After weeks of speculation, the much-loved Prime Video series The Summer I Turned Pretty has wrapped up its third and final season with an emotional climax that has left fans celebrating, crying, and already asking for more.
Belly’s Big Decision
Season three focused on Isabel “Belly” Conklin as she navigated the love triangle between her ex-fiancé Jeremiah and his brother Conrad. While viewers were divided, most were rooting for Conrad, and the finale finally delivered the moment fans had been waiting for.
The episode opened with Conrad surprising Belly in Paris on the eve of her 22nd birthday. After a day filled with unexpected twists, the two reconnected, and Conrad confessed his feelings. Initially unsure, Belly hesitated, but in a dramatic moment soundtracked by Taylor Swift’s Out of the Woods, she ran after him and declared her love.
“If there are infinite worlds, every version of me chooses you in every one of them,” Belly told Conrad on the train — sealing her choice once and for all.
Fans Celebrate
Social media exploded with reactions. TikTok users shared edits with Abba’s The Winner Takes It All, while comments like “FINALLY FINALLY” and “I am so happy” captured the excitement of the fandom.
Meanwhile, Jeremiah found his own closure, starting a new relationship with Denise and reconciling with his father in Cousins, Massachusetts.
More Than Just a Show
For many, The Summer I Turned Pretty was more than a TV drama. Fans like Glenta Ekhaguere, 20, even organized watch parties, combining the finale with charity fundraising and community events. “It was — and is — a sense of comfort,” she told BBC Radio 1. “With everything going on in the world, it’s something people can connect over without judgment.”
Record-Breaking Success
According to Prime Video, the season three premiere attracted 25 million viewers in its first week, ranking number one in 120 countries. Among women aged 18–34, it became the most-watched season on the platform. Creator Jenny Han, who also co-wrote the final episode, compared the communal viewing experience to “the Super Bowl.”
A Word of Caution
Despite the excitement, Han also addressed the darker side of fandom. Both she and Amazon urged fans to stop sending abusive messages to the cast. “People can forget that you’re talking about a character,” Han said. “These are real people, and it can be painful to read those things.”
Will There Be a Spin-Off?
In the closing credits, Jenny Han left fans with a heartfelt thank you — and a hint at the future. She wrote:
“Maybe we’ll meet again one summer in Cousins. Until then, all of my love always.”
Though the main story has wrapped up, speculation about a possible spin-off is already circulating. Fans remain hopeful that Belly, Conrad, Jeremiah, and the rest of the Cousins Beach crew could return in some form.
Final Thoughts
With an emotional finale, record-breaking viewership, and a legacy that has shaped teen drama in a new era, The Summer I Turned Pretty has ended on a high note. For now, fans are cherishing Belly’s love story and waiting to see if summer in Cousins will call them back again.
