The sun is setting on The Summer I Turned Pretty as the beloved coming-of-age drama prepares for its third and final season, premiering July 16 on Amazon Prime Video. Based on Jenny Han’s bestselling trilogy, the series follows Belly Conklin (Lola Tung) as she navigates love, loss, and growing up during transformative summers in Cousins Beach—with the Fisher brothers, Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno), at the center of her heart.
Where Season 2 Left Off
The Season 2 finale left Belly at a crossroads: choosing to move forward with Jeremiah while attempting to bury her lingering feelings for Conrad, her first love. But as fans of the books know—and new viewers will soon discover—the past never stays buried in Cousins.
“Her future seems set, until some core-shaking events bring Conrad back into her life,” teases the official Season 3 logline. “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.”
What to Expect in Season 3
While the series has largely stayed true to the books, showrunner Jenny Han promises surprises.
“There are the things that [fans] know, and then there are things they think they know, and then there’s going to be, hopefully, things that surprise them,” Han told Entertainment Weekly on June 5.
Season 3 picks up with Belly entering another summer in Cousins after her junior year of college, happily with Jeremiah—or so it seems. But Conrad’s reappearance forces her to confront unresolved emotions, leading to a life-altering choice. Meanwhile, supporting characters like Taylor (Rain Spencer) and Steven (Sean Kaufman) will also have their moments in the spotlight.
New Faces in Cousins
The final season introduces several new cast members, including:
- Isabella Briggs and Kristen Connolly as series regulars
- Sofia Bryant, Lily Donoghue, Zoé de Grand’Maison, Emma Ishta, and Tanner Zagarino in recurring roles
Their characters remain under wraps, but their addition suggests deeper explorations of the Fisher-Conklin world beyond the central love triangle.
Returning Favorites
Familiar faces reprising their roles include:
- Rachel Blanchard as Susannah Fisher
- Elsie Fisher as Skye
- Kyra Sedgwick as Aunt Julia
- Tom Everett Scott and Colin Ferguson as Adam and John Fisher
How to Watch
The final season premieres July 16 on Amazon Prime Video, with new episodes likely releasing weekly. A teaser trailer has already hinted at emotional goodbyes, beachside confrontations, and the inevitable moment when Belly must choose between the Fisher brothers—for good.
The End of an Era
As The Summer I Turned Pretty heads toward its conclusion, fans can expect tears, twists, and a heartfelt farewell to the sun-soaked drama that captured first loves and last summers. Will Belly follow her heart or her future? The answer comes this July.