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The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Goes Off-Book With Paris Episode 9, Prompting Fan Backlash

With two episodes left, the Prime Video finale now hinges on closing out the love triangle after a divisive pivot from the novels.

Overview

  • Episode 9 debuted September 3 on Prime Video, with Episode 10 set for September 10 and the series finale on September 17.
  • The show’s final stretch departs from Jenny Han’s book ending, using original Paris-set material to steer the conclusion.
  • Many viewers criticized the new episode as filler and raised pacing concerns on social media given the limited time remaining.
  • Creator Jenny Han responded to online complaints, writing that she has given the series her all over the past four years.
  • The canceled wedding remains the catalyst for Belly’s self-focus and heightened tension between the Fisher brothers without resolving the central relationship.