Overview

• Season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty premiered July 16 on Prime Video with weekly releases and attracted 25 million global viewers in its first week.
• Episode 6’s intimate wound-care moment, which nearly sparks a kiss, has reviewers declaring that Conrad remains Belly’s true match.
• Critics highlight Conrad’s unwavering care for Belly as a contrast to Jeremiah’s career-focused distractions, intensifying questions about her impending wedding.
• Under showrunner Jenny Han, the adaptation continues to diverge from the novels through new character arcs, perspective episodes and a four-year times jump.
• Fan discussions on social media around engagement plotlines, soundtrack selections and ring imagery underscore the series’ cultural footprint as viewers await the September 17 finale.