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The Summer I Turned Pretty Final Season Draws 25 Million Viewers Despite Cheating Drama

Fans have expressed strong criticism over infidelity leading to a surprise engagement, prompting Jenny Han to defend her adaptation choices.

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Overview

  • The final season achieved an unprecedented 25 million global viewers in its first week, securing the top spot on Prime Video among 18–34-year-old women.
  • Infidelity by key characters has dominated the season’s plot, prompting heated discussions on social media.
  • A surprise engagement between Belly and Jeremiah, announced just after his betrayal, has deepened emotional conflicts on-screen.
  • Critics and fans have pointed to major deviations from the novels, such as amplified cheating storylines and new character traits.
  • Showrunner Jenny Han has maintained that the creative changes suit the series format and reflect the characters’ evolving relationships.