Why The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 is breaking fans: 5 key moments from latest episode

What's it about this show that gets everyone talking?

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Lakshana N Palat, Assistant Features Editor
2 MIN READ
This might just be the most devastating season yet.
This might just be the most devastating season yet.

You can't escape it, sorry folks. Summer I turned Pretty is everywhere and if you have tried to steer clear of it, it's not going to let go. You'll either 'hate watch' it, or actually watch, because you're wondering, what is it about this show that gets everyone talking?

Well, the recent episode has opened the floodgates. So, what's happening?

Rooftop sadness

Christopher Briney’s Conrad is basically a love-stricken mess, avoiding Belly (Lola Tung) like the plague, except when he’s sneaking glances at her by the pool. He's hammering loose shingles and drowning in Otis Redding’s “These Arms of Mine,” he’s caught in full-on tortured hero mode.

Wedding drama: Budget battles

Belly’s busy trying to plan Jeremiah’s (Gavin Casalegno) dream wedding without breaking the bank—because, spoiler, $750 for a cake is a bit much. Meanwhile, Jeremiah is trying to win points with his dad, Adam (David Iacono), who’s suddenly generous and throwing cash at the wedding like it’s Monopoly money.

Real talk and therapy sessions

Conrad drops some heavy truths about his panic attacks and doubts about being a doctor, while Belly reveals her knee injury saga and canceled Paris plans. These two former flames may be dodging each other, but their heart-to-hearts are as real as it gets.

Side plots and train romances

Jeremiah’s stuck doing spreadsheets with dad while Steven (Sean Kaufman) and Taylor (Jenna Ortega) bring some banter on the train. Game on, people—there’s more than one love triangle simmering this summer.

Fireworks, feelings and family feels

Conrad’s stuck watching Belly and Jeremiah dance under the fireworks, all while wrestling with a promise to his late mom not to mess things up. Spoiler: He’s not winning at this “stay away” thing. Cue all the feels and “aww” moments.

Lakshana N PalatAssistant Features Editor
Lakshana is an entertainment and lifestyle journalist with over a decade of experience. She covers a wide range of stories—from community and health to mental health and inspiring people features. A passionate K-pop enthusiast, she also enjoys exploring the cultural impact of music and fandoms through her writing.

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