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Prime Video’s 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Draws Fan Backlash Over New Cheating Plotlines

Episode 3 arrives July 23 under zero-tolerance rules for online harassment.

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Steven (Sean Kaufman) and Taylor (Rain Spencer) in Taylor's dorm room.

Overview

  • The first two Season 3 episodes, released July 16, introduced multiple cheating arcs beyond the novels, prompting vocal fan criticism over narrative departures.
  • Prime Video’s zero-tolerance community guidelines remain in effect to discourage bullying and hate speech among viewers.
  • Episode 3 is scheduled to premiere at 3 a.m. ET on July 23 as the show begins its 11-week rollout toward the September 17 finale.
  • Audience interest in cast members’ off-screen romances has surged, highlighting relationships like Christopher Briney with Isabel Machado and Gavin Casalegno with Cheyanne King.
  • Showrunner Jenny Han’s decision to expand infidelity storylines aims to deliver unexpected twists for both book fans and new viewers.