Watch The Summer I Turned Pretty

TV-14
2022
1 Season
7.4 (22,863)

The Summer I Turned Pretty is a coming-of-age drama series available on Amazon Prime. The show is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Jenny Han. The story follows seventeen-year-old Belly (Lola Tung) as she spends the summer with her mother and brother at a beach house in the small town of Cousins Beach. Belly has been going to Cousins Beach every summer since she was a child and is excited to be reunited with her childhood friends, Conrad (Gavin Stenhouse) and Jeremiah (Sean Teale), who she has had a crush on for as long as she can remember. As the summer progresses, Belly is forced to confront her emotions and come to terms with the fact that things are changing between her and her friends. She also experiences a falling out with her mother, Laurel (Rachel Blanchard), who is going through her own emotional struggles. Throughout the summer, Belly learns a lot about herself, her friendships, and what it means to grow up. The Summer I Turned Pretty tackles themes of love, loss, grief, and growing up in a realistic and nuanced way. The performances are strong, especially from the young actors who bring a lot of heart to their roles. Lola Tung shines as Belly, capturing the character's vulnerability and sense of longing. Her chemistry with Gavin Stenhouse (Conrad) and Sean Teale (Jeremiah) is palpable and adds an extra layer of emotional depth to the show. Jackie Chung also delivers a solid performance as Susannah, a close family friend who becomes a mentor figure for Belly. Rachael Blanchard plays Laurel, Belly's mother who is struggling with her own personal demons. She gives a nuanced and emotional portrayal of a woman who is trying her best to hold her family together despite her own pain. The cinematography in The Summer I Turned Pretty is stunning, with the ocean serving as a beautiful backdrop to the story. The show does an excellent job of bringing the setting to life, emphasizing the beauty of Cousins Beach and the magic of summer. The soundtrack is also a standout element, featuring a mix of indie and pop music that perfectly captures the mood of the show. Overall, The Summer I Turned Pretty is a heartfelt and emotional story that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the joy and pain of growing up. The show explores complex themes in a way that feels true to life, and the performances are top-notch. It is a must-watch for fans of coming-of-age dramas, and a worthy adaptation of the beloved novel.

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Seasons

7. Summer Love

July 29, 2022

The debutante ball is here, but Belly's big night is almost ruined when Jeremiah learns the secret his mother has been keeping all summer. When Belly's left alone on the dance floor, someone else steps in to save the day. With Susannah and Laurel's secret out in the open, the season ends with a promise from Susannah and the confession from Conrad that Belly has been waiting for all summer.

6. Summer Tides

July 22, 2022

Taylor comes back to town to play in the Cousins Beach charity volleyball tournament, and to help Belly, who's caught between Conrad and Jeremiah. When a yacht party with the debs ends in disaster, Belly's decision between the brothers becomes clear. Steven finds himself in over his head with Shayla's wealthy friends, and Cleveland helps Conrad through an emotional moment.

5. Summer Catch

July 15, 2022

Believing that Conrad might act on his feelings for her, Belly makes a decision. But when Belly and Conrad finally get a chance to talk, things don't go as she expected, and she wonders if she's had her eye on the wrong Fisher brother. Steven is assigned to work the poker room at the country club, and Laurel and Susannah have a night out.

4. Summer Heat

July 8, 2022

It's the 4th of July, and the fathers have come to Cousins for Susannah's annual party at the beach house. Tensions flare between Conrad and his father. Belly and the Fisher brothers make margaritas, and chaos ensues. Later, Belly has a romantic moment that's interrupted.

3. Summer Nights

July 1, 2022

It's Belly's 16th birthday and her best friend, Taylor, arrives in Cousins to help celebrate. Belly's birthday is always her favorite day of the year, but this year she's blindsided by a secret Taylor has been keeping from her. The debs ask Belly who she's bringing to the debutante ball. Laurel and Susannah's secret finally comes to light.

2. Summer Dress

June 24, 2022

It's Belly's first day as a debutante, and a day of shopping and tea parties make her wonder if she made the right choice when she checked yes on Susannah's invitation. But when Cam shows up, things turn around for Belly. Her summer of firsts is just getting started. Meanwhile, Steven's having his own summer of romance, and Laurel is intrigued by a fellow author.

1. Summer House

June 17, 2022

It's the first real day of summer: the day Belly, her brother Steven, and her mother Laurel head to Cousins beach to stay with Susannah Fisher, who's like Belly's second mother, and her boys, Conrad and Jeremiah. Belly's been going to Cousins since she before was born, but something about this summer feels different for Belly. And if the first night is any indication, she's right.

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As the summer progresses, Belly is forced to confront her emotions and come to terms with the fact that things are changing between her and her friends. She also experiences a falling out with her mother, Laurel (Rachel Blanchard), who is going through her own emotional struggles. Throughout the summer, Belly learns a lot about herself, her friendships, and what it means to grow up.

The Summer I Turned Pretty tackles themes of love, loss, grief, and growing up in a realistic and nuanced way. The performances are strong, especially from the young actors who bring a lot of heart to their roles. Lola Tung shines as Belly, capturing the character's vulnerability and sense of longing. Her chemistry with Gavin Stenhouse (Conrad) and Sean Teale (Jeremiah) is palpable and adds an extra layer of emotional depth to the show.

Jackie Chung also delivers a solid performance as Susannah, a close family friend who becomes a mentor figure for Belly. Rachael Blanchard plays Laurel, Belly's mother who is struggling with her own personal demons. She gives a nuanced and emotional portrayal of a woman who is trying her best to hold her family together despite her own pain.

The cinematography in The Summer I Turned Pretty is stunning, with the ocean serving as a beautiful backdrop to the story. The show does an excellent job of bringing the setting to life, emphasizing the beauty of Cousins Beach and the magic of summer. The soundtrack is also a standout element, featuring a mix of indie and pop music that perfectly captures the mood of the show.

Overall, The Summer I Turned Pretty is a heartfelt and emotional story that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the joy and pain of growing up. The show explores complex themes in a way that feels true to life, and the performances are top-notch. It is a must-watch for fans of coming-of-age dramas, and a worthy adaptation of the beloved novel.