'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Sequel

TL;DR The sequel to "The Summer I Turned Pretty" continues to explore complex relationships and character dynamics, focusing on Belly's choices and their implications for her relationships with Conrad and Jeremiah. Jenny Han's approach to the story has been a topic of debate among fans.

Character Dynamics and Relationships

In the sequel, Belly's relationship with Conrad is portrayed as a significant turning point. According to Jenny Han, Belly's hesitation before reconciling with Conrad signifies the permanence and potential consequences of their reunion [3:1]. This decision is depicted as having lasting implications for her relationships with Jeremiah and their families [3:7]. Fans have expressed mixed feelings about Belly's choices, with some criticizing the portrayal of her character and the perceived lack of accountability for her actions [5:3], [5:8].

Fan Reactions and Criticisms

Jenny Han's storytelling and character development have sparked discussions among fans, particularly regarding Belly's portrayal. Some fans feel that the narrative lacks depth and nuance, leading to misunderstandings about Belly's character [5:9]. Others argue that the series' focus on romantic entanglements detracts from more meaningful character growth [5:2]. The back-and-forth dynamic between Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah has been a point of contention, with some viewers finding it unrealistic or frustrating [5:1].

Themes of Permanence and Change

The theme of permanence versus change is central to the sequel, as Belly grapples with the idea that her decisions could have irreversible effects on her life and relationships [3:1]. This theme is reflected in the narrative's exploration of love, identity, and personal growth. However, some fans feel that the execution of these themes falls short, leading to confusion and dissatisfaction with the storyline [3:9].

Author's Perspective and Intentions

Jenny Han has addressed fan reactions by emphasizing the complexity of Belly's character and the challenges of portraying nuanced relationships [5:5]. She acknowledges that fans can be critical of female characters, but also stresses the importance of allowing characters to make mistakes and grow from them [5:10]. Despite differing opinions, Han remains committed to exploring the intricacies of love and family dynamics in her writing.

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Found a repeat guest in my wild grass/flower garden, I know this is the same mantis because he has one short back leg. I found him on my porch about 3 weeks ago which was near the road so I set him in my garden in the back and today I saw him again :) I'm new so just thought this was pretty cool

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Netting is just over a berry bush I'm trying to get a established that the wildlife loves a bit too much lol the rest of the garden is easy access but he was like the king of the hill on top of it all :)

I'm hoping this fact that he's come back/stuck around for almost a month now means that my backyard is a good place for finding food

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stringTrimmer · 6 days ago

The net appears to be working..at protecting the burnweed /s

Great photo, OP, do you know which species of mantid this is? Lately I've been trying to learn to differentiate the T sinensis from S. carolina that live around me.

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Kikiasumi · OP · 5 days ago

https://preview.redd.it/63j72otb90rf1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=0fffdf1a40d25049ff0fb137e2ecbd71ddf5ffcf

I did have a better picture of the head and from what I can tell looks like Chinese mantis cause the head it a bit blockier.

And they are much more common than native mantis in my area from what I was able to see o now kinda makes sense why they're the only kind I've seen before

also meant to say in my other comment. thank you for the compliment about the picture

I love taking pictures of all the bugs I see in my yard :D

I've always been stuck living in an apartment with no yard up until last year so I'm having a blast 😁

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stringTrimmer · 5 days ago

I posted this one to inaturalist and a couple people Id it as an adult female Carolina. When I asked why S. carolina and not sinensis, they said bcuz the wings don't extend the length of the abdomen. So I think I got the adult females down maybe, but no one helped on the ones I think are males 🤷

Anyway I don't have enough confidence in my insect id skill yet to kill anything except Japanese beetles (and soon lanternflys)

https://preview.redd.it/4ep4hqg6g0rf1.jpeg?width=1587&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=73d9972e5b17e1eb07c1d883ebd5855e8973cba0

And my Motorola takes atrocious photos

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Musesoutloud · 5 days ago

Enjoy the space.

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feeltheferns · 5 days ago

I think the green strip means Chinese. An eye on the front leg is European. Neither would be carolina.

https://youtu.be/o8efov1TOQQ?si=PF_Jl7BtIrjSUfDp

That's the video that I saw where they explained the difference in more depth, you'll have to double check. I forget what part it's at.

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Kikiasumi · OP · 5 days ago

the burn weed and horse weed popped off like crazy in my yard this year compared to last summer so it's kind of everywhere in my yard lmao

my neighbors on both sides are the type to keep short short lawns so I know they don't like it but I make concessions to keep it trimmed in the front and let it do its thing where it pops up in the back. :)

So the berry bush is there but the burn weed turned my net into a tent lol

as for the type of mantis I wasn't sure since admittedly I've only ever seen green sided ones like these, but with some googling it does seem like it's the Chinese mantis, so now I do feel a little conflicted knowing he's probably invasive lol

There's so many invasive things it's hard to keep up

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I cannot believe what I just heard in an older video. G is in the car and A is stressed and in front of C she says "Do you want me to suck it? I mean I can do it in the car, I am pretty good at that"

Posted by comeforthetea · in r/Dramatwinsontiktok · 6 days ago

Then she says we will have to wait till C goes "ba bye" meaning asleep! It is right at the beginning of the video at 46 secs. She speaks to C at the start, he is clearly awake and she even states that they will have to wait till he is asleep. She thinks it's so funny. That poor child, the things he has heard and witnessed! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JGApBB93T0&t=59s

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8butwhyandhow8 · 6 days ago

Who does that?!? Yuck.

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comeforthetea · OP · 6 days ago

Right! Can you imagine what else that poor little boy has heard and seen! It's making me sick to my stomach! If she can say this on a live I dread to think what she says and does off camera.

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Strange-Curve-2893 · 6 days ago

They are gross. She really needs to stay off the app for good

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tiger-lillys · 6 days ago

Gross

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kim_fowl · 6 days ago

Very gross

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FrontDamage6658 · 6 days ago

A is a sexual deviant and is only with her because of the 61 iq.

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For keeps?

Posted by Sliding_Doors2008 · in r/jellyshippers · 8 days ago

According to author Jenny Han, Belly's hesitation before reconciling with Conrad in The Summer I Turned Pretty finale was due to her knowing that a reunion with Conrad would be permanent and could hurt Jeremiah and their family. Han stated that Belly's caution was because with Conrad, "if they go there again, it's for keeps, and you can't take that back, so you really have to be sure".

I’m honestly not sure what to make of this article. What is JH really trying to say here? That once Belly made her choice—after all of 30 seconds—she’s locked in, no turning back? That she can’t change her mind simply because it’s Conrad? That kind of pressure doesn’t just weigh on Belly, it weighs on the relationship itself. It sets them up for conflict before they’ve even had a chance to grow. And it raises a bigger question: if things fall short, if the reality doesn’t match the dream, is she supposed to just endure it because of everything that’s already happened? Also, this isn’t a great message to be putting out.

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Efficient_Yellow_219 · 8 days ago

Eeek 😬 This is...not healthy. I do think from the way Jenny talks about this season, Belly's choice was apparently already irrevocable at age 5, so I guess nothing can be done to escape it anyway😂

It's also funny because wasn't this also the case at the end of Season 2? Jere knew he wouldn't be able to handle the pain if Belly left him for Conrad again and begged her to be sure, asked her what would happen if Conrad wanted her back, gave Conrad a chance to put everything out there, and Belly promised him he could trust her and that she would never change her mind. I feel like that should have been a permanent end of Bonrad, so I don't know why this would be any different.

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Mrbogus77 · 8 days ago

>wasn't this also the case at the end of Season 2? Jere knew he wouldn't be able to handle the pain if Belly left him for Conrad again and begged her to be sure<

Problem with this is, belly is only 16/17 it's old at this time. Her and Conrad broke up a month ago and she's starting things with Jeremiah too quickly. She's looking for the next quick fix, someone to make her feel wanted. She tried mapping out her and Jeremiah future when they toured Finch: "You and me running around campus together, late night study sessions and pizza".......she's too young to know how her heart is gonna feel when she gets older. An she's always been in denial about her feelings for Conrad. They never had a proper conversation about their feelings. The conversation at the hotel was one side. Conrad spoke the night before and told her not to say anything. The next morning she goes to look for Jeremiah. Even though it's obvious she made up her mind already, they never actually spoke to each other. And Conrad takes back everything he said the next morning. So nothing was really resolved.

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Efficient_Yellow_219 · 7 days ago

That's what Jenny seems to want us to think retroactively and might be true in the books, but that's not what they showed on screen. I think the conversation Belly and Conrad had next to the garbage cans was the closure conversation, and Belly pretty clearly friendzoned Conrad. It was much more closure than Belly and Jere have had at this point after a much more significant relationship; they have never even talked face to face since their wedding day. And she was absolutely clear on Conrad's feelings for her when she chose Jere on the show. Jere says, "He's still in love with you, you have to see that." And the next day. Belly tells Jere he was right about that. She had all the information, she just still chose Jere. Conrad taking it back only confirmed she had made the right choice; it didn't actually affect anything. The way Lola played it, she didn't seem to believe him when he took it back, she was just over his antics.

And while 17 is young, so is 22, so the same argument about not knowing how she will feel still applies. I think one of my main points of contention with the show overall is the idea that you have to give in to whatever fleeting feelings you have, that you have no control over your heart, that signs from the universe mean more than your decisions. In my many years of experience with long-term relationships and marriage, I know that love is not only a feeling but a choice. You have to commit to your partner regardless of whatever nostalgia for past loves or momentary attractions might arise. Those feelings are common if not universal, but you can't dwell on them because they aren't real; the life you build with your partner, the kind of love you have with someone you spend every day with and navigate life with, has to carry more weight. I do think no matter what confusion Belly feels about Conrad, she took it too far with Jere for what she is doing now to ever be right.

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Historical_Ad5016 · 5 days ago

When she said she wouldn’t change her mind that was before Jeremiah cheated on her and started working for his dad, ignoring everything she wanted to do for their wedding etc. He wasn’t a great partner once they went there and people have to be able to change their minds when their relationships become toxic.

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SpecialistWasabi3 · 8 days ago

Who keeps asking her questiooooonssssssss!!! The less we hear from this woman the better because it's clear she doesn't understand the material and gets confused at each interview.

And they insult us when we say the messaging at the end — that loving Conrad was fundamental to her person like the genetic composition of her hair and eyes — was harmful. It implied that every choice she's made away from Conrad and to leave him behind — including breaking up with him when he treated her badly, or not choosing him because he'd established a pattern of confessing and taking things back — was denying her true nature. Like, this girl will never be at one with herself away from Conrad, so it's better for her to endure whatever comes her way at his hands because she's realized she's not a separate person and cannot be a full human being away from him. Somehow, that's not codependency, but self-awareness and actualization for her.

What the actual fuck.

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Camsky1639 · 8 days ago

Oh, that's inspiring! Belly's love for Conrad actually symbolizes a trait that she doesn't like about herself but that she has to accept to be able to love herself. Or it's a Greek tragedy after all, Susannah is the Delphi oracle and Belly's been uselessly running from her prophesized fate since S1. (Disclaimer: just kidding, not delusional.)

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SpecialistWasabi3 · 8 days ago

>Belly's love for Conrad actually symbolizes a trait that she doesn't like about herself but that she has to accept to be able to love herself.

This is what puzzled me when she made that statement about her hair and eyes, and then Jenny made it obvious that that's exactly what she meant by saying loving Conrad is who Belly is at her core. Belly's inner monologue about how her younger self was comfortable with this truth and she'd spent so long disgusted by this idea and even came to Paris to run away from it only to realize it was okay and actually nothing to be ashamed or sorry for left me aghast tbh with you.

Jenny doubling down got me clutching my pearls. Why would any woman say that about another woman and act like it's a positive thing????

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firebirdsthorns · 8 days ago

Damn. I didn’t realize a 22/23 year old girl couldn’t choose to be single or get into other relationships before settling down with anyone. I didn’t realize they had to be stuck to their first love forever and ever. Nice message Jenny. Truly.

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Rosegold_8477 · 8 days ago

I think it’s meant as this is the do or die because of the mess. But you’re right, it comes across the way you’ve described because Jenny’s ultimately backed herself into a corner. If Belly makes this choice, there’s no going back to Jeremiah (who’s already fully removed himself from the equation btw), their families will not recover from another change of mind, and this is the last chance for her and Conrad. She’s already flip flopped enough between the brothers and this is the absolute last time. The thing is they don’t know each other any more. And the relationship was a disaster for many reasons, only some of which aren’t there anymore. But she has to make this decision with forever in mind because the alternative is more of the catastrophe they and their families are still recovering from. Even if the alternative is the right thing to do eventually. It’s a huge pressure to put on a young woman who historically hasn’t managed that kind of isolating pressure well. And it’s been less than a year. To be honest making the Jelly relationship 4 years is the most significant damaging factor in all of this. It could have stayed at 2, there still would have been fallout, she’s not as far away from knowing Conrad, they could have done long distance for a bit, added in a longer time jump which they’re happy to use to explain away everything, and the endgame could have been the same without both Belly and Conrad looking like absolute villains (because they are).

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Rosegold_8477 · 8 days ago

I’m pretty done with JH, the finale, and her interviews. I think she’s contradicted herself too often this season, let alone between and during previous seasons to be taken seriously or at her word again. What she wants to sound profound comes across as word salad. Partly because she’s needed to speak far too often to try and explain or correct ‘misinterpretation’ when the show’s writing, direction or music choices haven’t told the story as they should have and was intended. I’ve never encountered a show/movie needing so much external material in order to supposedly understand it properly - if you need a manual or handholding there’s been a significant failure along the way. Anyway, she probably means the decision holds significant weight. It will rupture relationships again that have only just been bandaided back together without full closure/reflection/accountability or discussion. Nobody is fully healed, and they need to be serious and prepared for the discomfort and fallout as everyone comes to terms with it. This sounds mature. The problem is that what she’s saying to Conrad, how she’s behaving, what she’s thinking instead, and the ‘signs from the universe/childhood’ she’s using to rationalise her choices are all extremely contradictory and juvenile. The only thing I can take out of the finale for Belly is that she hasn’t grown or changed in any meaningful way she’s simply run away from her mess and problems, that she continues to be afraid to break away from the past, and that absolutely nothing she thinks, says or does can be trusted. For now, for the medium term and certainly not forever. This is terrible writing of the main female character in 2025 around whom the story is supposed to revolve. And I don’t care about her or Conrad as a result anymore. They can and will do whatever they like, I’m completely uninterested in their story. I enjoyed the development of the new core four characters and stories and will watch the movie for them only.

And any decision or message that indicates that a 22 year old whose core personality trait is indecision (and who managed to only be single for about 6 months in the last 6 years since she was 16) can’t or won’t change her mind in future is utterly preposterous.

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SpecialistWasabi3 · 8 days ago

>What she wants to sound profound comes across as word salad

This!! And also ends up becoming more and more misogynistic.

>the decision holds significant weight. It will rupture relationships again that have only just been bandaided back together without full closure/reflection/accountability or discussion

That's true. But it's the "for keeps" that's raising my eyebrow. So much external doubt and resistance to this reawakened dynamic is going to put pressure on it. It's going to make them stick together even when they shouldn't just to validate their choices. Just like how Belly and Jeremiah cling closer together when their family was against them. And w know how that ended. But do Belly and Conrad have the awareness and courage to walk away when things get rough? To hear Belly say it, walking away would be rejecting a part of her genetic makeup, so she won't.

>This is terrible writing of the main female character in 2025 around whom the story is supposed to revolve.

!!!!! Jenny Han said FUCK BELLY

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Rosegold_8477 · 8 days ago

Yes to the external doubt and resistance and resultant pressure causing isolation and fracture just like Jelly. I think the difference will be that the families are aware that Bonrad is likely happening, and all of them will still be cognisant of how their reaction and futile attempts to stop the wedding caused significant damage (even if the wedding ultimately didn’t go ahead). So I don’t expect the reactions to be the same, and even after everything that’s pissed me off this week, I hope that the movie will delve into the dynamics in an adult way where the relationship and wedding is accepted but that understanding there will be difficulties and managing it respectfully is expected and important. As Chris and Lola said in an interview, there’s so much to be addressed with Jeremiah, Steven, Taylor etc. If JH is waiting till ‘they’re closer to being adults’ whatever the fuck that means (Gavin is 26 and Chris 27) then she can remove the YA fantasy filter and be a bit realer and still have her endgame. But the message must always, always still be that you can change your mind. And ‘knowing your heart’ and 8 or 10 means fuck all. She changed her mind about wanting to travel because she experienced more of life - normal, natural and should be encouraged. Same goes for boys, childhood crushes and relationships and everything else in life because being adaptable is such a key life skill, and what JH seems to want Belly to settle for is life limiting inflexibility.

In terms of the male centredness and misogyny that seems to kind of permeate some of these efforts to ‘explain’ I don’t think it’s intentional and I wonder if JH even realises that’s what’s happening. I think she’s so hellbent in explaining and forcing understanding of the inexplicable that she talks herself into a corner. I also have to say that whatever the structure of the writers room, and who takes ultimate responsibility for the screen play etc, the writing has been really really bad at times. The whole Bonrad in Paris was seriously cringe. It could have been much better, gotten the message across about her love, her doubts and concerns, them opening up, having real conversations etc etc which meant that whether we liked it or not we could accept it. Which I just don’t. But also, I just don’t care now.

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KHHV late bloomer freshman in college and i don’t even know who i want to be anymore. I’m very pretty and cool and extroverted so i don’t know what i’m doing wrong. currently having a breakdown. slightly stale oreos and ice water.

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waiting desert grab yoke intelligent deserve vase bright cover ghost

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bloodcabinet · 10 days ago

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it must be rough being pretty and cool

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Jenny Han on The Summer I Turned Pretty Fans Who See Belly as a Villain: 'Fans Can Be Really Hard on Women'

Posted by supersmoak · in r/TheSummerITurnedPrett · 10 days ago

I thought this quote from the interview was really validating as a fan:

TV: If it had somehow fallen through, do you think you would've been satisfied with the way season three ended as an ending for the series as a whole?

JH: If it had fallen through, then I would've had to add on to [season 3]. But I think that the season is about Belly and Conrad coming back together and what needed to happen in order for their reunion to happen. So I know that people were like, "Oh, we barely got any time with the two of them happy, and we wanted episodes of them as a couple." But the journey really was about the reunion, so I didn't want to do a five-minute montage at the end of the season. I thought the movie felt more fitting.

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Raccoonsr29 · 10 days ago

I would just like to raise my hand and say I would be MUCH more vicious about a boy bouncing between two sisters. While she’s not wrong about like, society writ large having double standards for women, Belly is a wild example to rely on here and i think infantilizing women who make hurtful choices is not really great for their redemption arc.

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IceKareemy · 9 days ago

Ladies ofc jump down my throat if I speak out of turn here.

I said this to my wife while we were watching the show almost verbatim. I love this show and I love a rom com drama I’m a softie but I think what took me out the most is just how (ironic I know) unrealistic a lot of it felt sometimes when it came to the back and forth between the three of them (and I honestly lost it at going BACK to Conrad after FOUR YEARS with his brother)

It felt sometimes like they forgot to make Belly kinda understand her actions bc so many times she just came off as so selfish and immature and I just kept wondering why it felt so diffrent when if it was a dude he would rightfully be dragged by the community lol

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Better-Channel2798 · 10 days ago

i don't know why these guys are hell-bent on making Belly seem like the nice girl here..

Either you should have written her with a lot more nuance.. but don't blame the audience for pointing out the obvious flaws in her.

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obvisu · 10 days ago

What is writing a character with nuance if not writing them with flaws so that they can’t be simply summed up as a nice girl? How do you think they should have approached her character? I’m just confused by your points here.

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Stefhanni · 10 days ago

Exactly she is the one that wrote Belly as a villain

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Right_Preparation328 · 10 days ago

EXACTLY!!!! The amount of women coming out with pitchforks and yelling "WE HATE MEN" would be insane. The misandry would really come out.

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Appropriate_Play_201 · 10 days ago

Sorry for my strong opinion but: Then she should have been writing the story differently.

The way she wrote her and the way she left Belly's real feelings 'a mysterie' to keep the team Conrad/team Jerry thing alive, has done nothing good for Belly's character.

The way she treated Conrad in all his time of grief was mean. And the way she talked about it afterwards gave everybody around him the idea he was the villain in the break up. And Jenny never set that straight!

And then there is the feeling i have, that Jenny doesn't know a thing about modern feminism. She wants Belly to become a strong woman. But strong isn't harsh, strong doesn't mean you have to act like a b*tch. (Like the whole beach scene, like the whole wedding day debacle)

Running away from your responsibilities isn't strong. Leaving a man hanging without any recognition for his feelings or give him some form of closure. Not even write him back is mean, not strong.

She wants Belly to grow in Paris, but she is miserable until she sleeps with Benito... How is that strong?

There are a lot more things she wrote that made people harsh to Belly. But it was all her writing that caused it!

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sweetharmony901 · 10 days ago

That’s pretty much the plot of One Tree Hill’s first few seasons (Peyton and Brooke aren’t sisters but they might as well be) and they get waaaay more criticism than Lucas does for bouncing back and forth way more than Belly ever does

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FakeMonkey86 · 10 days ago

well i wouldn't wanna have a boyfriend who treat me like belly did conrad. tbh last 3 episodes i didn't even want them to end together. they both deserved happy ending but with someone else.

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Direct-Cucumber-177 · 10 days ago

It wouldn't make sense tbh because men usually know what they want and go after it.

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Odd-Conclusion-320 · 10 days ago

Two things can be true. We can support women and be feminists AND ask for someone to be accountable for their mistakes and messy behaviors (and none of that has to do with their gender).

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Direct-Cucumber-177 · 10 days ago

Hey there are movies like Love Rosie and Something Borrowed and a billion other concepts of when you love someone else but the timing isn't right.

The summer I turned pretty is just annoying because so much of it could easily be avoided so it makes you pull your hair out.

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EW interview with Jenny

Posted by girlslikecatsnotboys · in r/tsitp · 11 days ago

Some of my favourite sections from this EW interview especially because it confirms we won’t be getting unnecessary Bonrad conflict 🥰

https://ew.com/the-summer-i-turned-pretty-creator-jenny-han-talks-upcoming-movie-11812482

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mcnamam01 · 11 days ago

I like that she’s saying there’s not likely to be Belly Conrad conflict but I do not need a movie about everyone babying Jeremiah and tiptoeing around his feelings, and this kind of sounds like that 😩

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BreakfastAmazing7766 · 11 days ago

I called it, the movie is gonna be about the new family dynamics! Maybe Steven will finally mellow on Conrad.

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booksandcoffeecorner · 11 days ago

especially with steven and taylor moving to cali, i think just being geographically closer to conrad will help them reconcile again

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Sea_Sundae_4286 · 11 days ago

yesss!! because the main reason why steven was mad at conrad was because he never showed up like jere

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One_Path_7154 · 11 days ago

Well his sister made the decision to be with Conrad because she’s been in love with him forever, which Steven well knows! He better apologize to Connie in the movie for treating him like crap for so long. Taylor too, otherwise I’ll keep giving Staylor the side eye. 😠

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Bammersbb13 · 11 days ago

Deffo think there’s an opportunity for the next phase of realisation and healing beyond the ‘we just need to be able to exist without but around each other’ phase for Belly and Jere.

She’s obviously come to realisations, he’s grown a decent amount. But their relationship was formative in every way, in that there was a lot of ‘this is what isn’t good/what I shouldn’t want’ that while it doesn’t need to be listed out could definitely provide some conflict.

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Substantial_Hunt_880 · 11 days ago

Thank goodness this sort of eases my mind I would not be able to do another triangle break up honestly

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Sea_Sundae_4286 · 11 days ago

is gavin coming back to reprise his role?? i don't think its confirmed.

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One_Path_7154 · 11 days ago

Yes, hoping Denise will help Jeremiah move past the hurt of seeing Conrad and Belly together and he’s more mature about it. When Conrad and Belly first dated, Jere couldn’t handle it and wanted a heads-up about them attending family events (e.g. Thanksgiving). I don’t want to watch any more Jeremiah pity parties.

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Agreeable-Handle-510 · 11 days ago

I am so happy she’s aware that people don’t want big conflict, sounds good to meee

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Asteriaofthemountain · 11 days ago

Yes I can tell Jenny Han and I are on the same page!

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Mediocre_Kale711 · 11 days ago

We inevitably will. We will see him repair relationships. it sucks but

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The Summer I Turned Pretty creator reveals everything you need to know about the upcoming movie

Posted by Iknownothing4711 · in r/tsitp · 11 days ago

https://ew.com/the-summer-i-turned-pretty-creator-jenny-han-talks-upcoming-movie-11812482

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Opening_Radio1535 · 11 days ago

Jenny saying nobody wants a whole season of problems for Belly and Conrad. PREACH. I am so excited for this movie.

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r/TheSummerITurnedPrett • [8]

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Today Int’w about the Movie

Posted by GlumSky7314 · in r/TheSummerITurnedPrett · 11 days ago

https://www.today.com/popculture/the-summer-i-turned-pretty-today-show-interview-rcna232082

EDIT: JH has written a draft script, won’t be coming out until after 2026, at least

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GlumSky7314 · OP · 11 days ago

I think they’ll probably need to do it within 2 years, for momentum, and the stardom and availability of the lead actors and also how they look… though time jump would serve the story well.

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CarelessInjury1811 · 11 days ago

Agreed, I think they'll fast track it as much as they can to strike whilst the iron is hot and the fandom is buzzing

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GlumSky7314 · OP · 11 days ago

I think they’ll probably need to do it within 2 years, for momentum, and the stardom and availability of the lead actors and also how they look… though time jump would serve the story well.

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Mediocre_Kale711 · 11 days ago

I knew it wasn’t planned all along. they definitely decided on it after seeing how popular the season was + backlash

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Brezymurphh · 11 days ago

I would love to know the timeline of the movie being confirmed. I so feel like there were more scenes they filmed for season 3 like valentines day flashback. Do you think they edited out certain scenes from the finale to use in the movie? The finale HAD to be edited and changed at some point because it was obviously missing alot of closure between the characters.

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Excellent_Wallaby794 · 11 days ago

I really believe that we are getting the movie this XMAS fully based on the Christmas in Paris scrapbook where they are both opening boxes, holding up boxes...like it is so implying something specific

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DeepBurn7 · 10 days ago

Jenny said in an interview I read today she knew before shooting S3 they had the movie, and it guided her choices in pacing.

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Excellent_Wallaby794 · 11 days ago

Yeah like how we didn't get to see the aftermath of the reunion or their return to their families

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cinemae · 11 days ago

Summer 2027 for sure.

Chris looked shocked by the Leo thing… and yet I thought I saw that video on his story yesterday 😂 I can’t believe they want me to believe he runs his own account lol

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MirrorSolid2448 · 11 days ago

I seriously don’t want to move on

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britneyslost · 11 days ago

Another 2-3 years? Im too drained for this💀

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lostinplatitudes · 11 days ago

I honestly think it wasn’t in the works until they saw s3 truly explode into the mainstream, the interviews before this season started didn’t give the impression there was anything else in the works and I feel like Jenny would have completed or nearly finished the script if she’d known about this for months and months.

Amazon likely saw the numbers the show was pulling and threw money at Jenny and the cast to do some more.

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EXCLUSIVE: 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Cast Reveals Details on Movie in 1st Interview Since Announcement

Posted by queenise · in r/jellyshippers · 11 days ago

>When asked if the film will include Belly and Conrad Fisher (Christopher Briney) getting married, Jenny Han, show creator and author of the book series of the same name, said fans can look forward to Belly's next chapter in life.

>"I can say there's another big milestone for Belly, so we'll continue with that journey," Han said.

>Jenny Han, Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, and Gavin Casalegno.TODAY

>Han added that she also couldn't share when the movie will come out.

>"It's still a little too soon to say," she said. However, Han noted that she's already finished a draft for the flick. Later on in the segment, she added that the release date won't be next year.

>As for Gavin Casalegno, who plays Jeremiah Fisher in the series, he said the whole experience of being on the show has been "surreal."

>Briney was also asked about the Season 3 finale and said he had a hunch that his character was going to end up with Belly.

>“I always had a feeling that’s how it was going to go,” he said.

>The series featured many Taylor Swift songs. When asked why she wanted to include music from the "Life of a Showgirl" singer, Han said that Swift's music told Belly's story perfectly.

>"I'll just say that Taylor is an amazing storyteller and her music is so evocative and emotional and the way that we could have it peek into Belly's inner thoughts with her music," she said.

>In a Prime Video press release confirming the "Summer I Turned Pretty" film news, Han said that the movie would be the "final chapter" for franchise's on-screen saga.

>“There is another big milestone left in Belly’s journey, and I thought only a movie could give it its proper due," Han said in a press release.

>As for how the TV series concluded, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” ended with Belly choosing Conrad. After three seasons of her being caught in a love triangle with Conrad and his brother, Jeremiah, she decided to trust her heart and choose the one who was meant for her.

>Lola Tung as Belly in "The Summer I Turned Pretty" Season 3. Amazon Prime

>While story details for the movie remain under wraps, the film will likely see Belly and Conrad continue their love story.

>Han hinted at this during the end credits for the Season 3 finale when she showed a handwritten note that said, “Maybe we’ll meet again one summer in Cousins.”

>The TV series is based on Han’s young adult book series of the same name, and in the third book, there's an epilogue where Belly and Conrad get married at Cousins Beach.

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Icy-Marketing-5242 · 11 days ago

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Jenny Han 🤣

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queenise · OP · 11 days ago

They all look so pretty literally. Gavin looked just happy to be there 😭

Awk questions though, I think they could have asked better ones (like the direct sex scene question was weird, and why not ask about Chef!Jere).

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Icy-Marketing-5242 · 11 days ago

This is why I’m not understanding why Gavin is there. It’s basically just to pity him and make fun of the fact that he didn’t get with belly in the end and now there’s all these questions and this movie now with Conrad and belly like why is he here 😭😭

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hollygolightly1990 · 11 days ago

Someone needs to tell people to stop making Taylor their whole personality.

Signed, A Taylor Fan

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Icy-Marketing-5242 · 11 days ago

But she didn’t even capitalize on the best Easter eggs and Taylor Swift storytelling like come on 😭😭😭

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JadeBloom_108 · 11 days ago

Ikr. The folklore triangle was right there. I bet she will use most of the songs from The life of a showgirl.

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Diligent_Ad6399 · 11 days ago

I don’t get why she just won’t say plainly it’s a bonrad wedding movie??!!

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kassixo · 11 days ago

Bc at this point she loves making jellyfishers go delulu and hopeful and then CRUSH THEM, lmao. 😅

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missaleli · 11 days ago

Right?? Give it the fuck up Jenny!!!! I’m so sick of her 🙄

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gigi1179 · 11 days ago

> "I'll just say that Taylor is an amazing storyteller…”

Which is great, because someone had to make up for Jenny’s lack of such.

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lacunairee · 11 days ago

The thing with the Taylor Swift songs and the “she’s an amazing storyteller” is that you, as the writer, are supposed to be the storyteller—not the songs you play in the background. I love Taylor and her music, but it got so repetitive to hear her in almost every episode. Same with Olivia Rodrigo (who’s my fav, by the way)—the songs always ended up distracting me from what was actually happening on screen.

It felt like they were trying to cover up weak writing with popular songs, hoping people would just vibe with the music and overlook the flaws. But it didn’t work, at least not for me, and I wish Jenny Han would understand that! Songs should enhance a scene—they’re a bonus, not the thing carrying the story.

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MedicalMarvel1998 · 11 days ago

I agree I mean for me in the series every other song was a taylor song added just cuz it's taylor, the song didn't even make sense, dress was perfect but out of the woods ? When she's chasing trying to find Conrad, out of the woods seriously?

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Amazon to Release ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ movie as final chapter of the series

Posted by Lazy_Weather_6316 · in r/BollywoodShaadis · 11 days ago

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Lazy_Weather_6316 · OP · 11 days ago

'The Summer I Turned Pretty' is set to be adapted into a film, wrapping up the stories of the main characters. To know full details, here’s the link: https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/the-summer-i-turned-pretty-movie-on-amazon-68475

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The Summer I Turned Pretty sequel

Key Considerations for "The Summer I Turned Pretty" Sequel:

Title and Release: The sequel to "The Summer I Turned Pretty" is titled "It's Not Summer Without You." It continues the story of Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah, exploring themes of love, loss, and growing up.
Plot Development: The sequel delves deeper into Belly's relationships and the emotional complexities that arise after the events of the first book. Expect character growth and new challenges as they navigate their feelings.
Character Dynamics: Pay attention to the evolving dynamics between Belly and the Fisher brothers, as well as how their past influences their present decisions.
Themes: The sequel continues to explore themes of summer, nostalgia, and the bittersweet nature of growing up. It captures the essence of teenage love and the impact of family ties.
Author's Style: Jenny Han's writing is known for its relatable characters and emotional depth, making it a compelling read for fans of contemporary romance.

Recommendation: If you enjoyed the first book, definitely read the sequel to see how the characters' journeys unfold. It’s a great continuation of the story that many fans appreciate for its emotional resonance and character development.

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