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The long-awaited third season of The Summer I Turned Pretty opens with a nostalgic yet emotionally heavy return to Cousins Beach. Belly is back — but things aren’t the same.
After the emotional fallout from Season 2, Belly is struggling to find her place again. She's not the same carefree girl from past summers. Jeremiah barely speaks to her, and Conrad is more closed off than ever. The trio that once felt unbreakable is now fractured.
Belly's arrival at the beach house feels bittersweet. The warmth of summer is there — the sound of waves, the familiar boardwalk, and memories around every corner. But so is the tension. Susannah’s absence looms large. Everyone feels it.
Conrad, now at college, appears mature but emotionally distant. Meanwhile, Jeremiah, who once wore his heart on his sleeve, seems to be guarding himself from more hurt. Belly tries to bridge the gap between them, but the emotional wounds from last summer haven’t fully healed.
The episode sets the tone: this summer is about rebuilding — relationships, trust, and identity.
Episode 2: “Heatwaves”
Episode 2 dives deeper into the emotional complexity of the characters. A summer bonfire brings the group — and their unresolved feelings — together.
Belly is caught in the middle once again. Her interactions with both Conrad and Jeremiah are layered with mixed signals. She wants clarity, but emotions don’t follow a straight line.
We see more of Steven and Taylor, whose dynamic adds a fun but sometimes serious contrast to the heavier themes. Their chemistry gives viewers a break from the tension, but even they face their own growing pains.
The beach, once a place of simple joys, now feels like a mirror — showing each character who they’ve become after all they’ve been through.
A key moment in the episode comes when Belly confronts Conrad about the way he left things. The conversation is raw, filled with pain and unfinished business. It’s not a resolution, but it’s a start.
Jeremiah, watching from a distance, is clearly still in love. But he’s tired of waiting. By the end of the episode, he makes it clear to Belly — he’s not going to wait forever.
Final Thoughts (So Far)
Season 3 starts off strong. These first two episodes promise a summer full of tough decisions, emotional growth, and hopefully, healing.
The writing is more mature, the characters are deeper, and the stakes are higher. It’s not just about who Belly chooses anymore — it’s about how all of them move forward with or without each other.
And as always, Cousins Beach is more than just a setting — it’s a feeling. A memory. A place where everything changes.
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