Some shows sneak up on you, and before you know it, they’ve taken root in your heart. The Summer I Turned Pretty is one of those shows. As the final episode approaches on September 17, 2025, I find myself both excited and strangely sad. Excited to finally learn how Belly’s story ends, but sad because I know that when the credits roll, there won’t be another summer waiting for us.

A Show That Felt Like Summer

From the very first season, the series captured something rare: the feeling of being young in the summertime, with everything ahead of you. Cousins Beach wasn’t just a setting — it became a place we all wanted to escape to. Watching Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah stumble through love and heartbreak reminded me of my own awkward summers, when small moments felt impossibly big.

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