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Season 3 of “The Summer I Turned Pretty”: Guide, Deep Dive, and What Fans Can Expect

Published on: July 16, 2025

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Introduction: Goodbye to Summer, Hello to Decisions

Fans of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” know that every summer in Cousins Beach is filled with romance, heartbreak, laughter, and unexpected change. Now, with Season 3 premiering July 16 on Amazon Prime Video, viewers are returning for the most emotional chapter yet.

This is not just the next chapter—it’s the end of a journey. Belly, Jeremiah, and Conrad have grown up amid sunlit beaches, tangled feelings, and tough choices. For the final season, creator Jenny Han presents the biggest question: Who will Belly truly choose?

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Let’s take a heartfelt look at everything to know about Season 3—release dates, the story’s future, how to watch, and why this final summer means so much.

Season 3: Plot, Characters, and Big Decisions

Where We Left Off

Last season ended with Belly (Lola Tung) making a difficult move—deciding to focus on herself and on her deeper feelings for Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno), even as her past with Conrad (Christopher Briney) lingered.

Belly’s journey is about growing up, finding her identity, and moving forward after loss. The show captures that perfect blend of summer nostalgia and bittersweet change.

What to Expect in the New Season

Season 3 begins as Belly looks forward to a new summer adventure with Jeremiah after her junior year of college. On the surface, things appear settled. But Cousins Beach is never predictable. According to the official logline, “Her future seems set, until some core-shaking events bring her first love, Conrad, back into her life. Now on the brink of adulthood, Belly finds herself at a crossroads and must decide which brother has her heart. Summer will never be the same.”

Alongside the chapter closing on Belly-Conrad-Jeremiah’s triangle, other favorites like Taylor and Steven also step into the spotlight, exploring their own coming-of-age arcs.

Cast and Characters Heading Into The Finale

Season 3 brings back all the familiar faces fans love, including:

Lola Tung as Belly: Ready for her final, most personal summer.
Gavin Casalegno as Jeremiah: Loving, patient, and trying to secure happiness.
Christopher Briney as Conrad: Still a mystery, still in Belly’s heart.
Sean Kaufman as Steven: Belly’s brother, working through his own growth.
Rain Spencer as Taylor: Best friend and loyal supporter, finding her own path.
Jackie Chung and Rachel Blanchard: Matriarchs with wisdom and heart.

More than ever, Season 3’s strength is in these characters’ growth. As graduation looms and the world gets bigger, their emotions have never been more real.

Release Date, Streaming Details, and Episode Schedule

When and How to Watch

Season 3 releases July 16, 2025, on Amazon Prime Video.
The first two episodes are available immediately; new episodes come out every Wednesday.

Full episode schedule:

Episodes 1-2: July 16
Episode 3: July 23
Episode 4: July 30
Episode 5: August 6
Episode 6: August 13
Episode 7: August 20
Episode 8: August 27
Episode 9: September 3
Episode 10: September 10
Episode 11 (Finale): September 17

To watch, sign up for (or log into) your Amazon Prime Video account. Previous seasons are also available for rewatching.

Themes: Growing Up, Letting Go, and New Beginnings

“The Summer I Turned Pretty” is more than a love triangle. It’s about those moments that mark the end of childhood and the doorway to adulthood:

First loves and second chances
Family, loss, and healing
How choices shape lives forever

Season 3 is about transitions—about how summer always returns, even as nothing stays the same. It’s about knowing when to cling to the past and when to let go.

Adapting Jenny Han’s Legacy

Jenny Han’s original trilogy made readers feel heard and seen during their own teenage summers. On TV, her vision comes alive through authentic conversations, messy family dinners, heartfelt confessions, and sun-kissed memories.

The final season uses Han’s touch for real, raw emotion—honoring the fans who have grown with Belly and her friends.

The Big Questions Fans Are Asking This Season

Will Belly finally make a choice between Jeremiah and Conrad that brings lasting happiness?
How will Steven and Taylor’s storylines wrap up?
Will the Fisher and Conklin families find peace after grief?
What moments will make fans weep, laugh, or remember their own first summer heartbreak?

Every week, social media lights up with debates and speculation as each new episode drops.

Why This Show Hits So Hard for Viewers

Fans relate to Belly’s confusion, to the joy and pain of growing up, to summer days that feel endless—then suddenly slip away.
The soundtrack, the setting, and the small moments (like ice cream runs and firework nights) make each episode feel like a memory of your own.

Predictions for the Finale: Will It Satisfy?

Many believe Season 3 will closely follow the books—ending with Belly’s clear choice, but not without twists, heartfelt moments, and maybe some bittersweet goodbyes. Taylor and Steven might get their own big ending too, giving the show’s largest relationships all the space they deserve.

Conclusion: One Last Summer

As “The Summer I Turned Pretty” steps into its last season, fans should get ready for heartache, joy, nostalgia, and closure. No matter who Belly chooses or what changes, this is the show’s love letter to coming of age—messy, beautiful, and honestly told.

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