The third season of The Summer I Turned Pretty finally screened on our screens, bringing fans back into the complicated lives of Belly Conklin, Jeremiah Fisher, and Conrad Fisher. The show starts its last season with a lot to talk about, including an exciting time jump, new character developments, and lots of drama. In this blog, we’ll talk about the new relationships, character growth, and the big things that happen in the exciting first episode of the final season.
The Time Jump – A Jump Ahead in Time
The time jump is one of the most significant event that takes place in Season 3. Fans were first told that there would be a two-year time jump that would fit with the story of the book. But the creators made a risky choice by jumping four years between Season 2 and Season 3. This time jump opens the door for new character arcs and plot twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
- Chris Briney (Conrad) and Sean Kaufman (Steven) confirmed the four-year jump, which meant big changes in the characters’ lives.
- Belly is now a junior at Finch College, and Jeremiah is still with her.
- Conrad, on the other hand, has gone to Stanford University to study medicine.
The time jump gives the show a new story direction while maintaining the love triangle at the centre of the show.
Belly and Jeremiah – College and Being Betrayed
Belly and Jeremiah are still very much together as Season 3 begins. They go to college together. But things start to fall apart when Belly finds out that Jeremiah cheated on her while they were on spring break in Cabo. Belly’s feelings of betrayal put a strain on the couple’s relationship.
- Jeremiah says he did as he thought they were broken up when he slept with someone else, but Belly sees it as a breach of trust.
- The cheating scandal is a big emotional problem for them that shakes the very foundation of their relationship.
Belly’s emotional growth becomes a main theme as the show goes on. She has to make tough choices about whether she can really forgive Jeremiah or if her feelings for Conrad are too strong to ignore.
Conrad – Dealing with Grief and Growing Emotionally
Belly is dealing with the fallout from Jeremiah’s cheating, and Conrad is still grieving the loss of his mother, Susannah. Even though he’s dating someone new, Agnes, he still feels the pain of his first love. His journey in Season 3 shows how he’s grown emotionally and how he’s trying to move on from his past with Belly.
- Conrad’s problems are made worse by the fact that he still has feelings for Belly, even though he is trying to move on.
- He is shown as a young man still trying to figure out how to deal with his grief and heal.
- Conrad’s presence in Belly’s life still causes problems, bringing back the love triangle at the centre of the show.
Love Triangle Drama – Team Jeremiah and Team Conrad Are at Odds
As expected, the love triangle is the main part of the drama. In Season 3, the tension between Team Jeremiah and Team Conrad reaches new heights, especially when Jeremiah proposes to Belly in a very emotional way.
- Jeremiah’s proposal comes after he says he’s sorry for the things he has done inappropriate and promises to do better. However, the timing of his proposal is strange. Fans are split on what to do about this emotionally charged moment.
- Conrad’s emotional baggage and lingering feelings for Belly make things even more complicated, as he continues to struggle with the choices he made in the past.
Jeremiah and Belly seem to be becoming closer to getting married, but the show keeps viewers guessing about whether Belly will choose him in the end or if Conrad will find a way to win her heart back.
Supporting Characters – The Drama That Goes Beyond the Triangle
In Season 3, there is more drama than just the love triangle. Supporting characters like Taylor and Steven also go through big changes.
- Steven is now out of Princeton and working on his finance internship, but his secret relationship with Taylor makes things more difficult. The two have a hard time with their feelings for each other, especially when Steven tells Taylor he loves her while dealing with the effects of his breakup with Mia.
- Taylor is stuck in the middle, and when Steven gets a traumatic brain injury in a car accident, she has to contend with her own feelings, which changes their relationship in a big way.
Also, Jeremiah’s past fling with Lacie Barone makes things harder when Lacie tells Belly about their one-night stand, which causes another emotional rift in her relationship with Jeremiah.
Secrets Come Out – Flashbacks and Betrayals
The flashbacks from this season show more about how Jeremiah acted during their relationship, especially when they were in Cabo and he was distant and didn’t talk to Belly. At the same time, Belly has a secret of her own that comes out when it demonstrates that she spent Christmas with Conrad at Cousins Beach while still dating Jeremiah.
- These flashbacks help us understand the characters’ motivations and inner struggles better, which makes the love triangle even more complicated.
- Belly’s secret makes things even more tense because it makes her relationship with Jeremiah even more complicated.
Steven’s car accident changed his life forever.
A car accident that Steven is in changes his life forever. He gets a traumatic brain injury. Belly and Jeremiah help him get more effectively after the accident, which brings the family closer together.
- Belly thinks about her own choices in her love life and her family life as she helps Steven get better.
- Steven’s accident also helps some characters grow as people as they deal with how fragile life and their relationships are.
Belly and Jeremiah’s Engagement – A Dramatic Proposal
Jeremiah asks Belly to marry him at the hospital after Steven’s accident, which is a surprise. After Jeremiah sincerely apologises, Belly agrees to marry him, even though he just betrayed her.
- Fans, especially those on Team Conrad, are very frustrated with Belly’s decision to accept the proposal. They think she deserves better than Jeremiah.
- The engagement is a key event in the series, but it also sets the stage for more drama and emotional conflict in the episodes that follow.
The Explosive Journey Ahead – Season 3 Finale
Since Season 3 is all about Belly’s emotional growth, romantic issues, and family dynamics, the show is ready for a big ending. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how Belly’s love triangle ends and what happens to the Fisher brothers as the series comes to an end.
- Fans will be on the edge of their seats during the finale, which will be full of emotional growth, betrayals, and surprises.
- With only a few episodes left, Season 3 is getting ready for an exciting and unforgettable ending.
Conclusion
Belly, Jeremiah, and Conrad will go through a lot of pain and suffering in Season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty. Fans are in for a wild ride with the love triangle back in the limelight and fresh challenges coming up in the form of family drama, betrayal, and personal growth. As the series comes to an end, one question remains: who will Belly choose in the end? And will the brothers be able to work out their differences before the summer is over?
Last Thoughts:
- Season 3 is a must-see because of the intense emotional drama, flashbacks, and choices that change lives.
- The show keeps people interested in Belly’s journey by mixing coming-of-age problems, romantic tension, and family dynamics.
