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Get ready to be transported back to Cousins for the summer.
The third and final season of “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” a coming-of-age romantic TV series based on the popular book trilogy by bestselling author Jenny Han, premieres July 16 on Amazon Prime Video.
The show, which takes place over many a summer, follows the ongoing love triangle between Belly (Lola Tung) and brothers Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) as they navigate life, growing pains and one immeasurable loss.
At the end of the “The Summer I Turned Pretty” Season 2 finale, we see Belly put the past and her feelings for first love Conrad in the rearview as she focuses on her future and her budding relationship with Jeremiah.
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But the past, specifically Conrad, has a habit of reappearing when it’s least convenient for Belly, who tries, but might fail, to keep her feelings at bay. Belly is left to make a huge decision, one that will change the course of their lives forever, by the end of the summer.
Here’s what to know about “The Summer I Turned Pretty” Season 3, including how to watch.
What happens in Season 3 of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty?’
We’re not huge fans of spoilers at USA TODAY, but we can say Belly will choose someone to give her love to by the end of the summer. (Hint: You can always read the books, specifically the third book, if you’re desperate to know how things will end.)
The new season picks up with Belly, who is looking forward to another summer in Cousins with Jeremiah after her junior year of college. (Everyone, including Jeremiah, knows that Conrad still has a place in Belly’s heart.)
“Her future seems set, until some core-shaking events bring her first love Conrad back into her life,” according to official logline for Season 3. “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.”
While Belly’s decision is the focus of Season 3, other character arcs like that of Taylor and Steven will also have their moment in the spotlight.
What time does ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 3 come out?
The third and final season of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” premieres Wednesday, July 16 at 12:00 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET on Prime Video.
‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 3 episode schedule
The first two episodes of TSITP Season 3 will be available to stream on premiere day. The remaining episodes, unlike the previous seasons, will be released weekly on Wednesdays.
Season 3 episode schedule:
- Episodes 1-2 release Wednesday, July 16
- Episode 3 release Wednesday, July 23
- Episode 4 release Wednesday, July 30
- Episode 5 release Wednesday, Aug. 6
- Episode 6 release Wednesday, Aug. 13
- Episode 7 release Wednesday, Aug. 20
- Episode 8 release Wednesday, Aug. 27
- Episode 9 release Wednesday, Sept. 3
- Episode 10 release Wednesday, Sept. 10
- Episode 11 (Finale) airs Wednesday, Sept. 17
How to watch ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 3
The first two episodes of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” Season 3 will drop on July 16 on Prime Video. In the meantime, you can stream the first and last season, also available on Prime Video, now.
Prime Video subscriptions are included with an Amazon Prime membership, which starts at $14.99 a month, or $139 a year if you prefer to pay annually. Discounted membership options for young adults and qualifying government-assistance recipients are available.
Customers can purchase or rent a selection of media titles from Prime Video without having an Amazon Prime or Prime Video account.
‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 3 cast
It’s not summer without Belly or the boys, including Steven, of course. Cast members include:
- Lola Tung as Belly, the protagonist
- Christopher Briney as Conrad Fisher, Belly’s first love
- Gavin Casalegno as Jeremiah Fisher, Conrad’s brother and Belly’s boyfriend
- Sean Kaufman as Steven, Belly’s brother
- Rain Spencer as Taylor, Belly’s BFF
- Jackie Chung as Laurel, Belly’s mom and Susannah’s best friend
Additional characters seen over the course of the show include Susannah Fisher (Rachel Blanchard), Cam (David Iacono), Skye (Elsie Fisher), Aunt Julia (Kyra Sedgwick), John Conklin (Colin Ferguson) and Adam Fisher (Tom Everett Scott).
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