conrad or Jeremiah older? ›
Conrad is the first-born child of Susannah and Adam Fisher, and the older brother of Jeremiah.
Does Belly end up with Conrad in season 3? ›
The series concludes with Belly marrying Conrad, embarking on a new journey together as a couple. Jeremiah "Jere" Fisher initially portrays the "golden" boy archetype, seemingly untainted in the eyes of others. He serves as a supportive friend to Belly and a caring brother to Conrad.
Who does Billie end up with in The Summer I Turned Pretty books? ›
Who does Belly end up with in the books? Belly marries Conrad in The Summer I Turned Pretty books. Despite going to the same college, the relationship between Belly and Jeremiah ends after the younger Fisher brother cheats on her at a party. The betrayal leads to their and Belly's move to Spain.
What did Jeremiah do in book 3? ›
In the third and final novel, We'll Always Have Summer, Jeremiah and Belly have been dating for two years. The relationship is going well... until Belly finds out Jeremiah cheated on her with another girl while the two are at a frat party one night. Heartbroken, she slaps him and spends days in bed crying.
What happened on the day Jeremiah and Belly were supposed to be married? ›
She tells Jeremiah about Conrad's love confession, and Jeremiah realizes that Belly also still cares for Conrad and might only be marrying him to erase her memories of loving his brother. On the morning of the wedding, Belly learns that Jeremiah has vanished and that Conrad went to go look for him.
Who does Belly sleep with first? ›
Belly's First Time
While the pair also staged a secret visit to Cousins during Christmastime on the page, Belly and Conrad did not have sex. But in the second episode, it's revealed that the couple are intimate for the first time in front of the fireplace. "Conrad, it's only you," she tells a sleeping Conrad after.
