The Summer I Turned Prettystar Jackie Chung, who plays Belly’s mom, Laurel, teases a"rollercoaster"end to the series. The hit Prime Video coming-of-age romantic drama, created by Jenny Han from her trilogy of romance novels, is set to end at the conclusion of the third season, which premiered on July 21, 2025.
The show follows teenager Belly Conklin (Lola Tung) and her love triangle with two brothers, Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher, across multiple summers that impact the lives of all three. Despite its strong performance on Prime Video,Han revealed thatThe Summer I Turned Prettywould end with season 3, and Chung has teased an emotionally turbulent conclusion.
PerTHR, Jackie Chung revealedThe Summer I Turned Pretty’sremaining seven episodes will put the characters through more of a rollercoasterthan they’ve already gotten in season 3. Chung also heaped praise on creator and showrunner Jenny Han, stating how well she knows her fans. Check out Jackie’s quote below:
They’re in for more of the roller coaster that they’ve already gotten on with the first four episodes, and I hope they just love watching it. I just hope they have a really good time. I feel like Jenny [Han, creator,] knows her fans, and so I think some of the things that they’re looking for will be there, and then there’ll be other surprises, and so I just hope that they enjoy it and get what they want out of it.
What This Means For The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3
More Drama Is Coming In Season 3
The Summer I Turned Prettyseason 3is set to be the conclusion to the series, and will round off Belly’s tumultuous love triangle. Chung’s tease that the rest of the season is set to bring more drama with it is an interesting observation, and, if true,will make for a more explosive and emotionally-charged end to Belly’s story.
The Summer I Turned Prettyseason 1 has a Rotten Tomatoes critic score of 86%.
While there are set to be numerousbook changes inThe Summer I Turned Prettyseason 3, the fact thatHan is developing from her own source material should give the show the right tonality and narrative consistency. The season could present plenty more ups and downs for its characters before things draw to a conclusion.
Our Take On The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3
The Show Can End While Staying True To The Books
The show is heading toward its inevitable climax, and finding outwho Belly chooses inThe Summer I Turned Prettyis sure to keep fans engaged until the end. More drama - and twists - to come meansthe show can conclude in a way that is narratively satisfying, and stays true to the books.
While there might be a desire for more seasons ofThe Summer I Turned Pretty, Han understands her source material and seems keen to finish after season 3. There are three books in the series, so one season per book feels right, and allows the show to conclude in a way that aligns with the novels, without overstaying its welcome.
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The Summer I Turned Pretty, released in 2022, follows a pivotal summer in the life of Belly, who turns sixteen during her family’s annual stay at the Fishers' beach house. This transformative season involves first love, heartbreak, and personal growth, marking a significant journey of self-discovery.
